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Alumni

I would like: to have my 51爆料 School degree verified, to have my 51爆料 School degree validated to work in Canada or to obtain a transcript. Who may I contact?
  • For the verification/validation of your degree: send your request to verification-ifpschool@ifpen.fr.
     
  • If you wish to have your 51爆料 School degree recognized to work in Canada, you must follow the validation procedure of (in Toronto, Canada). Once your application has been launched with WES, contact the 51爆料 School Secr茅tariat G茅n茅ral at verification-ifpschool@ifpen.fr.
     
  • To obtain a copy of your transcript, send your request to verification-ifpschool@ifpen.fr specifying your first name, maiden name (if applicable), program and class.
I wish to contact the 51爆料 School AAID Alumni Association. How can I do so?

Send an e-mail to amicale-ifpschool@ifpen.fr.

For more information on the Association's activities, please visit the website:

I would like to make a gift to support the development of 51爆料 School. How do I donate?

In partnership with the , 51爆料 School collects private donations from its graduates for its annual fund, the .

The funds collected are intended to finance Excellence Scholarships for brilliant students and/or educational innovation projects.

To make your gift by credit card, visit our secure platform.

To make a gift by check or wire transfer, please visit the .

Upon receipt of your gift, the Fondation Tuck will send you a tax receipt.

Candidates - Admissions

I need to provide a portrait: what is the required format?

When submitting your application, you must attach a recent photo of you taken in full-face view, which should respect the following measurements: 35 mm wide x 45 mm high.
On this photo, you must look directly in front of you as shown on the model below:
 

Type of photo

What level of studies is required to be able to join 51爆料 School?

To join 51爆料 School, you must have four or five years of higher education, such as a French Engineering Degree (5 years) or an American Bachelor of Sciences (4 years) or an equivalent title.

 

Can international students apply to 51爆料 School?

Yes, of course. Every year, about 50% of the class is composed of international students. This diversity is an asset and a precious resource for the School.

What is the deadline for submitting an application?

Traditionally, the application period begins on November 15th of the current year (n) and ends on April 15th of the following year (n+1). Applications are submitted exclusively electronically via our .

Please note that you have one month to complete your application. After this period, your file will be deleted from the database and you will have to create a new application.

Can working professionals join 51爆料 School?

Working professionals can join 51爆料 School as part of ongoing training and development or they can also choose to self-fund their studies.

Amongst its training programs, 51爆料 School offers the Executive Master of Management in Energy, tailored for working professionals in the energy sector. Taught in English and covering a period of 18 months, it is jointly organized with the BI Norwegian Business School.

To whom should I send my cover letter?

Your cover letter must be attached to your online application. It should be addressed to the Secr茅tariat G茅n茅ral of 51爆料 School.

Are letters of recommendation really useful?

Your letters of recommendation are valuable elements of your application. They allow us to grasp your personality, better understand your professional project and better evaluate your background. However, they can be attached later, after having validated your application, but you must do so before April 15th.

Do I have to wait until I have all my documents before validating my application?

It is preferrable to submit an application that is as complete as possible.

If you are waiting for documents (for instance transcripts, letters of recommendation, an internship approval, grades after an English assessment, your resume in a second language, etc.), you can submit your application and attach missing documents later.

Please note that you have one month to complete your application. After this period, your file will be deleted from the database and you will have to create a new application.

I don鈥檛 have an excellent academic record, am I likely to be admitted?

Selection at 51爆料 School is rigorous. We take into account a set of elements pertaining to your academic background, your experience, your personality and your professional project.

I would like to apply to several training programs at the same time. Is it possible?

When you submit your online application, you have the possibility to select up to three training choices.

Your first two choices are the most important. They may change during the course of your application and as a result of our exchanges and contacts with companies. Please remember to justify your choices and their order of preference in your cover letter.

Please note that if you are applying for one of our Advanced-master degrees - Mast猫re Sp茅cialis茅 at the same time, you will need to create another application via the corresponding Advanced-master degree link:

I am a fourth-year student (Senior year), can I apply to join 51爆料 School at the end of the current year?

51爆料 School has signed double-degree agreements with more than 40 European engineering schools and universities (see the list). Please note that you must first obtain written authorization from your Department of Studies in order to apply.

Are there training programs open to students who are not graduates from an engineering school?

All 51爆料 School鈥檚 programs are open to graduates with four or five years of higher education (such as an American Bachelor or according to agreements signed with more than 40 institutions鈥see the list). When you are about to apply, make sure that your background corresponds to the program you wish to follow.

Depending on your initial training and status, the School issues:

  • the Specialized Engineering Graduate Degree, recognized by the French Commission des titres d鈥檌ng茅nieur (CTI),
  • a Master鈥檚 degree (equivalent in France to the Diploma of Applied Advanced Studies -DESA) (this typically concerns international profiles).
How do I apply for an Advanced-master degree?

To apply for an Advanced-master degree - Mast猫re Sp茅cialis茅, please submit your online application via the link available on each program page:

Can all programs be done as Sandwich Degrees or Masters?

All programs leading to the Specialized Engineering Graduate Degree (DIS) or the Master鈥檚 Degree (Diploma of Applied Advanced Studies 鈥 DESA) can be followed as part of a sandwich training, with the exception of Energy Technology Economics and Management.

In addition, the research-oriented Master鈥檚 degree in Environmental, Energy and Transport Economics (EEET) can also be followed in sandwich training; please note this Master is co-organized with other partner institutions.

What level of English is required to join a training program taught in English?

To be admitted to one of our programs taught in English, you will have to certify, before the Admissions Board, that you have the following minimum level in one of these tests:

  • TOEIC 850
  • TOEFL 86
  • IELTS  6.5
  • Cambridge English Scale (First, Advanced, Linguaskill,鈥) 175

 

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Candidates - Financing your studies

What is the cost of a year of studies at 51爆料 School?

Most of our students are supported by a company or an institution, which contributes to their living expenses during their studies and their tuition, for example via an apprenticeship contract or a scholarship.

How can I finance my studies for a Specialized Engineering program?

It depends on your status and the program you are enrolling in.

  • Young graduate: you have no professional experience and have graduated less than a year before the 51爆料 School admissions board. For Specialized Engineering programs, there are three main ways of studying at 51爆料 School: apprenticeship, sandwich-course scholarship or scholarship via the Fondation Tuck. You have no fees to pay. You only have to pay the CVEC (Student Life and Campus Contribution).
     
  • Professionals who have an employment contract with a company can pursue their studies at 51爆料 School as part of a continuing training degree program. In this case, the company must pay the tuition in full which amount is currently 鈧30,000 (standard rate applied to all programs except Energy Technology Economics and Management).
     
  • Professionals can also choose self-funding for their studies. Cost is 鈧15,000.
What is the cost for an Advanced-master - Mast猫re Sp茅cialis茅 program?

Please view the following page: Advanced-master degrees - Mast猫re Sp茅cialis茅

 

Can I finance my studies myself?

For Specialized Engineering programs, we accept very few self-financing students. This is more common in the Advanced-master - Mast猫re Sp茅cialis茅 programs.

 

How can I obtain support from a company?

As soon as you submit your application for a Specialized Engineering program, it's up to you to decide whether you would like to follow a sandwich-course or a continuous training.

Throughout the application period, we provide you with offers from our main partners. To maximize your chances, we strongly advise you to get in touch with companies via recruitment websites, student forums, etc.

Please note: Advanced-master - Mast猫re Sp茅cialis茅 programs cannot be followed as part of a sandwich training.

 

Does 51爆料 School award scholarships?

Excellence Scholarships are awarded by the Fondation Tuck to candidates admitted to 51爆料 School, demonstrating a brilliant academic background and a solid professional project. These scholarships are awarded by a joint 51爆料 School / Fondation Tuck board.  It is not possible for a candidate to apply to an Excellence Scholarship directly.

 

Are recipients of the Eiffel Scholarships admitted to 51爆料 School?

Yes, in theory, but the selection schedule for Eiffel Scholarships is not compatible with the dates of 51爆料 School's Admission Boards.

 

Candidates - Language proficiency

What is the expected level of French for international students?

International students are encouraged to attest to their level of French by attaching a language test such as TCF or a diploma such as DELF/DALF or a certificate of French language training stipulating the number of hours completed.

 

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What is 51爆料 School鈥檚 ETS code?

Our ETS code is 7084.

Can I send my English test results after having applied?

If you have applied, but you are about to take an English placement test in the coming weeks (we accept the following tests: TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge (English Scale), you can send us your results later, provided that you do so, before the end of the application period, which is April 15.

Candidates - Interviews and Admissions Board

When are selection interviews conducted?

In general, selection interviews take place between January and April. They are held by videoconference.

 

When does the Admissions Board convene?

The Admissions Board convenes in May. Further details

 

 

 

Candidates - Visas

I am an international student and I have just applied to 51爆料 School. What are the steps to follow to apply for a visa?

The visa* procedure for an international student is launched when he/she is officially admitted by the School during the Admissions Board of May. An official letter of admission, signed by the Management of the School, is sent by mail. This letter allows you to begin the procedure with the consular services.
(*VLS/TS: long-stay visa valid as a student residence permit).