Innovative Teaching
agro | Louvain-la-Neuve
The teaching approach in the Bioengineering programme is both innovative and highly diverse.
Project-Based Learning and Teamwork
From the very first year, you will work in small groups on concrete case studies, while deepening your understanding of scientific concepts. This approach continues throughout the following years, where new topics are explored through practical applications and real-world examples.
The Faculty also promotes active teaching methods such as the “flipped classroom”, which fosters greater interaction with professors.
Examples include:
Designing green solutions to real-life problems
Posters created by students for the course “Fluid and Energy Transfers” (3rd year Bachelor)
Granivorous bird observation (2022)
Birdwatching in Louvain-la-Neuve gardens (2023)
Field Excursions
You will regularly take part in field trips that bring theory to life, accompanied by academic staff. These activities allow you to observe, collect data, and explore natural environments studied in class.
Examples include:
Forest tour (2019)
Study trip to Morocco (2023)
Strong Connections with the Professional World
The Bioengineering programme includes:
Regular visits to professional environments (companies, specialised departments) accompanied by professors and teaching assistants.
A one-month field internship starting during the Bachelor's programme, in an SME or field-based organisation in Belgium or abroad.
During the Master's, an opportunity to undertake a long-term professional integration internship, helping you develop the skills required in the job market.
Close Ties with Research
The programme is strongly connected to cutting-edge research activities, allowing you to understand and address emerging challenges. Participation in thematic seminars enables you to interact with young researchers and gain first-hand experience in research environments.
You will join a research team to complete your Master's thesis, benefiting from close supervision by an academic advisor.
Example of a Master's thesis:
Understanding the impact of microplastics on marine wildlife