ESIGELEC

Grandes Ecole in French means great school. Grandes Ecole is basically a specialised top-level educational institution in France. These institutions are preeminent specialised institutions of higher education in France.

For example, Ecole Polytechnique was founded in 1794 to recruit and train technicians for the French army.

The ESIGELEC offers a number of scholarships to international students. Each scholarship has its own criteria and conditions. International students are advised to check for the scholarship’s eligibility and deadline before applying. Some of the most popular scholarships of the ESIGELEC are:

• The International Young Achiever Award
• The ESIGELEC Merit Award
• The GRE Award
• The ESIGELEC Partner Award
• The Cause and Effect Scholarship
• The Early Bird Discount

The ESIGELEC merit scholarship is given to applicants with good academic records. This scholarship awards a sum of EUR 2,500 or EUR 2,000. The minimum eligibility for this scholarship is minimum CGPA of 7.5 (or equivalent) / 6 (or equivalent). The ESIGELEC merit scholarship is available only for English-taught Master Programmes in Software Engineering & Digital Transformation or Electronic Embedded Systems.

The International Young Achiever scholarship at ESIGELEC is given to applicants with outstanding academic records. This scholarship awards EUR 5,000 to each applicant. For this scholarship, you need a minimum CGPA of 9 (or equivalent). This scholarship is available for English-taught Master Programmes in Software Engineering & Digital Transformation or Electronic Embedded Systems.

To apply to ESIGELEC France, the applicants need the following documents:

• ID proof (National id or passport)
• All academic transcripts
• Statement of purpose highlighting the professional and academic goals
• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• English language test score

French and English are the language of instruction for the majority of the programs at the ESIGELEC. All international students who apply to programs and courses offered in English are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. The minimum English language requirements for international students are:

Exam

Score

IELTS

6.0

TOEFL

550

TOEFL iBT

79

PTE

58

Cambridge English Advanced

176

International students seeking admission to the ESIGELEC are required to meet the course-specific and general admission requirements. International students are advised to check for the course-specific requirements before applying. Here we provide the general admission requirements for international students:

• Application form
• Passport
• Updated CV
• Statement of Purpose
• Academic Transcripts / Mark Sheets / Degree Certificates
• Letter of Reference
• English Language Proficiency

ESIGELEC releases admission decisions approximately one week after the applicants have submitted their application online.

What next once the admission decision has been announced?

• On receiving the conditional letter for admission at ESIGELEC, pay the initial deposit and upload the proof on ESIGELEC ONESTOP to receive the letter of final admission and an accommodation certificate
• After this, ESIGELEC will help the applicants find the final accommodation, pick them up when they arrive in France and to keep the applicants informed about anything

The ESIGELEC offers highly ranked and top-rated programs. ESIGELEC is authorized by the Commission des Titres d’Ingenieur (CTI) to carry out evaluations and award diplome d’Ingenieur Grande Ecole. CTI is an accrediting body authorized by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. ESIGELEC is also accredited by EURACE (European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes).

The ESIGELEC offers a number of undergraduate and graduate programs to international students. However, the ESIGELEC is known for its engineering programs. The ESIGELEC offers a variety of engineering programs: 2-year, 3-year engineering courses, 5-year integrated master’s courses and dual degree engineering programs. ESIGELEC is known as Grandes Ecoles – the best French academic institution.  

International students going to France to pursue higher education are required to apply for a student visa before arriving in France. International students enrolled in bachelor/master courses are required to apply for a “Long Stay National Visa”. The cost of processing the ‘Long Stay National Visa’ for study purposes is EUR 99. This application fee is needed to be paid at the nearest BNP Paribas Branch.

The ESIGELEC is one of the finest institutions of higher education in France. Its campus offers a very diverse and culturally vibrant environment for international students.  Each year thousands of students from across France and around the world apply for various courses at ESIGELEC. Currently, there are more than 45,000 students in a multitude of disciplines, out of which 35% are international students.