The Ecoles Centrales Program

 

In a first for Australian engineering education, UQ Engineering students now have the opportunity to complete multiple internationally recognised degrees during the course of their studies.

An agreement between the Faculty and the Écoles Centrales in France will see outstanding Engineering students from both countries participating in a unique double degree program.

Representing five of France’s elite Grandes Écoles, the Engineering schools in the Écoles Centrales group offers world-class facilities with campuses in Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Marseille and Paris. The Écoles Centrales have a strong industry focus and participate in partnerships with international companies such as Airbus and Renault. In addition, the schools take a multi-disciplinary approach to their engineering education to produce engineers of a high scientific and technical level with global perspectives.

UQ Engineering students will spend the first two-and-a-half years of their undergraduate program at UQ before studying for two years in France (the French academic year begins in August/September).  After two years in France, students return to UQ for a further one-and-a-half years to complete their Masters studies. At the end of their six years of study, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering from UQ as well as a Diplôme d'Ingénieur from the French institution. The Diplôme d'Ingénieur is roughly equivalent to that of a Master of Engineering. These qualifications, skills and experience will equip students with outstanding career prospects to work anywhere in the world.

Students must be able to speak French in order to participate in this program.

Double Degree Pathway

After 5-6 years of study, including 2 years in France, a UQ student will be eligible for:

  • UQ - Bachelor of Engineering / Master of Engineering
  • Centrale - Diplome d'Ingenieur 

 

 

What Our Students Say


Sam Marcel

Sam studied at Écoles Centrales Paris (ECP) between September 2007 and June 2009 and was one of the first Australians to take part in the program.
“My time at ECP was my first experience of living away from home. I enjoyed it very much. The social environment at the student accommodation was very lively and there were always lots of fun activities going on”.
 
“Studying French prior to starting the program really helped me to adjust quickly – both inside and outside the classroom”.
 
“Engineering work experience is a compulsory part of the curriculum at ECP. During July and August 2008, I did some work experience as a fitter and turner at a shipyard (Schiffswert Diedrich) in Oldersum, Germany. This was a really great experience as I wish to develop a career in the Merchant Navy”.
 
“I spent my holidays exploring the many different regions of France. During the semester I joined a student organisation that organised trips around the country. Among the places that I visited were the French Alps, Rocamadour, le Mont St Michel and Chartres”.
 
“My favourite part of the whole experience was the French people. I felt very much at home there and I would love to go back someday”.

 

Register Your Interest

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity for UQ Engineering students, please fill in your details below.  

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Ecoles Centrales Program?		  
 

 

Further Information

For further information, or to apply please contact international@eait.uq.edu.au

Below are links to additional resources about the program:

Ecoles Centrales Campuses

 

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