Adib, Emeric, Alexis, and Gautier are engineering students Arts et Métiers. All four chose to pursue a Master of Science in Robotics atthe University of Bristol, from which they graduated with honors. As we begin the 1A application process, which includes this program as a destination, let's take a look back at this international experience.
Adib, Emeric, Alexis, and Gautier, engineering students Arts et Métiers , wanted to supplement their engineering education Arts et Métiers international experience Arts et Métiers applied for the dual Master of Science degree offered by the University of Bristol.
An MSc in Robotics at Bristol
The Master of Science in Robotics is a one-year program focused on robotics research. The course content is very broad and covers all the fundamental subjects of robotics. The four-month project is carried out in the laboratory and supervised by a university professor with a PhD. For Adib, the the MSc in Robotics and the Arts et Métiers engineering program Arts et Métiers highly complementary. At Arts et Métiers, students study both electronics and mechanics, which makes for a well-rounded education. The MSc in Robotics is essentially based on concepts learned at Arts et Métiers and applies them to robotics. Alexis explains: "The first part of the year is much more theoretical and literary. There is a practical part, where we do experiments, but we also write a lot of reports and the bibliographic part is important. We read a lot (really a lot) of scientific articles! " " Emeric particularly remembers a class in which professors and researchers from the Bristol Robotics Lab presented their research topics. "I realized that robotics was present in many fields and drew on a wide variety of concepts. This helped me determine which aspects of robotics interested me the most, particularly with a view to choosing a topic for my Master's thesis."
Working with enthusiasts
To complete their master's thesis, the four engineering students had access to the Bristol Robotics Lab (BRL). Despite the lockdown linked to the Covid-19 crisis, which had a significant impact on their practical work, the BRL provided the engineering students with hardware and software. This year, the students were even given a small robot so that they could practice at home! "There was also always a researcher or doctor on hand to answer our questions," adds Adib. The engineering students emphasize the availability of researchers working on cutting-edge topics. "Working with passionate people makes all the difference. It creates incredible synergy, and you quickly become as passionate as they are!" Alexis.
Despite the Covid-19 crisis, which had an impact on their stay, the engineering students are unanimous: they would go back without hesitation! "It's a wonderful experience that I would recommend to any student interested in robotics. It allows you to study important concepts in the industry that are rarely taught in France," says Adib. Beyond the educational aspects, the cultural aspect is also important. British universities are places of exchange where people of many different nationalities come together.
A word of advice for students who would like to have an international experience: International programs are quite selective and require hard work during the first two years at Arts et Métiers. But it's worth the effort, and you won't be disappointed. "Step outside your comfort zone, you'll thank yourself later!"concludes Alexis.
Adel Olabi is a professor specializing in robotics at Arts et Métiers is responsible for courses in the United Kingdom.Bristol and robotics
"Bristol is the best. It is one of the largest robotics laboratories in Europe (shared between the University of the West of England and the University of Bristol: 300 teacher-researchers, researchers, and engineers). Arts et Métiers also Arts et Métiers special ties with the University of Bristol. For more than 10 years, students from Bristol have been welcomed on a one-year academic exchange program and attend classes in French! In 2018, the school also signed a framework agreement creating a strategic and structured partnership between the two institutions, particularly within the South West Nuclear Hub and in activities related to the nuclear field. We are also working to strengthen our ties in robotics."
The selection process
Arts et Métiers engineering students Arts et Métiers the opportunity to study abroad in the United Kingdom during their third year. We currently offer around 60 places on Master of Science programs at British universities renowned for the quality of their courses. Interested engineering students must participate in the 1A application process, and an initial selection is made based on the ranking of the students who have applied. I then evaluate the applications of the selected students with Pierre Guiol, head of the International Relations Office at the Lille campus. Each student must write a letter of motivation in English and present their mobility project, also in English. At this stage, three criteria are taken into account: the student's motivation, their career plans, and, of course, their English skills. Candidates must present a coherent project and demonstrate the importance of mobility in the United Kingdom for their career plans.
