The start dates for the school year at ECE
We are delighted to announce the official start dates for the 2026–2027 academic year at ECE!
Get ready for an exciting and enriching academic experience.
Start Dates for the Grande École Engineering Program
Paris
| Promotion | Start Date for the 2026 Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Freshman Year | Wednesday, September 2 |
| Second Year | Tuesday, September1 |
| Second Year (New Students) | Monday, August 17 |
| 3rd year (new students) | Friday, September 11 |
| 3rd year (new international students) | Friday, October 9 |
| 3rd year apprentices – Group A (Cybersecurity / Data & AI) | Monday, September 7 |
| 3rd-year apprentices – Group B (Embedded Systems) | Monday, September 28 |
| 4th year | Tuesday, September1 |
| 4th -year apprentices | Monday, September 7 |
| 5th grade | Wednesday, September 2 (remote learning) |
| 5th year of apprenticeship | Monday, September 21 (remote) |
Lyon
| Promotion | Start Date: 2026 |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | Friday, September 4 |
| Second Year | Tuesday, September1 |
| 3rd Year (Classical Track) | Friday, September 11 |
| 3rd year of the apprenticeship program | Monday, September 28 |
| 4th year | Monday, September 7 |
| 4th year of apprenticeship | Monday, September 7 |
| 5th grade | Wednesday, September 2 (remote) |
| 5th year – Nuclear Energy Systems Major | Thursday, September 3 |
Bordeaux
| Promotion | Start Date: 2026 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Year | Thursday, September 3 |
| Second Year | Tuesday, September1 |
| 3rd Year (Classic Track) | Friday, September 11 |
| 4th year of the classical track | Tuesday, September1 |
Rennes
| Promotion | Start Date for the 2026 Academic Year |
|---|---|
| 1st year | Friday, September 11 |
Marseille
| Promotion | Start Date: 2026 |
|---|---|
| 1st year | Monday, September 14 |
Start Dates for the Bachelor’s Program
Paris
| Promotion | Start Date: 2026 | Program Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree Year 1 | Thursday, October1 | In-person |
| Second Year of the Bachelor’s Program | Friday, September 11 | In-person |
| Third year of the Bachelor’s program | Thursday, October1 | In-person |
| Bachelor’s Degree Year 3 (Apprenticeship Program) | Monday, September 14 | In-person |
Lyon
| Promotion | Start Date: 2026 | Program Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Year 1 | Monday, October 5 | In-person |
| Second year of the Bachelor’s program | Friday, September 11 | In-person |
| Bachelor’s Year 3 (Traditional and Apprenticeship Tracks) | Monday, September 14 | In-person |
Bordeaux
| Promotion | Start Date: 2026 | Program Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Year 1 | Wednesday, October1 | In-person |
| Bachelor’s Year 2 | Monday, September 15 | In-person |
| Third year of the Bachelor’s program | Monday, September 15 | In-person |
Start Dates for the MSc Program in Paris
| Promotion | Start Date: 2026 | Program Format |
|---|---|---|
| MSc 1 & 2 Artificial Intelligence AI for Business Transformation Cybersecurity Management Data Management Sustainable Energy Futures | Thursday, October1 | In-person |