ParisTech International Admission Program – Call for applications open until September 21st 2023

August 28, 2023

The schools in the Paristech network, are among the most prestigious engineering schools in France – AgroParisTech, Arts et Métiers, Chimie ParisTech – PSL, École des Ponts ParisTech, ESPCI Paris – PSL, Institut d’Optique Graduate School, Mines Paris – PSL – , every year they admit several dozens of international students into the second year of the engineering cycle (master level). Since 2022, the schools have opened their recruitment to individual applicants from all over the world.

Joining a ParisTech school means

Benefitting from excellent training in renowned schools
Accessing a unique training program which combines
- science/engineering
- fields that will allow you to take your place in a company and to understand the world (project management, management, economics, communication, foreign languages…)
- development of behavioral skills (soft skills)
Being in regular contact with the business world (career/job fairs, company internships…)
Being introduced to research and the opportunity to continue with a thesis
Studying in an international environment
Enjoying a dual culture as courses are taught in French and being exposed to new professional prospects
Having access to an alumni network

The candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering for no more than two years, or have obtained their degree before arriving in France. The candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:

Excellent scientific level,
Strong motivation,
Coherence between their study program and their career plan, examination of the application, scientific tests and interview(s).

The application process will be conducted in English (the motivation interview can be conducted in French, but English will be tested).

The candidates who are not fluent in French at the time of the application must learn French before their arrival (a B1 level is required at the start of the academic year).

The deadline for applications is midnight September 21st 2023 (Paris time). The results will be announced mid-November with a goal of arriving in France at the start of the academic school year in September 2024.

ParisTech is organizing two Q&A sessions for candidates who still have questions about the application process. Registration (free) is required.