National Polytechnique Institute of Toulouse, France

Study INP Toulouse In French language Engineering courses (4 th or 5 th year level) Chemical Engineering Chemistry Materials Science Process Engineering Industrial Engineering Agronomy Science In English language Individual Research project (4-6 months, anytime) Green Chemistry program (5 th year level, fall term) Intensive French as a Foreign Language program (1 month) before start

The Green Chemistry program Calendar October-December: Lectures Laboratory Industrial visits January (& February): Group project (interdisciplinary, full time) Keywords Life Cycle Assessment 12 principles of G.C. Natural molecules: structure-properties chemical reactivity Industrial bioproducts: cosmetics biofuels agromaterials Biorefineries Catalysis (organometallic, enzymes) Parfumes, aromas 30 European Credits = 12 USA credits

Based on the expertise of 2 research laboratories Agro-Industrial Chemistry 70 people National pole in France Lipochemistry Agromaterials Strong cooperation with industry Linked to the National Agronomic Research Institute Coordination Chemistry 80 people Nobel Prize High scientific level Linked to the National Scientific Research Center

Life in Toulouse friendship students 3 hr drive to Barcelona 2 hr drive to seaside 1.5 hr drive to snow skiing 1 hr flight to Paris / London (low-costs available) Cultural activities Housing: University dorms Rooms for rent in a French family contact: Dr. Carlos VACA-GARCIA