Founded in 1898, ESA is a multidisciplinary Higher education and research institution whose areas of expertise range from agricultural production to land-use planning. Located in western France, in France’s principal agricultural and agri-food region, ESA focuses on the realities of Europe and the world. Our mission is to teach students the scientific, technical and professional skills needed to address the economic, social, intercultural and geopolitical realities of our century. 2500 students are on the campus, among them 10% from abroad.