Exchange and study abroad programs allow students to deepen their scientific knowledge through a recognized international experience. Students can complete one or two semesters of studies and obtain ECTS credits transferable to their home university.
These three programs are offered to undergraduate and graduate students who are completing at least the first year of higher education in the area of information and communication technologies (ICT).
Overview
EPITA has signed academic mobility cooperation agreements with 106 distinguished universities in 48 different countries. Currently, EPITA has 94 bilateral cooperation agreements for Erasmus and non-Erasmus exchanges. In addition, there are 16 mobility agreements for the Study Abroad program with recognized higher education institutions in mainly Anglo-Saxon countries.
Incoming students can combine scientific courses in the area of informatics and management with French language and culture courses at EPITA. The academic plans can have between 15 and 30 ECTS credits depending on the requirements of their home university.
For EPITA students, international experience is a requirement to obtain the engineering diploma in France. As part of the study plan, EPITA students have the possibility of studying for a semester at one of the 86 universities with which EPITA has a cooperation agreement. These academic mobilities take place mainly during the fourth semester of the sophomore year. Junior and senior year students can also complete an international academic mobility. Outgoing students must validate 30 ECTS credits at the end of the academic mobility.
The exchange program allows students coming from universities with which EPITA has a bilateral cooperation agreement to study courses taught entirely in English at EPITA and enjoy an incredible cultural life in the French capital.
Outgoing exchange students get a free place for one semester of study at a partner university located mainly outside of Europe.
Calendar for incoming students
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starts on | Ends on | Starts on | Ends on | |
| Nomination process | early April | mid-May | early September | mid-October |
| Application & Registration process | early May | early June | early October | early November |
| Academic activities (courses & exams) | early September | mid-January | early January | mid-July |
| Transcripts of records (ToR) | end of January | end of February | end of July | end of August |
Dates are subject to change.
Application procedure
You will have to submit the following documentation:
- A digital picture (passport size)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- Transcripts of records (in French or English) and degree certificates
- English Test results (TOEIC, IELTS…) or online assessment1
- Passport copies (main pages) or ID card for European students
- Overseas health insurance (in French or English)2
(1) Except if your home university has a specific agreement and can provide a language attestation, or if your previous curriculum was entirely taught in English.
(2) For EU students, the European Health Insurance Card is sufficient.
Application deadlines:
- Fall Semester: June 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
You can apply for one or two semesters, but as exchange students, you will first need the approval of your home coordinator.
Mobility documents:
Before arrival, you will have to fill in a Learning agreement to select the classes that you want to take during your semester(s) at EPITA. Each party will have to approve the selection and sign the document. After arrival, at the beginning of the program, it will be possible to add/drop some courses and modify the Learning agreement. After that period, no more changes will be accepted.
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