Find all the answers to your questions in the Frequently Asked Questions about the 2023/2024 academic year at Arts et Métiers.
Admission and assignment
What are the rankings of the latest applicants based on CPGE programs?
This ranking changes each year depending on the number of admitted candidates who choose Arts et Métiers.
Based on recent years:
PT track: between800th and900th
MP stream: between700th and800th
PC stream: between400th and500th
PSI program: between 1,200th and 1,300th
TSI program: between110th and130th place
ATS program: between65th and75th place.
Further statistics are available on the SCEI website.
How is assignment carried out at the Arts et Métiers campuses Arts et Métiers
The first year must be spent at a campus outside Paris.
Your assignment is primarily based on your original field of study (CPGE, ATS, DUT/BTS, etc.).
Criteria such as your ranking in the competitive entrance exam, your original institution, your order of preference for Arts et Métierscampuses Arts et Métiersare also decisive factors.
No changes to assignments will be accepted except in cases of justified force majeure. All requests for changes to assignments must be made via the assignment interface before noon on August 16.
See the assignment rules: https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/formation/affectations
What are the dates for the start of the 2023 school year?
The administrative start date is set for Monday, August 28 for allfirst-year students.
How does registration work at my assigned campus?
You will receive an email during the summer providing you with a link to register online. You must first pay your student and campus contribution (CVEC) on the website https://cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr/. You must then complete and confirm your registration by the first day of the academic year at the latest. You will need to provide supporting documents, so don't leave it until the last minute. Once you have received confirmation of your admission, go to the back-to-school news page for your assigned campus (https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/actualites/rentree to find out about any specific procedures for that campus.
General Engineering Training
What are the career opportunities after graduating from the School?
Arts et Métiers engineers in three main fields: mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, and energy engineering. The engineering degree from the Grande Ecole Engineering Programme Arts et Métiers ParisTech is a generalist degree. It opens the door to a wide range of professions and industries. The automotive, rail, aerospace, and naval industries, as well as the energy sector, are the sectors that hire the most Arts et Métiers engineers.
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What subjects are taught?
Mechanical engineering (design, mechanical construction, materials science, modeling, etc.), energy engineering (energy transfer, sensors, networks, and electrical energy conversion, etc.), and industrial engineering (processes and means of production, system design, industrialization, etc.) are complemented by language learning, management (business organization and management, risk management, etc.), and professional scenarios (business projects, internships, etc.).
All of these courses are common to the first and second years and are offered at all Arts et Métiers campuses. Students have the option of spending the second semester of their second year at a partner institution abroad.
In the third year, students choose from several options based on their career goals: dual-degree programs in France or abroad,third-year specialization tracks, the national Master of Science program Master of Science research-oriented), etc.
At the end of their studies, students will be awarded the Arts et Métiers engineering degree Arts et Métiers subject to their exam results).
See the different routes: https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/formation/ingenieur-generaliste
What are the possibilities for dual degrees and study abroad programs?
International experience (internship or academic exchange) is mandatory for graduation.
Each student can apply for one of 100 dual-degree programs or 70 exchange semesters with international institutions. There are approximately 650 places available each year in 40 countries. The second-year internship or final-year project (third year) can also be completed abroad (this is even recommended, and you will receive support to do so).
Discover the list of international courses https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/formation/parcours-international
I did not attend a PT or PSI preparatory class. Will I have difficulty with the coursework?
No! Arts et Métiers opted for diversified recruitment. First-year courses are tailored to the recruitment streams.
The number of female students at Arts et Métiers low. Is this a disadvantage?
The number of female students at Arts et Métiers steadily increasing over the past five years.
At the start of the 2022 academic year, they represented 16% of the incoming class. The wide range of courses on offer allows each student to flourish in their chosen field.
In addition, large companies promote gender diversity in their teams. Female engineers are therefore particularly sought after in the job market.
Finally, Arts et Métiers involved with numerous associations in this field.
See:http://www.ellesbougent.com/
What is the Military curriculum?
Arts et Métiers an agreement in 2011 with the Ministry of Defense to train its future infrastructure engineers. This program lasts four years. The first year consists of initial military officer training. The officer cadet then spends three years studying for a general engineering degree at the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers .
(https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/formation/cursus-militaire)
What is the apprenticeship program?
The apprenticeship program provides access, through an apprenticeship contract (alternating between school and work, with a paid employment contract throughout the training period), to the exact same degree as the student program. The training takes place on the Angers campus. https://artsetmetiers.fr/index.php/fr/formation/cursus-apprenti
Practical life / Student life
What is the cost of tuition at Arts et Métiers
Arts et Métiers is a public institution. Tuition fees are equivalent to university fees (€601 for the 2022-2023 academic year, free for IMI students and apprentices). The contribution to student and campus life (CVEC) is €100. Since the start of the 2018 academic year, students have been exempt from Social Security contributions. All students can apply for a state scholarship via the CROUS and/or an interest-free loan (0% interest rate) granted by the Société des Ingénieurs Arts et Métiers (alumni association).
Where can we stay?
The school provides students with accommodation on all of these sites, with the help of the Société des Ingénieurs Arts et Métiers. Monthly rent varies between approximately €125 and €600 depending on the city. Students are eligible for housing assistance (APL).
For more information on housing, please visit the dedicated Campus information page: https://artsetmetiers.fr/fr/actualites/rentree-2023
What activities are offered on the Arts et Métiers campuses?
The Student Union offers a wide range of sporting, humanitarian, cultural, and festive activities on each campus.
Discover all the activities offered by the Student Union
Can you describe hazing at the Arts to me, because it scares me?
Arts et Métiers all hazing practices. The purpose of orientation weeks is to introduce new students to the school's values (solidarity, fraternity, and mutual aid). A tripartite charter has been in place for over 10 years between the administration, student representatives, and the Société des Ingénieurs Arts et Métiers alumni association), in which each party commits to ensuring that orientation weeks run smoothly. The administration is always available to listen to new students.
Opportunities to exchange ideas all summer long on theArts et Métiers Facebook page or Instagram account.
For any other questions, you can contact the establishment throughout the summer:
Initial Training Department hotline: +33 (0)1 44 24 62 11, preferably by email to Admissions.Concours@ensam.eu
