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  • What is the ECTS credit system?
    "ECTS" stands for "European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System". This system is used in European higher education, and aims to promote student mobility between countries by standardising the value of diplomas. ECTS credits are awarded after passing examinations, projects or other forms of assessment. To know more about the French educational system, consult our website. If you hPopular
  • How does the French education system work ?
    There are 3 levels in the Higher education system in France: 1st level – ‘grade Licence’ – Bachelor’s level: 3 years of study 2nd level – ‘grade Master’ – Master’s level: 2 years of study 3rd level – ‘grade Doctorat’ – Phd level: 3 years of study To better understand how French education works, we invite you to visit the following page on the ESA website: 🔎 Understand the French educational system (https://www.groupe-esa.com/en/international/etudiants-internationaux-2/lenseignement-supePopular
  • I haven't completed all the required credits during my mobility, what should I do?
    If you do not obtain the necessary credits to validate your mobility, you will have to re-take the exams. For further information, please contact the administration. This contact will be sent to you when you register to retake your exams. If you have any questions, please contact: international.admission@groupe-esa.com 📩Popular
  • I'm a student with a disability. What accommodations are available?
    ESA supports your international mobility with internal and external accommodations to suit your disability. ESA can put several things in place to make your learning easier. ESA Angers and Paris have signed the Charter for welcoming disabled students, established by the Region Pays de la Loire and Agefiph, an association for disability and inclusion, which engages with higher education institutions in supporting students with special needs to reach their full potential. If you are admittedPopular
  • Is the accommodation included in the Master Vintage tuition fees?
    Only the short stays. All other accommodations are at your own expense. Yet, ESA and its partner universities do assist you in finding a housing. 🔍 If you have any question, contact us: international.admissions@groupe-esa.com 📩Popular
  • How much are the tuition fees?
    It depends on the programme! Please consult our website: https://www.groupe-esa.com/en/. The fees are indicated on the page of each programme. 🔎 Any question? Contact us! international.admissions@groupe-esa.com 📩Popular
  • Are the plane tickets included in the Master Vintage's programme tuition fees?
    No! Neither is the accommodation, in any of the countries. 🔍 Any question? Ask us! international.admissions@groupe-esa.com 📩Popular
  • I have questions about the lectures. Who should I ask ?
    You can find all the course curriculums on your particular intranet after the intake. If you have any questions, please contact the teacher responsible for the course or the referent of your programme.Popular
  • Can I enrol in a programme part-time?
    ESA does not offer part-time programmes. If you are currently working and seeking a reorientation, you can consult our "CERCA" programmes, but they are all taught in French. 🔍 Any question? Contact us! international.admissions@groupe-esa.com 📩Some readers
  • What are the English-taught programmes?
    Here are ESA's programmes taught in English: Master "Vintage": Vine, Wine and Terroir Management Master "AFC": AgriFoodChain Agricultural Engineering Degree (MSc): Sustainable Supply Chain in Agriculture major 🔎 Any question? Contact us! internSome readers
  • What do the tuition fees include?
    Only the tuition fees are included in the price that is displayed on the website. You will need to include additional fees: CVEC (French student tax), campus fees, insurance... The detail is written on the page of your preferred programme. 🔎 Any question? Contact us! international.admissions@groupe-esa.comSome readers
  • Is there any other intake than September's?
    Only for the 1st year of the Agricultural Engineering programme (Programme Ingénieur Agronome), taught in French. All the other programmes start in September. 🔎For any enquiry, please write at international.admissions@groupe-esa.com 📩Some readers
  • I want information about the online courses
    Please consult https://www.groupe-esa.com/postuler-a-lesa/formation-a-distance-cerca/ or contat us using the contact form and choosing "I want a continuous learning programme". Please note that ESA does not have any online programme taught in English.Few readers
  • What are the ECTS?
    ECTS means "European Credits Transfer System". This is a system all the European Union countries use. In all those countries, 1 University semester = 30 ECTS. This makes easier the transfers between programmes and universities. A Bachelor at ESA gives 180 ECTS, A Master graduate studied at least 300 ECTS.Few readers
  • What programmes are open to Exchange students ?
    We can welcome international students seeking an exchange semester (or full year) in our Agricultural Engineering programme, our Bachelor in Agroecology, or our Master in Vine, Wine and Terroir Management. ✉ Please feel free to contact us at international.incoming@groupe-esa.com.Few readers

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