A large network of partner universities across all continents

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Over the years, Arts et Métiers forged special relationships with nearly 152 universities in 39 countries.

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StudentsArts et Métiers partner institutions benefit from academic and cultural immersion abroad, allowing them to engage with other areas of expertise in engineering and technology.
Research teams also develop numerous collaborative projects on a global scale.

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Arts et Métiers KIT: enhanced cooperation for the benefit of the industry of the future

Wolfgang Seemann, Director of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, co-head of the cooperation program with Arts et Métiers

Why didArts et Métiers the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology form a partnership more than 20 years ago?

The initiative came from the alumni association, which had certainly noticed that French and German engineers both enjoyed an excellent reputation worldwide, despite their different training backgrounds. It took shape in the form of a program aimed at training Franco-German engineers capable of working together on cross-border projects, such as Airbus or the cooperation between SNCF and Deutsche Bahn.

The Franco-German dual degree program is at the heart of the partnership. What are the main advantages of this program?

Engineering programs are very different in the two countries: at a technical university in Germany, at a grande école in France. It always takes time to adapt to new ways of working and to appreciate them. Immersing oneself in the partner's education system for several years is a decisive factor in the training of Franco-German engineers. Students pursuing dual degrees are not only mobile because they move between France and Germany: they also act with greater flexibility of mind. This experience allows them to adapt more easily to different environments and ways of working. Added to this, of course, is mastery of the partner country's language, whether it be everyday language or technical language related to engineering. These are all advantages that are considerable in Europe and can be transferred to the globalized job market.

The partnership also involves research activities: what have been the main activities carried out to date?

In order to bridge the gap between education and Franco-German research, several summer schools have been held on the topics of materials (2007, 2009) and robotics (2011). In addition, the dual degree also leads to jointly supervised theses between the KIT Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Arts et Métiers. Doctoral students spend several months in the partner country and defend their thesis before a Franco-German jury.

The two institutions are currently working on setting up a Franco-German institute for the industry of the future. What does this project involve? What challenges is it seeking to address?

The main objective of this project is to establish a Franco-German technology platform for research and industrial relations for the industry of the future—or Industry 4.0. This institute focuses on education, research, and innovation. Our common challenge is to work together to train the engineers who will shape the industry of tomorrow, to cooperate on research projects while integrating binational industries to better respond to technological challenges. During the two previous workshops, the various areas of joint research were defined: robotics, production systems, virtual and augmented reality, and advanced manufacturing processes.

International student experience

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In an increasingly globalized environment, international experience is an important step in the training of engineers.

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Highly sought after by employers, this immersion in a different cultural context brings them many benefits: discovering other working and teaching methods, encountering other ways of creating and innovating, and enriching their knowledge and skills.

With this goal in mind,Arts et Métiers numerous opportunities for international mobility: non-degree study abroad programs lasting one semester or one year; programs leading to a double degree; and internships.

Non-degree study abroad programs 

Periods of study completed at the partner institution are recognized as equivalent in the Arts et Métiers curriculum. However, engineering students do not obtain a degree from the host institution. There are two types of programs: one semester or one year. Several dozen universities around the world offer academic stays toArts et Métiers students.

Dual degree study abroad programs

Lasting two to four semesters, dual-degree study abroad programs bring a truly international dimension to engineering education. For interested candidates, it is important to note that certain destinations require linguistic and cultural preparation, as well as assistance in putting together the application. In addition, these programs may involve extending the duration of studies by one to two semesters. At the end of the program, engineering students receive the Arts et Métiers degree Arts et Métiers the degree corresponding to the studies completed at the host university.

There are three options:

Integrated dual degree programs

They are available after the first year at Arts et Métiers see the list

The only exception is the French-German dual degree, which is integrated into the first year at Arts et Métiers

Masters of Science

These programs are equivalent to the third year of an engineering degree. Students earn Arts et Métiers the Arts et Métiers engineering degree Arts et Métiers a Master of Science from the partner school or institution. Several universities in Australia, the United States, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom are involved. ⇒ See the list

The Dual Master of Science

The school offers a dual Master of Science program Master of Science France and Sweden:

In partnership with the Royal Institute of Technology(Stockholm): the first two years at Arts et Métiers, the third year at the Royal Institute of Technology, and the fourth year in Master of Science Knowledge Integration in Mechanical Production Master of Science at Arts et Métiers.

Internships

Arts et Métiers close ties with many companies abroad. Internships included in the various engineering programs can therefore be completed internationally.

In order to help Arts et Metiers students, American Friends of Arts et Metiers (AFAM), a non-profit association created in the United States by and for Arts et Métiers students, launched a program in 2010 to help students find internships in the United States: the Shasta program.

Arts et Métiers students can contact AFAM at least six months (or more) before the start of their internship to join this program and receive support from a mentor and the Gadz'arts community in the United States.