Founded in 1919, PURPAN educates non-specialised engineers over 5 years. Over 300 professions are open to them in these sectors: Life sciences, Agriculture, Food-processing, Marketing and Management. The School's mission is to provide a public service in the fields of training, research, international cooperation and the transfer of technologies. The Agriculture, Food Processing and Forestry Ministry has joint responsibility for issuing engineering degrees from PURPAN. Our degrees are officially recognised by the National Committee of Engineering Degrees. Located in the heart of Toulouse, the School awards degrees to 180 engineers every year.