Bordeaux is one of the most dynamic job markets in France for digital engineers. Airbus, Thales, Dassault Aviation, ArianeGroup, Safran, as well as a dense fabric of startups and tech SMEs: opportunities abound in the region. Moreover, 98% of ECE graduates find a job in less than 2 months, with an average salary of €48,200 gross per year. 

Among the professions accessible from Bordeaux:

• Artificial intelligence engineer
• Cybersecurity expert
• Data scientist
• Aerospace and embedded systems engineer
• Digital project manager

The cost of housing in Bordeaux is much more affordable than in major cities like Paris or Lyon, allowing students to focus on their studies without excessive financial burden. The ECE guides you in your search through a dedicated service. Several options are available to you:

• Student residences close to the campus
• CROUS accommodations available upon application
• Shared housing in the lively neighborhoods of Bacalan, Chartrons, and Bassins à Flots

Whether you are arriving from Nouvelle-Aquitaine, another region, or abroad, you will benefit from personalized support to settle in smoothly before the start of the academic year.

Choosing ECE Bordeaux means betting on a century-old engineering school, ranked 49th out of 174 for professional integration and 29th among private post-bac schools in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The Bordeaux campus combines academic excellence, an exceptional living environment, and proximity to the largest national industrial groups.

Bordeaux is also a leading university city, with institutions such as Bordeaux Montaigne University, the National Polytechnic Institute, and Sciences Po: an intellectually stimulating environment, ideal for future digital engineers.

In Bordeaux, ECE offers higher education programs with a strong scientific content, directly connected to the needs of the regional economic fabric. The Grande École Engineer Program and the Bachelor cover strategic specializations:

• Cybersecurity and Networks
• Data & AI — Developer in Artificial Intelligence
• Defense and Critical Technologies
• Embedded Systems
• Aerospace and Space

Each program is designed to meet the concrete requirements of large companies and startups established in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

The ECE Bordeaux Campus welcomes a variety of profiles, with several admission pathways depending on your level and academic background:

• Postbac via the Avenir Competition (Parcoursup) for general high school graduates
• After a CPGE via AvenirPrépa or the e3a-Polytech competition
• In Bac +2, +3 or +4 via the Avenir+ procedure

The selection process includes an application file, a motivational interview, and specific tests. Some majors are also available in a work-study format, upon application.

ECE Bordeaux welcomes students from many countries every year. A dedicated national service assists them with all their procedures: housing, residence permit, social coverage, and integration into life in Bordeaux.

• Bordeaux is an open and cosmopolitan university city, which hosts many institutions welcoming foreign students, including Bordeaux Montaigne University, known for its programs in literature, languages, and humanities. 
• Welcome sessions are organized at the beginning of each academic year to ease the transition into the academic environment and life in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Studying in Bordeaux also means enjoying a rich cultural and sporting offer in the heart of a UNESCO-listed city. Cité du Vin, Musée des Beaux-Arts, CAPC, Bassins des Lumières, Darwin Écosystème: there are numerous cultural venues, accessible at reduced rates for those under 26 years old.

The cultural institute of the city and its numerous performance halls complement one of the richest programs in the Grand Sud-Ouest. On the sports side, the banks of the Garonne are ideal for running or cycling, and the Atlantic Ocean is only an hour away for surfing and sailing.

Bordeaux is an exceptional national entrepreneurial ecosystem, with a business creation rate of 16.9%, the second highest in France. At ECE, the campus allows students from business schools, communication, and sciences to constantly interact, creating natural synergies between fields. 

Recruitment fairs, hackathons, expert conferences, and industry events punctuate your journey throughout the year. The presence of giants like Airbus, Thales, Dassault, and ArianeGroup in Bordeaux offers internship and apprenticeship opportunities that few French cities can match.

From the ECE Bordeaux campus, you have access to a large international network.

• The ECE has signed 130 partnership agreements with educational institutions in 49 countries across all 5 continents and offers 9 international dual degrees. 
• An international experience (from one semester to a year) is integrated into the Engineer Program and is required for all students without exception.
• The international mobility center at ECE supports you with your administrative and financial processes to prepare your departure under the best conditions. You return enriched with a global perspective, strong intercultural skills, and a network established in all corners of the world.

Inclusion and accessibility are part of the fundamental commitments of ECE Bordeaux. The campus has the necessary facilities to accommodate people with disabilities, ensuring minimal personal costs thanks to personalized support and adapted assistance programs. 

A disability reference is available throughout your journey to assist you with your administrative, educational, and practical procedures, so that each student can pursue their higher education in the best possible conditions.