Technological fundamentals

From the very first month, you’ll discover and practise the digital technologies that will support you throughout your career. The curriculum covers mathematics, physics, computer science, electronics and languages. Teaching methods combine interactive lectures, tutorials and team-based projects. 

From the first year onwards, you’ll take part in the ECE CUP, an annual 100-hour team-based robotics project. You’ll learn the Agile Scrum methodology and develop your soft skills alongside your technical skills.

Harmonisation and international openness

The first year of the engineering programme is tailored to your entry profile. A bridging semester consolidates your knowledge based on your prior education: students with a science background take technology modules, whilst those with a technology background take science modules. 

In the second semester, you can go to study at a partner university abroad. Over 65 per cent of students take up this international opportunity.

Specialisation and professionalisation

You are free to choose your major from 12 technological fields. You can complement this with a minor from 11 options and a specialisation from 14 cutting-edge fields. Project-based learning (VPE, Valorisation des Projets des Élèves) encourages all students to strive for excellence, with the support of mentors and industry experts.

In your final year, you will undertake a Final-Year Project (PFE) and a six-month engineering placement. You may also opt for a dual degree or an academic placement abroad.

• Aeronautics & Space Systems (Bordeaux campus)
• Engineering and Product Design
• Cyber security (available as an apprenticeship)
• Data & AI (available as an apprenticeship)
• Defence & Technology
• Digital Transformation & Innovation (Lyon campus)
• Energy & Environment
• Finance & Quantitative Engineering
• Health and Technology
• Nuclear Energy Systems (available as an apprenticeship)
• Embedded Systems (available as an apprenticeship)
• Connected & Autonomous Vehicles

In the second year of the engineering programme, you choose a minor from a choice of 11 options. Each one helps you to refine your career plans and develop additional skills that will be crucial to your career.

• Defence & Security
• Commercial Negotiation
• Project-based management
• Careers in Digital Creation
• International
• Personal Project
• Research & Development
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Managing a Business Unit
• Sustainable Development

In your final year, you will build on your expertise by choosing a specialisation from among 14 cutting-edge fields.

• Hybrid and electric vehicles
• Scientific computing
• Personal project
• Design Thinking
• Project-based management
• Robotics
• Aeronautics
• Nanotechnologies
• Hydrogen
• Cloud Architecture
• Quantum Technologies
• Trustworthy AI
• Cyber-physical systems
• Data Scientist

The engineering degree is a state-protected qualification awarded by institutions accredited by the CTI. Its core content covers high-level scientific, technical and managerial skills. It is equivalent to a Master’s degree at the Bac +5 level.

In CPGE programmes, the first two years are designed to prepare students for success in entrance examinations. On the ECE’s integrated preparatory course, these two years will enable you to build a solid foundation in computer science and the sciences from the very first month. You will gain practical experience of digital technologies without having to sit entrance examinations or change schools.

The ECE Engineering Programme leads to a Master’s degree, recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education. It corresponds to five years of higher education following the baccalaureate and opens the door to major industrial groups as well as innovative start-ups across all technology sectors.

The engineering degree is accredited by the CTI and recognised internationally. Its core curriculum combines computer science, fundamental sciences and managerial skills across various specialisms. The Master’s degree is a university qualification with a greater focus on research or academic specialisation.

The Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI) is the French body responsible for accrediting engineering programmes. It guarantees the quality of the courses taught and ensures that qualifications are recognised both in France and internationally. The ECE degree holds this accreditation.

On completion of your training, you’ll have access to promising careers in a wide range of sectors:

• Artificial Intelligence Engineer
• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Embedded Systems Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Energy and Environmental Engineer
• Aerospace engineer
• Digital Transformation Consultant
• Quantitative Financial Engineer

Yes. A number of international opportunities are built into the programme. In the first year of the engineering degree (ING3), over 65 per cent of students go to study at a partner university abroad. In the final year, a study period of one semester or one year is also possible.

The Engineering Programme offers 12 technology majors across a range of specialisms: computing, cyber security, data & AI, energy, aeronautics, healthcare and many others.

You will round off your course with a minor from a choice of 11 options and an in-depth specialisation from 14 cutting-edge fields. This programme will enable you to acquire dual technical and managerial expertise recognised by leading employers in the sector.

The Engineering Programme is a five-year course starting after A-levels. Depending on your entry level, the duration may be reduced to two, three or four years. Lectures are delivered in French or English, depending on your chosen specialism. There are two possible start dates: in September or in March (staggered intake).

Admission to the ECE Engineering Programme depends on your level of study. For students at A-level or one year beyond A-level, you must sit the AvenirBAc entrance examination via Parcoursup. From two years beyond A-level onwards, admission is via the AvenirPlus entrance examination on the dedicated platform. The Engineering Programme will enable you to develop skills in computer science and applied sciences right from your very first weeks. 

Yes. The ECE is committed to welcoming all students in the best possible conditions. Specific support is provided to meet your needs. Please contact the admissions team directly for further information.