Microbiology and Physicochemistry for food and wine processes: MP²

The application procedure will run from February 17 to May 31, 2025 for all international students. The same dates apply for French students or international students holding of a French Bachelor’s degree.
It will be done via our platform E-candidat. At this stage, the platform Etudes en France-Campus France is not used. 
 

https://ecandidat.institut-agro.fr/
e-Candidat tutoriel FR / e-Candidat tutorial english
 

• Identity photo
• Passport or identity card
• Copy of the highest diploma obtained with the diploma supplement
• For a degree in progress: photocopy of the year's transcripts and certificate of transcripts and certificate of completion (to be sent as soon as possible).
• Photocopy of the transcripts of the 3 years of Bachelor and 1st year of Master (if concerned); including your ranking
• Cover letter in English including your expectation from this master degree and your professional project
• Curriculum Vitae detailed in English, including information on work placement
• MP² Supplementary Form (to download at on the E-candidat platform when applying)
• Copy of English certificate (if applicable)
• Letter of recommendation (2 max) (in connection with the requested training)
• Any document you wish to bring to our attention

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (180 ECTS) in biology, food science, chemistry, physical chemistry or engineering science. Those having completed a Master’s Degree or equivalent (240 ECTS) related to biology, chemistry or physical chemistry can apply directly to the 2nd year.

The university level (grades) and a strong interest for the sector adds value to your file. This interest can be shown by an experience in this field (internship, project, and experiences) and/or explained in the cover letter. From your cover letter, the selection committee will expect to better understand your background, your expectations about the Master's degrees and your professional objectives. This will be even more important if you are planning to take your studies back or change your field of study. the professional project

1. Send your application on e-candidat. Depending on your profile and background, you may apply to both M1 and M2 (two different applications on the same platform).

2. The administrative team will check your documents and define if your application is complete or not. If not, you will be contacted to provide the missing documents. Tip: From the moment the statud “complete” is given to your application on e-candidat, an answer must be sent within the two following months.

3. Your files are sent to the Selection Committee who will review it during their meetings.

4. The Selection Committee may answer in different ways:

• Not selected → The students are informed quickly on e-candidat
• Pre-selected for an interview → Requires some extratime to define the interviews schedule.
• Fully admitted (concerned very specific profiles such as Eiffel scholars or former students…) → informed quickly on e-candidat
• Not selected for M2 but proposed for a pre-selection interview in M1 (background in M2 not adapted) → the student is contacted to define wheher he/she agrees on this proposition and is willing to be interviewed. If not, a refusal is officially given. If yes, the student is included in the next pool of interviews.

5. In case you are invited for an interview: It is a videoconference that lasts about 30 min, in English. Students receive in advance a list of scientific articles. They have to choose one and work on it for the interview. During the interview, the Selection Committee will ask questions about the selected article, the student's background, his/her professional objectives, etc. 

→ If you have a disability (all types of disabilities) and this may have an impact on the interview, you can, if you wish, inform the MP2 team in advance by writing to the contact address (right upper frame)

6. The Selection Committee informs the administrative team about the final decision

7. The final decision is informed on e-candidat. In case of admission, the student will have a delay (usually 10 to 15 days - may vary) to confirm on e-candidat this proposition. If not confirmed, the proposition will be withdrawn.

The programme being taught 100% in English, the expected English level is B2.

Candidates for whom English is not their mother tongue or who haven’t done their studies in English will have to give a certificate to attest of their English level. The following tests will be accepted as a certification of the required English level (valid certificate necessary) :

• CECRL : level B2 minimum
• TOEFL : 87 points minimum
• TOEIC : 785 points minimum
• BULATS : 60 points minimum
• First Certificate English of Cambridge
• Bright Language Test : level 3 minimum
• IELTS :  6
• Duolinguo English Test: 110-125 minimum
• EF SET 50 MIN (15 min not allowed) - LEVEL B2

Such a document is not necessary for candidates for whom English is their mother tongue, or who have validated a minimum of one semester in English. However, in both cases, the candidates must absolutely mention it in their application file and bring any proof (school certificate for exemple, transcripts) to confirm it.

International students will follow French courses (FLE - French as a Foreign Language) when entering the programme. 

SCHOLARSHIPS
 

Our institution does not offer scholarships. However, financial support could be provided under circumstances for few months. Also, students have the possibility to apply to CROUS social funds, upon arrival and after meeting a social worker.

Usually, the international MP² students have to financially cover expenses for 2 full semesters: semester 1 and semester 3 done in Dijon. Semester 2 involves an academic mobility among our institutional partners. An Erasmus scholarship is requested to partially or fully cover the living expenses abroad. Also, at this occasion, regional scholarships can be requested in addition. Semester 4 implies a 5-6 months  internship in France or abroad. If done, in France, hosting institutions/companies must pay trainees 4.35€/h (hourly rate in 2024).  

Students on a work-study contract with a company receive a monthly salary (based on various criteria).

To find scholarship opportunities, you can visit the Campusbourses website : campusbourses.campusfrance.org/fria/bourse/

Two others with some extra opportunities (broader scope but more difficult to find at the Masters' level)
(1) www.scholarshipportal.com/ 
(2)https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/funding/search 
(3) fondationdelavocation.org/poser-sa-candidature 

Note on the Eiffel Scholarship:
Also, if your transcripts are of an excellent level - Rank A+ - 80% and your profile fits with the requirements to enter the programme, you may request our support to apply to the Eiffel scholarship. The application is usually from November to January. 

As the finalisation of the application is made through our institution Eiffel's platform access, the pedagogical will require to meet you prior to the application, with an on-line interview (your motivation, your background…). 

Note for Eiffel, BGF  or other Campus France scholarships applicants:

Please consider the difficulty to schedule an interview during the first three months of the academic year for the pedagogical team. Anticipate and contact us in advance.

COSTS OF LIVING IN DIJON

MP2 students have to cover the costs for 2 to 3 semesters: semester 1 and semester 3 in Dijon. Semester 2 is an academic mobility and students are financially supported by the Erasmus + programme. The Semester 4 is a 6-months internship. If done in France, the intern is obligatory paid 4.35€/h (min. per week: 35h). 

Apart from the tuition fees and CVEC contribution that you have to pay every year (CVEC = 100€ - 2024/2025 - may change every year), you have to consider the cost of living in Dijon.

For more information: https://institut-agro-dijon.com/life-linstitut-agro-dijon/living-in-france