Master of Science

This international program is aimed at international students with a bachelor’s degree and is opened to high potential international young engineers who are keen to study in France and develop knowledge and skills for an international career in engineering and in new information technologies.

ISEP offers 2 international MSc programs taught in English:

MSc in Electronics & Telecommunications (MSc ET), major in:

MSc in Information Technology (MSc IT), major in:

Each program lasts two academic semesters (with courses entirely taught in English) followed by an internship in a company lasting from 5 months up to 12 months.

The first semester begins on October 1st, and the second semester ends on June 30th. The internship may begin from July 1st.

Syllabus

If you wish the detailed syllabus of each academic semester click on the following links :

Internship

Students have got to spend from 5 to 12 months with a company as an intern. This internship must let them exercise the knowledge and skills which they learnt during the first two semesters. It represents a third of the credits needed to gain the MSc degree.
ISEP helps its students to find an internship with one of its many corporate partners, with forums and other events set up by ISEP , and by showing on the extranet the offers ISEP receives. Here are some companies who received trainees from the ISEP MSc programme : Agfa Gevaert, Alcatel, Axalto, France Telecom, Freescale Semiconductors, General Electric, Hewlett Packard, Motorola, Philips, Schlumberger, Siemens, Société Générale, ST Micoelectronics, Thalès, Thomson, Total...Interns usually get some form of pay for their work.

Accommodation

ISEP can help you to find accommodation in a residence hall, a private room or a flat. If you want to be helped by ISEP you must sign the “Accommodation Chart”.

Tuition fees and financial cost

Tuition fees are 12 000 € for the whole program (October 2010).
Fees do not include accommodation and living expenses.

Application

Admission requirements

The MSc is designed for foreign graduates with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related fields (e.g. computer engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, telecommunications, computer science). The program is also open to experienced engineers.

Application checklist

• Completed application form
• Curriculum Vitae and photo
• Statement of purpose
• 2 recommendation letters in a sealed envelope and signed on the back
• 1 sealed copy of transcripts for each university previously attended, in original language as well as certified translations into French or English, including copy of the degrees
• TOEFL (minimum score 550/213 CB) for all candidates from non English-speaking countries) or equivalent English language proficiency
• Copy of passport
• Bank or sponsor statement attesting that the student will have financial support throughout the duration of the programme (to be submitted after notification of admission)

Deadline

Each year application closes on July 31st.

Application form

Download MSc application form

Why entering ISEP MSc program ?

Here are some highlights that ISEP offers you :

1. A technical syllabus built in cooperation with the largest companies in the IT and ET fields ensuring competences matched with the needs of the employers and making ISEP graduates in great demand.
2. Besides technical courses we offer non-technical courses or seminars :
   -introduction to management
   -methodology and professional practices
   -French and European culture
   -English as language of teaching
   -French as a compulsory language (needed to live in France and to do an internship in France).
3. Welcoming
   -You will be met at the airport
   -We can help you find an accommodation
   -An "Orientation Day" will introduce you to the personnel, premises and organisation of our Institute.
   -Each foreign student is sponsored by a French student
   -Our international service and our teaching staff are always available to satisfy your enquiries.
4. Faculty and students
   -The faculty combines permanent teachers with speakers coming from the business field
   -A real international environment thanks to French students, MSc students, exchange students and Stanford students from the Stanford Overseas Program in Paris.
5. Environment
   -ISEP is a branch of the Catholic University of Paris
   -ISEP is a member of the "Conférence des Grandes Ecoles", an association of prestigious, high level business and engineering schools
   -ISEP ranks in the top 10% out of more than 200 engineering schools in France, and is in the top three for I.T.
   -Strong partnership with industry : over 500 companies assist ISEP through teaching programs, teachers, internships,….
   -A dynamic alumni network (4000 members).
6. And last but not least…
   ISEP is located in the historical and cultural heart of Paris