Come to AgroParisTech With an Exchange Program

Welcome to Campus France Label

AgroParisTech has been awarded the label “welcome to France” and is recognized as one of the leading higher education institutions in France for welcoming international students. This accreditation awarded to academic institutions demonstrates excellence on indicators such as welcoming capacities, training programmes, campus life and services provided to international students.

Find out more about the Welcome to France label awarded to AgroParisTech

Students studying abroad as part of an exchange program can be hosted at AgroParisTech for a semester or a full academic year:

1. the second year of the Engineering Program (year 1 of Master’s studies);
1. the third year of the Engineering Program (year 2 of Master’s studies);  
1. the first year or second year of a Master’s program;

Nonimation

Only nominated students by their home institution can apply for an exchange period at AgroParisTech.

Once the student has been selected, the home university send the contact information of the selected student to AgroParisTech and issues a letter of nomination signed and stamped. This document will be requested during the online application process.

Upon nomination, candidates must register on our incoming application platform (Edge browser prefered) before filling out the online application for exchange mobility and upload the required documents by the above deadline.

Deadline for nomination and application for Fall semester (September-February) and full Academic Year (September-June) : April 15

Deadline for nomination and application for Spring semester (February-June): October 15

• Letter of Nomination signed and stamped by your home institution.
• Copy of ID or passport
• ID photograph
• Resume detailing your academic background. For each degree, give the university, the field of study (major), and the date on which the degree was obtained.   
• Cover Letter explaining why you want to study at AgroParisTech and your program choice. It is very important to prepare this letter carefully, emphasizing the reason you have chosen the specific program you would like to study in. 
• Academic Transcripts translated into French or English for the last two semesters, including academic distinctions or honors.
• Proof of Language Proficiency
  We accept official certificates (DELF for French, TOEIC, TOEFL or Cambridge for English) in their application and those provided by our partner universities. Students whose mother tongue is French or English are exempt from this requirement. For more information, see the European language self-assessment grid.
  • For French taught programs: B1 level
  • For English taught programs: A B2 level
• Learning Agreement signed by your home university listing the courses you wish to follow (Online Learning Agreement for Erasmus+ students). For non-Erasmus students, please fill in our learning agreement template.
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  AgroParisTech may need to modify or cancel certain courses: students will then have to change their course selection by completing the document entitled “Changes to the Learning Agreement”.
• Proof of Health Insurance: S1 form, European health insurance card, or private insurance before arrival.

All required documents must be uploaded to the online platform provided by AgroParisTech.

Following the submission of your application form, you will receive a definitive answer about your admission by May/November.

To help you select the best-suited programme for your students, you will find the Fact Sheet and the course offer for exchange students available to download. You can also visit our course catalogue. Please be aware that you must choose one programme and cannot mix courses from different programmes

The AgroParisTech website lists all the relevant information about the first steps and contacts on campus for incoming students. Exchange students will be offered to apply for student housing in Palaiseau (MIAA and MINA) or Nancy once they are accepted. Confirmation of housing will be subject to availability.  For students who have a temporary or permanent disability or disabling health condition, our support service and the Incoming Exchange Team are available to offer specific adjustments.

AgroParisTech organizes orientation days in collaboration with student clubs and services. These events include administrative workshops, cultural activities, and social events to help international students integrate smoothly.

We look forward to welcoming exchange students next semester!