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ESA Angers

A brown castle with various round turrets sits on the edge of a river.

France, Angers

This program is offered by the College of Agricultural and Life Science (CALS) in partnership with IAP. 

ESA Angers offers semester-long programs in English during the fall or spring semester that focus on the following subject areas:

Fall Semester:
Food & Wine Identity Program (choose food or wine track)
 
Spring Semester:
Plant Production
Innovation & Transformation of Local Food Products

Students with French proficiency can also take master-level courses in English and French during the Fall or Spring semesters.

A green city and center of learning, Angers boasts two renowned universities and several specialized institutions, altogether responsible for more than 40,000 students. The city is about an hour and a half train ride from Paris and about 100 kilometers inland from the ocean.

Learning Objectives

We have overall Goals and Expectations for Study Abroad Participants, covering the personal, academic and professional aspects of study abroad. Additionally on this program, you can:

  • Describe how principles of sustainability are applied to a wide variety of agricultural commodities
  • Understand how geography, history and cultural values influence French agriculture
  • Define standards of quality in the context of sustainable agriculture
  • Compare and contrast domestic and global agricultural practices
  • Explain how domestic and global controversies (political, social and economic) influence the application and consumer appreciation of sustainable agriculture
  • Achieve personal development and the ability to adapt to a new culture

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • Preference for students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)

  • 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • No language requirement for English-taught courses;
    2nd Semester French required for French-taught courses 
  • Junior, Senior
  • Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

Program Structure

Exchange & Direct Enroll

Subjects

Food Science, Agronomy, Ecology, Applied Economics and Social Sciences, Viticulture and Enology

Classroom Language

English, French

Housing

Local Hosts, Rented Room, Residence Hall

Program Duration

Fall: early September - late December

Spring: January - late June 

Summer: ESA Angers also offers a summer program in English. Visit the program page for more information.

Application Deadline(s)

Fall 2022-23 4/1/2022
Fall 2023-24 4/7/2023
Spring 2023-24 9/29/2023
Fall 2024-25 4/5/2024 Cost Details
Spring 2025-26 9/5/2025 Cost Details

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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Fall Semester:

Students to are able to join for one semester of two full-length Masters programs offered in English by ESA Angers: the Master of Food Identiy and the International Vintage Master.

These two programs follow a 6-week common core syllabus during the fall semester, with students taking 2 weeks of French as a Foreign Language, and a 4-week course, Concepts of Local and Traditonal Food Products. The programs then split off, and students will take the following courses in their respective subject area: 

Food Identity:

  • Processing of Traditional Food Products
  • Quality Management and Methods of Characterization of Food Products

Wine Identity:

  • Wine Terroir and Management
  • Field Case Study
  • Wine Marketing & Branding 

Spring Semester: 

Students can also participate in the English-taught Masters program on Plant Production or Innovation and Transformation of Local Food Products during the spring semester. 

Please refer to the "Incoming Exchange Program at ESA Angers" link for the list of courses offered or contact the Study Abroad Advisor for this program (under the "Contacts" tab if you are interested in exploring this program further. 

Program Web Pages

Incoming Exchange Program at ESA Angers

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents