SCIENTIFIC FRAMEWORK 

CREATE ID is an international teaching and research chair between Arts et Métiers and ESI Group, a leading provider of virtual prototyping software and services specializing in the physics of materials. It focuses on several research areas related to the industry of the future: 

• Real-time simulation of production steps based on physics models (via model reduction) 
• Data-driven modeling and simulation (heterogeneous and not necessarily massive) and artificial intelligence techniques (Engineered Artificial Intelligence) 
• Hybridization of these two components to define different typologies of digital twins, where data is used to enrich models, and models to make data more intelligent, in order to predict the behavior of a material / process / component-structure / system, throughout its life. 

This research can be applied in several sectors: automotive, aeronautics, naval, metallurgy, health...The Chair will also aim to develop engineering training, and education in these research areas. 

 

PARTNERS 

ESI Group

CONTACT

 

OBJECTIVES 

This chair focuses on two main objectives:  

• Developing innovative research in the field of product lifecycle management methods and tools. 
• Training employees in PLM tools and preparing them for Industry 4.0 

Launched with the company Cagemini, this Chair marks the coming together of the industrial world, and the academic and scientific world.

 

PARTNERS 

Capgemini, Carnot Arts Institute

CONTACTS 

This teaching and research chair is dedicated to waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), which contain many recyclable materials, including rare metals. In other words, WEEE are absolute "urban mines" that are widespread today. In the context of depleting natural resources, the exploitation of WEEE can be part of a circular economy approach, in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. The chair was renewed for 5 years (2019-2024) in March 2019, it is version 2.

THE THREE RESEARCH AXES OF VERSION 2 

The Chair's missions are threefold: the development of new quality secondary materials, the definition of economic models for recycling, and training actions. In terms of research, three main areas of focus are identified: 

Optimizing the recycling of strategic metals 

This theme brings together specialists in the physical chemistry of processes, materials chemists, physical chemists of colloids and specialists in analytical sciences, pooling their skills to study the interface of materials and processes.    

Recycling of plastics and integration of recycled plastics in design 

Two Arts et Métiers laboratories are working on this topic: the I2M-IMC (Institut de Mécanique et d'Ingénierie - Mécanique et Conception) branch of the Chambéry Institute, the school's center of expertise on recycling and eco-design, and the PIMM (Procédés et Ingénierie en Mécanique et Matériaux) laboratory, which brings together specialists from various fields: mechanics of materials and structures, polymer chemistry, aging and recycling, etc. 

Developing new models for the circular economy 

The CGS (Centre de Gestion Scientifique) team at Mines ParisTech is interested in the economic, managerial and governance dimensions of urban mines. It has recognized expertise in the fields of innovation management, CSR (corporate social responsibility) and eco-design.

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Arts et Métiers holds four research chairs on subjects with a strong societal and/or industrial impact, such as :

- The environment : The WEEE chair, devoted to the eco-design and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment waste with ESR, and the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) of the Future chair, developing innovation in the field of product lifecycle management methods and tools as well as training employees in PLM tools and preparing them for Industry 4.0 in partnership with Capgemini. 

- Clean mobility : The non-linear dynamic chair for the absorbers of the future with Valeo, which aims to reduce vibrations linked to the use of cleaner technologies; 

- Intelligent industrial systems : The Create ID Chair with ESI, on advanced numerical methods for personalized real-time simulation (Hybrid Twin) of the behavior of materials and manufacturing processes.

Chairs in progress

 

- Health : The BiomécAM chair with Proteor (a French specialist in orthopedic devices), the Société Générale's disability mission, Covéa (a mutual insurance group), and the Yves Cotrel foundation for research in spinal pathology; 

- Intelligent industrial systems : a production systems chair designed to introduce the technological building blocks of the Factory of the Future into the production systems of very small businesses and SMEs with the Union des industries et métiers de la métallurgie, ThyssenKrupp and the ERDF, and the Time to Concept chair on the optimization of innovation and training processes in virtual reality, augmented reality and connected objects with Mann Hummel.

Chairs completed

 

Dual degree

Presentation

Dual degree students attend Arts et Métiers for one or two years in order to graduate from the school at the end of the programme, in addition to their degree at their home institution.

Depending on the inter-institutional agreements between Arts et Métiers and the home institution, the student may apply for one of the following programmes:

• 2 years within the Engineering programme to obtain Arts et Métiers Engineering Degree. The format of the double degree may vary depending on the home institution.
• One year within one of our master programme, to obtain a Arts et Métiers Maste degree. Depending on the convention with the partner, all the master degree are not opened to exchange students.

Linguistic Requirement

Engineering dual degree

The Engineering programme is taught only in French.

Candidates must provide a certificate of level B2. The following certificates are accepted: DELF, DALF, TCF (5 competences) or a TEF (4 competences). No matter the certification, the assessment must evaluate the following skills : writting, speaking, listening, reading.

If candidates cannot provide a French certificate, they can take the Arts et Métiers French test. However this test is not a certification. This means to get their engineering degree students will must to pass the DELF while they study at Arts et Métiers.

Master Dual Degree

Masters courses are taught either in French or in English. Applicants must verify the language of instruction of the Master's programme and provide certification of a minimum B2 level. The following certificates are accepted:

French : DELF, DALF, TCF (5 competences) or a TEF (4 competences). No matter the certification, the assessment must evaluate the following skills : writting, speaking, listening, reading.

English : IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC (for any other certfification please contact us at admissions@ensam.eu)

 

*For National Master Degrees, the application deadline refers to the date of automatic closure of the procedure by the platform. However, applicants must submit their application within two weeks of the start of their online application procedure.

Candidates nominated by their home institution will receive instructions by email on how to apply to Arts et Métiers. Applications can only be made online.

Candidates for the Engineering Programme will have to fill in a form and download the following documents:

• Identity picture
• Scanned copy of good quality of passport/ national ID card
• One-page resumé (CV) with photo
• Statement of purpose in which you describe your academic interests and reasons for applying
• Transcripts from higher education
• Learning agreement
• Proof of language proficiency (french)

Candidates for the Master Degree will have to fill in a form and download the following documents:

• Identity picture
• Scanned copy of good quality of passport/ national ID card
• One-page resumé (CV) with photo
• Statement of purpose in which you describe your academic interests and reasons for applying
• Transcripts from higher education
• Copy of highest university degree (if any) or current certificate of enrolment
• Ranking certificate, certified by the awarding institution (if available)
• 1 letter of recommendation from professors in your home university or other (eg a laboratory you worked at), in scientificor technological fields (non-diploma exchange programme)
• 2 letters of recommendation from professors in your home university or other (eg a laboratory you worked at), in scientific or technological fields (dual degree)
• Learning agreement signed by you and your home institution, listing the study programme you would like to take at Arts et Métiers
• Proof of language proficiency (English or French depending on the programme you apply for)

 

Important:
Students are strongly advised to apply as soon as possible and not to wait for the application deadline.

There are several deadlines for applicants related to the home country and the study programme, please check them carefully. Make sure that your complete application, including all required documents uploaded, has been done in the Arts et Métiers online system by the appropriate deadline. Your application will only be assessed if all documents are uploaded in the system before the application deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that no printed documents are to be sent by post to Arts et Métiers.

When you have completed all the various sections of the application you will be able to submit it. Kindly note that no more changes will be possible after submitting it.

When you choose your study programme carefully check the campus where the courses are given.

While filling in your application for the Engineering programme you might be asked to sort the campuses in priority order. Campuses are assigned to students early June so, with some exceptions, incoming students do not know their campus in advance even if an admission offer has been sent. We make our best to allocate student’s first choice but, in spite of that, we cannot guarantee a spot in one particular campus. Thus, please do not book housing until you receive confirmation of the campus you have been assigned to.

Admission and registration

Admission letters or notifications are sent by email to students and, where necessary, partner institutions.

If hard copies are needed, please let us know.

After receiving your confirmation of admission, Arts et Métiers will provide you with all the information and support you need before making the move to France. Practical matters such as residence permit, accommodation, health insurance, enrollment can be attended to as soon as your admission is confirmed.

If you have been admitted to Arts et Métiers but you are facing a visa problem, a delayed arrival or a request for postponement of admission, please contact the Admissions Department and the International Relations Office on your campus as soon as possible (at the email addresses indicated on your admission letter).

At the time of registration, students will be asked to provide the following documents :

• Copy of valid identity document (passport, long-stay visa marked "student")
• Copy of the valid residence permit (bearing the word "student"), or receipt of the current residence permit application, or copy of the long-stay visa mentioning "student".
• Health insurance certificate (European card, form E or other)
• Proof of civil liability insurance (responsabilité civile)
• A means of payment for the payment of tuition fees

 

Engineering Programme

• Présentation

The Arts et Métiers engineer is par excellence the engineer who designs and produces products and production systems. Throughout the three years, the student-engineer builds his training project according to his professional objectives. After the first two years of study, focused on experimentation and mastery of technologies, the student can specialise through one of the 32 « expertises » offered. Graduates work in sectors as varied as the automotive, transport, equipment, chemical, energy, construction, IT, telecommunications and service industries.

• Admission

To apply for the Engineering Programme, international applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or an engineering degree (or equivalent).

The different admission routes to enter the Grande Ecole programme as a free-mover are listed below. Each of them has a specific calendar, for further information about theses calendar, please visit their website :

• Through the entrance exam, from 2/3/4 years of engineering studies
• Through the Programme N+i, from 3 years of engineering studies or a Bachelor degree. (Additional cost can be applied by N+i)
• Through ParisTech, from 3 years of engineering studies or a Bachelor degree.minimum.

ParisTech and N+I are the recommended procedures if the applicant lives abroad. Only international applicants can apply through them. However, it is not possible to submit an application on both platforms; applicants must choose one or the other.

• Prérequis linguistiques

Level of french : B2 minimum

Approved certifications: DELF, DALF, TCF (5 competences) or a TEF (4 competences). No matter the certification, the assessment must evaluate the following skills : writting, speaking, listening, reading.

Free-Mover student

Does Arts et Métiers apply differentiated tuition fees for international students enrolled in a master's programme?

No. Arts et Métiers does not apply differentiated tuition fees for students enrolled in a master's programme for 2021-2022. For one-year Master’s programme the amount is the same for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA citizens. More information on our website.

I apply for a master's degree and I cannot submit supporting documents or use the online application platform. Can I send you my application by email?

No. Applications or supporting documents received by email will not be considered. You must absolutely go through our online application platform to apply for one of our master's programmes. If you encounter technical issues, please contact admissions@ensam.eu

I have questions about the courses I can take, the number of credits allocated... who can I contact for more information?

You will find all the relevant information on our website under the heading “Master’s programme 2 years (Graduate)” and “Master’s programme 1 year (Graduate)”.

I am applying for a Master's degree and I cannot access the platform; some fields do not appear.

You may have difficulties viewing our master application platform for a number of reasons:

- You are using an outdated browser. Use Chrome or Firefox instead.

- Empty your browser's cache and reconnect to the platform.

- Apply via a computer instead of a phone or tablet.

- You are trying to apply for a programme that is not open.

Can I ask the administrative coordinator to check if the application I sent is complete?

No, you cannot. We receive so many applications that we cannot check them individually before the current batch ends. It is your responsibility.

If you have any doubts about the type of documents required, please contact admissions@ensam.eu BEFORE submitting your application.

For a master’s programme taught in English, what English language tests are accepted?

We accept almost every certification in English language as long as you obtained the equivalent of a B2 or C1 level (depending on the intended degree). The most common tests are: TOEIC, TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS.

If you have been graduated in an English-taught programme, you may also provide a certificate to that effect.

Are there any requirements for grades, ranking or GPA?

There are no minimum grade, GPA or ranking requirements. Your application must be competitive enough to be selected.

What language should my documents be in?

The CV and letter of personal statement/motivation MUST be in English and/or in French, depending on the intended degree. If your documents are in a different language, you must have them translated into either English or French in order for your application to be examined.

Do the letters of recommendation have to be from former or current teachers or other people?

The letters of recommendation can be written by former or current teachers as well as by people you work with (in case you have already graduated).

I would like to become an engineer from Arts et Métiers and I am an international student. How can I apply to your school?

There are several ways of applying, depending on your situation:

- via the school entrance exam, after the equivalent of two years of preparatory classes;

- via the entrance exam reserved for holders of a Bac +2;

- via the entrance exam reserved for holders of a bachelor's or master's degree;

- via the N+i programme (admission based on application file).

The double degree programme is only open to students who have been pre-selected and nominated by our partner universities. The engineering programme is taught entirely in French.

The Art et Métiers Master's degree does not confer the title of Arts et Métiers engineer.
 

Students from academic partnerships (academic exchange, Erasmus, double degree)

How does the academic exchange programme work?

The objective of the exchange program is to offer international students the possibility to take classes at Arts et Métiers and receive course approval and credit for their programs at their home institution.

You must apply within the framework of a partnership signed between your university and Arts et Métiers. You must also be pre-selected by your university to apply as an academic exchange student.

Please note that your selection by Arts et Métiers is not guaranteed.

How does the double degree programme work?

In order to become a double degree student, you must be enrolled at a partner university with which Arts et Métiers has a double degree agreement for the Engineering programme of for a Master’s programme.

You have to study at Arts et Métiers for a period no shorter than 1 years to obtain a master's degree and no shorter than 2 years to obtain the Engineering degree.

For further information about the study scheme and plan, please contact the International office or your academic supervisor at your home university.

Please note that your selection by Arts et Métiers is not guaranteed.

When is the application deadline for the exchange programme or double degree programme?

The nomination and application deadlines are indicated on our website.

I am a student with a specific situation (disability, high-level athlete etc). Can my situation be taken into account?

If you are in a specific situation, please contact us as soon as possible without waiting for the closing date for applications.

Is it possible to apply for an academic exchange semester abroad while I am admitted as a double-degree student?

No, it is not possible.

I am applying for a double degree in engineering. Which French language certificates are accepted?

If you are coming as part of a double degree, you must present one of the following certificates at registration:

• a DELF B2,
• a TCF 5 competences (including written and oral comprehension, written and oral expression) certifying a B2 level,
• a TEF 4 competences (including written and oral comprehension, written and oral expression) certifying a B2 level.acad

As an exception for candidates who are unable to take the required tests (e.g. due to the closure of examination centres because of a pandemic), Arts et Métiers may provide a non-certifying internal language test.

In this case, during their study period in France, students must pass a DELF B2 test and give the score results to Arts et Métiers, before graduation.

This obligation does not apply to students from French-speaking countries (e.g. Morocco and Tunisia).

For students who have been admitted to Arts et Métiers

Where can I find the academic calendar? When am I supposed to join the school?

Each training programme has specific start dates, courses and exams. These will be communicated to you on your admission letter and by the international relations office of your campus, once your application has been accepted.

Does Arts et Métiers guarantee me accommodation and can I get an accommodation certificate for the visa application?

No. The school cannot provide you with this type of document. The international relations office on each campus is available to help you find accommodation in France. We cannot ensure that you will get a room in a student residence.

I have been selected for a programme at Arts et Métiers. How can I register?

You will receive a link to complete your registration directly online.

Can I get health insurance as a student in France?

Health insurance is mandatory during your studies at Arts et Métiers. As soon as you receive your certificate of enrollment from the Registration Office in your Arts et Métiers campus, you can take out a health insurance policy with the Caisse primaire d’assurance maladie.

EU/EEA citizens holders of a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are exempt from taking out this health insurance. A copy of their EHIC, valid for at least the 1st year of study at Arts et Métiers, must be provided the registration day.

Important: the French Social Security and the EHIC only entitle you to 60-70% reimbursement of medical expenses, on average, under the French Social Security scheme.

So, it is highly recommended to take out additional insurance coverage, called “complémentaire santé”. This additional coverage is not compulsory but it will make up for all or part of the expenses not covered by the French Social Security. You can sign up with a "mutuelle" or an insurance company.