Program Overview

Overview of the Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering

The Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering is a comprehensive program that prepares students for a career in agricultural production, research, and development. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of agricultural engineering, including the management and use of natural resources, biotechnology, agroindustry, and economics.

Program Details

• Duration: 5 years
• Annual Intake: 200 students
• Type: Integral

The Profession

Agricultural engineers play a crucial role in the production, processing, and commercialization of agricultural products. They are responsible for ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources, managing agricultural production systems, and developing new technologies to improve agricultural productivity.

Academic Curriculum

The program offers a wide range of courses, including:

• Basic sciences: calculus, statistics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, botany, zoology, and physiology
• Professional courses: production of food, energy, fiber, and ornamental crops, nutrition and fertilization of plants, pest management, animal production, biotechnology, processing of agricultural products, meteorology, agricultural machinery, irrigation and drainage, topography and geoprocessing, rural construction, economics and administration, and rural extension

Infrastructure

The program is supported by excellent infrastructure, including:

• Modern classrooms and laboratories
• Experimental farms and stations
• Libraries with a wide range of books and online resources
• Access to internet and computer facilities

Market Opportunities

Agricultural engineers have a wide range of career opportunities in:

• Public institutions
• Private companies
• Research and development
• Consulting and extension services
• Education and training

Additional Information

• Double Degree Program: Students can participate in a double degree program with French institutions, receiving two diplomas, one national and one international.
• Teaching Diploma: Students who complete the program can also receive a teaching diploma, allowing them to teach in technical schools.
• Research Areas: The program offers opportunities for research in various areas, including biotechnology, agroindustry, and environmental management.