The Montpellier Agro Institute

What The Montpellier Agro Institute does

The Montpellier Agro Institute (L'Institut Agro Montpellier) is a public French higher education institution under the French Ministry of Agriculture, headquartered at 2 place Pierre Viala, Montpellier. Formed on 1 January 2022 through the merger of Montpellier SupAgro into the national Institut Agro network alongside Institut Agro Rennes-Angers and Institut Agro Dijon, it is one of France's three grandes écoles dedicated to agriculture, food, and the environment. The institution delivers CTI- and EUR-ACE-accredited engineering degrees (Ingénieur en Agronomie; Ingénieur SAADS in sustainable agricultural systems for the South), a national Bachelor agro program launching September 2026 across three specializations, five professional licenses, doctoral programs co-delivered with Université de Montpellier, the Diplôme National d'Œnologue, specialized master's degrees, and a continuing education catalog exceeding 110 short courses.

The institution operates across three Montpellier-area campuses (la Gaillarde, Lavalette, Florac) and two experimental agricultural domains — Domaine du Chapitre (135 ha, including 35 ha vineyard, 5 ha olive grove with 5,000 trees, 1,500 hl annual wine production) and Domaine du Merle in Salon-de-Provence. Its applied research platform includes seven partnership chairs (AgroTIC, Innov'Arbo, UNESCO Alimentations du Monde, Eau/Agriculture et Changement Climatique, AgroSYS, Légumineuses & Savoirs, Vigne & Vin), co-hosted UMR laboratories with INRAE, the AgroFabLab maker space, the Mas Numérique digital agriculture testbed, and the AgroVallée agrifood business incubator. Infrastructure includes 640+ student housing units and an alumni network of several decades.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: (1) French Ministry of Agriculture operating subsidies and research grants, (2) regulated tuition (1,990€ per engineering year, 105€ CVEC) across 1,633 initial-training students and 216 doctoral students, of which 25% are international, (3) commercial agricultural production and direct sales at Domaine du Chapitre (exceeding 550k€ annually from wine, olive oil, and arable products), and (4) continuing education and apprenticeship programs financed by OPCOs (OCAPIAT, VIVÉA, Commerce), with 16 programs available through alternance and 150+ apprentices enrolled in 2025. The institution operates the eCandidat self-serve application platform and recruits through the national Service des Concours Agronomiques et Vétérinaires, while international student acquisition is supported through Campus France and 160+ bilateral academic mobility agreements.

Name

The Montpellier Agro Institute

Legal name

L'Institut Agro Montpellier

Website

https://institut-agro-montpellier.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

L'Institut Agro Montpellier is a public French grande école under the Ministry of Agriculture, delivering CTI-accredited engineering degrees, a new national Bachelor program, doctoral studies, and professional training in agronomy, food, and environment across three campuses and two experimental domains to 1,633 students plus 216 PhDs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education - Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), Experiential & Field-Based Study Abroad (Research, Field Schools, Practicums) (EDAIAAAD), Research & Lab-Based Short-Term Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate) (EDAIAIAF)

Keywords

• Agricultural higher education
• Agronomy engineering programs
• Agricultural research and innovation
• Continuing professional training
• Food and environmental sciences

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public French higher education institution (école publique), L'Institut Agro Montpellier is primarily funded through government subsidies and public funding for agricultural education. Revenue comes from the French Ministry of Agriculture, tuition fees, and public grants.
2. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition including engineering program fees (1,990€ per year), contribution vie étudiante (CVEC) at 105€, and continuing education fees. Also includes student residence rental income (331€ to 583€ per month).
3. Agricultural Production and Sales: Domaine du Chapitre generates revenue through commercializing agricultural products: wine (1,500 hl annually, 40,000 bottles, 3,000 fontaines à vin), olive oil (2,000 liters per year labeled 'Huile de France'), grape juice, and honey. Annual revenue exceeds 550k€.
4. Professional Training Services: Revenue from continuing education programs, short training courses (110+ courses in agroecology, sustainable agriculture, food processing), apprenticeship contracts with OPCO financing, and professional qualification programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

L'Institut Agro Montpellier is a public French higher education institution (grande école) delivering degree programs in agronomy, food science, and environmental sciences from bachelor's through doctoral levels. Core offerings include two three-year engineering programs (Ingénieur en Agronomie and Ingénieur SAADS), professional bachelor's degrees, the national oenologist diploma (DNO), specialized master's, and doctoral programs. The institution also runs 110+ short continuing education courses, a VAE (validation of prior experience) program, and student housing across three residences, supported by experimental agricultural domains and partnership research chairs.

Product overview

L'Institut Agro Montpellier is a public higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of agricultural, food, and environmental programs. The core educational offerings include two engineering degree programs (Ingénieur en Agronomie and Ingénieur SAADS), professional bachelor's degrees including the new Bachelor agro Génie Agronomique et Transitions (launching 2026), professional licenses, doctoral programs, specialized diplomas (DNO, DES), and Mastère Spécialisé programs. The institution operates experimental facilities including the Domaine du Chapitre vineyard, Domaine du Merle, the AgroFabLab maker space, and the Mas numérique digital agriculture hub. Research and innovation are supported through seven partnership chairs (AgroTIC, Innov'Arbo, UNESCO Alimentations du Monde, Eau/Agriculture/Changement Climatique, AgroSYS, Légumineuses & Savoirs, Vigne & Vin) and the AgroVallée business incubator. Continuing education and VAE services support professional development.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Ingénieur en Agronomie Three-year engineering program in agronomy forming generalist agronomist engineers capable of addressing agricultural, agro-food, and environmental transitions. Delivered at the Montpellier campus with co-accreditation by Université de Montpellier.
• Ingénieur SAADS (Systèmes Agricoles et Agroalimentaires Durables au Sud)
• Bachelor agro Génie Agronomique et Transitions (AGIEE, ViGIEE, FLAM) National bachelor's degree conferring grade de licence, launching September 2026 with three specializations: AGIEE (Agriculture, Gestion durable Intégrée et Enjeux environnementaux), ViGIEE (Viticulture), and FLAM (Fruits and Vegetables Agroecological in Mediterranean context).
• Licences professionnelles Five professional bachelor's degree programs in agronomy, environment, biodiversity, and wine commerce including PAIEE, PVIEE, RCVRD, GENA, and CEEDDR.
• Doctorat Doctoral programs delivered jointly with Institut Agro and University of Montpellier in collaboration with research organizations; 216 doctoral students enrolled.
• Diplôme National d'Œnologue (DNO) National oenologist diploma for wine production expertise, addressing viticulture and enology specializations.
• Diplôme d'Études Spécialisées en management de la vigne et du vin Specialized studies diploma (DES) in vineyard and wine management, targeting wine sector professionals.
• Diplôme d'Études Spécialisées en Agronomie Specialized studies diploma (DES) in agronomy accessible via professionalization contract.
• Mastère Spécialisé (IPAD and other programs) Specialized master's programs (Mastère Spécialisé®) including IPAD and other programs in agriculture and food sectors, accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles.
• Formation professionnelle continue (Continuing Education) Continuing education programs including 110+ short courses in agro-ecology, sustainable agriculture, and agrifood sectors, plus 16 programs open to apprenticeship. Delivered through OPCO financing (OCAPIAT, VIVÉA, Commerce).
• VAE - Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience Experience validation service allowing professionals to obtain diplomas through recognized professional experience, with Stéphanie Van Haren serving as VAE referent at SAFCO.
• Student Housing (Les Cigales, Les Hameaux, Soleil) Three student residences managed by the institute offering 640+ housing units near Campus de la Gaillarde; rentals range from 331€ to 583€ per month including charges. Priority given to Institut Agro Montpellier students.
• Domaine du Chapitre - Experimental and Pedagogical Domain Experimental and pedagogical agricultural domain specializing in viti-vinicultural sector, agro-ecology, and digital agriculture. 135 ha surface area with vineyards (35 ha), olive groves (5 ha, 5,000 olive trees), and arable crops. Annual revenue exceeds €550k from wine (1,500 hl, 40,000 bottles), olive oil (2,000 liters labeled 'Huile de France'), grape juice, and honey sales. Hosts a business hotel with technology tenants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% graduation rate for both engineering specialties (2024 cohort)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor research partner conducting joint experiments at Domaine du Chapitre. INRAE researchers work alongside Institut Agro Montpellier staff (2 agents stationed at Domaine du Chapitre) on viticulture, agronomy, and digital agriculture research programs including UMR AGAP, UMR System, UMT Geno-Vigne, UMT Ecotech-Viti, and UMR ITAP collaborations.
• Université de MontpelliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated university for joint doctoral programs. Engineering and SAADS diplomas are co-delivered with Université de Montpellier. Students benefit from university research infrastructure and cross-institutional course options.
• Agreenium (Institut national Agrario)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of the Agreenium consortium, the French national institute for agricultural and veterinary research and education, supporting coordination of agricultural higher education and research across France.
• Agropolis FondationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Agropolis Fondation, supporting international scientific cooperation in agricultural research and providing funding for student scholarships and research initiatives.
• UNESCO Chair on Alimentations du MondeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO Chair focused on sustainable food systems research and education, hosted by Institut Agro Montpellier. Part of global UNESCO University Network promoting food security and sustainable agriculture.
• Institut français de la Vigne et du VinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical institute partner collaborating on viticulture research and innovation projects at Domaine du Chapitre, contributing expertise in wine production and quality standards.
• Chambre d'Agriculture de l'HéraultminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional agricultural chamber partner for extension services and knowledge transfer to farmers, collaborating on demonstration projects and farmer training at Domaine du Chapitre.
• Chaire Eau, Agriculture et Changement ClimatiqueflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership chair initiated by Institut Agro and INRAE (2021), creating a space for coordinated reflection and action on water management challenges in agriculture, particularly in southern territories impacted by climate change. Supported by Institut Agro Fondation.
• OCAPIATcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPCO (Professional Training Operator) for agriculture and food processing industry, financing apprenticeship contracts and professional training for companies in the agricultural sector.
• VIVÉAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOPCO for agricultural entrepreneurs and employers, funding continuing professional development for farmers and agricultural workers.
• APECITAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural employment association participating in JAFCO career event, providing recruitment services and job placement support for agricultural sector professionals.
• EPLEFPA d'OrangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic Agricultural Education and Training Establishment of Orange, consortium partner for Bachelor AGIEE program. Provides 3 weeks of training at EPLEFPA Orange as part of the bachelor curriculum.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VetAgro Sup: French public grande école combining veterinary medicine, agronomy, and food engineering in Lyon. Comparable as another member of the French agricultural grande école network offering engineering diplomas under the Ministry of Agriculture oversight.
• AgroParisTech: France's leading grande école in agricultural and life sciences engineering, directly comparable as a public French agricultural higher education institution offering engineering degrees, master's, and doctoral programs with similar CTI/EUR-ACE accreditation.
• Bordeaux Sciences Agro: French public grande école for agricultural sciences located in Bordeaux, offering engineering degrees in agronomy with similar national concours recruitment and CTI-accredited programs.
• UniLaSalle: French private agricultural and food sciences school with campuses in Beauvais and Rouen. Comparable for its engineering degree programs in agronomy, food science, and environment, though operating under different ownership structure.
• ISARA Lyon: French engineering school specializing in agriculture, food science, and environment in Lyon. Comparable for its engineering degree programs, apprenticeship offerings, and applied research in agrifood systems.
• ONIRIS: National veterinary, food and agricultural school in Nantes offering engineering degrees in food science and agronomy. Directly comparable as a public French agricultural higher education institution with similar program portfolio.
• ESA - École Supérieure d'Agricultures: French private agricultural higher education institution in Angers offering engineering degrees and professional licenses in agriculture, food, viticulture, and environment. Comparable for program portfolio and continuing education offerings.
• INP-ENSAT: National agronomy school of Toulouse (part of Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse), offering engineering degrees in agronomy and food science with similar applied research and experimental domain infrastructure.
• ENSAIA: French agronomy and food industry engineering school in Nancy, part of Université de Lorraine. Comparable as a public French agricultural grande école delivering CTI-accredited engineering programs in similar disciplines.

Others

• CIRAD: French agricultural research organization that is a strategic research partner of L'Institut Agro Montpellier through joint UMR laboratories and INRAE-coordinated programs. Related as a research and development ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@institutagromontpellier
• Facebookfacebook.com/montpellier.supagro
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/school/institut-agro-montpellier
• Instagraminstagram.com/institut.agro.montpellier
• Xx.com/InstitutAgroMtp

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Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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