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Admission to the engineering course
The schools of the Polytech Group offer scientific and multidisciplinary training courses which correspond to high-level international Master's degrees (Master of science, Master of engineering with Honors). Scientific, technical, professional, linguistic, social and human elements are critical aspects of the course and the hallmarks of a French engineer.
Access according to the highest level of study :
A secondary school diploma with a specialization in the sciences
You may apply for admission to the « Parcours des écoles d'ingénieurs Polytech » (PeiP).
The PeiP is a preparatory programme of 2 years which subsequently offers direct access to the engineering course (5 years of studies).
This preparatory course, from semester 1 to semester 4, corresponds to 120 ECTS credits and consists of generalist classes taught at a scientific uiversity (corresponding to the first two years of a French "licence" in physics) which are complimented by specialized courses at a school of the Polytech Group.
How to apply for admission
- If you are pursuing a secondary school diploma in a French secondary school abroad, or If you are studying for the equivalent of secondary school diploma outside of France and if you are French-speaking:
- If you graduated from a French secondary school abroad less than one year ago, or if you hold an equivalent diploma in your country and if you are French-speaking :
Registration by web-site only : www.admission-postbac.fr
From January 20th till March 20th
Two or three years of undergraduate studies
You may apply for admission to the engineering course.
There are two processes of admission:
- The CPGE : French national engineering school entrance examination
If you completed the CPGE programme in your country.
In 2008-2009, more than 1100 places were available to CPGE students of France and French-speaking countries.This exam allows successful students to join one of 56 specialities offered by the schools of the Polytech Group.
The CPGE course replaces the initial first two-years of university studies usually requiered to enter an engineering school. CPGE students thus finish the final three years of study at a Polytech school, completing semesters 5 through 10 in a Polytech Group School, for a total of 180 ECTS credits.
How to apply for admission
For MP, PC, PSI, PT, TSI, BCPST, ATS specialities :
Registration by web-site only : www.scei-concours.fr
From December 10th, 2011 till January 10th, 2012
Once ranked, the candidate will compose a list of his/her preferred engineering specializations, amongst those offered by Polytech Group, which are available to him/her.
- The Polytech Group examination by portfolio
*If you are completing a course or degree equivalent to two years of university study (License / Bachelor's) outside of France and if you are French-speaking:
How to apply for admission
Pre-registration on web-site only : www.polytech-reseau.org
From January 4th till February 24th, 2012
You will have to complete and submit one portfolio for each desired speciality. If you are selected, you will have only one interview between April 23rd and May 11th, 2012. In some cases, interviews are arranged outside of France to permit candidates to interview without extensive travel.
*If you are completing a scientific university course (French DUT or L2) with a programme supervised by a French organisation (Campus France, SFERE):
How to apply for admission
Pre-registration on web-site only : www.polytech-reseau.org
From January 4th till February 24th, 2012
First year of Master's studies
You can apply for admission to the seventh semester of the engineering course (fourth year).
- If you are completing the fourt-year of scientific university studies (equivalent to the first year of a French Master's) outside of France and you are French-speaking :
How to apply for admission
Pre-registration on web-site only : www.polytech-reseau.org
From January 4th till February 24th, 2012
You will have to complete and submit one portfolio for each desired speciality. If you are selected, you will have only one interview during the month of March. In some cases, interviews are arranged outside of France to permit candidates to interview without extensive travel.
- If you are completing your first year of a French scientific Master's, after an initial undergraduate degree from another country :
How to apply for admission
Informations complémentaires
If you're not French by nationality, whatever the admissions process, you must contact the Embassy of France or Campus France as quickly as possible.
Campus France will help you with administrative formalities (information, visa, etc.).
Mis à jour le November 30, 2011 par Communication Polytech
