Funded Opportunity to Study Bachelor and Master of Computer Science in France
Applicant criteria
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Graduate School of Computer Science and Advanced Technologies (EPITA) in Paris, known as the École pour l'Informatique et les Techniques Avancées, invites undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply for the partially-funded Computer Science and Engineering programs for 2018. Applicants can choose either an international bachelor, Master of Computer Science or Master of Computer Engineering. The international bachelor and the Master of Computer Engineering both start in September 2018, while Master of Computer Science starts in September 2018 and March 2019.
Applicants of the international bachelor must:
[1] Have a high school diploma
[2] Have a strong background in Mathematics and General sciences
[3] Provide a first year bachelor’s degree
[4] Be proficient in English with either TOEFL (minimum score 550 ITP, 213 CBT, 80 IBT), TOEIC (minimum score 750), IELTS (minimum score 6.0) or Cambridge ESOL Examinations BULATS (B2)
Applicants of the Master of Computer Science/Computer Engineering must:
[1] Have a 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields
[2] Be proficient in English with either TOEFL (minimum score 550 ITP, 213 CBT, 80 IBT), TOEIC (minimum score 750), IELTS (minimum score 6.0) or Cambridge ESOL Examinations BULATS (B2)
The international student pack service worth €500 includes an airport pick-up, assistance in finding an apartment near campus, signing the rental contract and mentorship with a French student. Students will also receive an integration week (3 days off-campus outside Paris, full board and activities are included), enrollment fee at EPIWORLD association and cultural activities on and off campus. The international bachelor’s tuition fee is €9,000 per year, while the Master of Computer Science/Computer Engineering tuition fee is €8,690 per year.
About The École pour l'Informatique et les Techniques Avancées
The École pour l'Informatique et les Techniques Avancées (EPITA) has been steadily gaining a reputation of excellence since 1984, partnering with a wide range of companies that include Google, Microsoft, Facebook and SAP. EPITA alumni are known for being specialized in areas as varied as software and hardware solutions design, consulting and networks management. The school also has a great track record - 96% of graduates are employed within a month of graduating, with an average salary of €40,000 a year.