Grandes Écoles and Higher Education Schools - ENGINEERING SCHOOL
Paris (Cachan)
ESTP Paris
PROFILE
Main programmes of study
The ESTP Paris offers a large variety of programmes at different levels
• a two year construction site manager
• a one year bachelor degree in construction site management (with Cnam)
• international master’s degree in Nuclear Civil Engineering
• “diplôme d’ingénieur - master’s degree”, with 5 possible specializations:
Building Engineering / Public Works / Topography-Geomatics /MechanicalElectrical Engineering / Energy Efficiency in Buildings
• one year professional specializations after a master’s degree leading to
an institutional diploma “mastère spécialisé” in topics linked to construction, real estate, BIM, ...
• PhD degrees
• International programmes
• Various Continuing Education programmes for adult professionals
Research
The ESTP Paris research activities are carried out in the framework of the
“Constructibility Research Institute”.
«Constructibility» being defined as the “Study to optimize, right from the
design of a project, the best construction or rehabilitation strategy for the
civil engineering works or buildings. It takes into account the construction
data and parameters and past experience to achieve the objectives and
optimize the means, the costs and the delays. « To do more with less ».”
Photograph provided by the institution
The Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics, du Bâtiment et de l’Industrie (ESTP
Paris) was founded in 1891 as a private higher education institution and
officially recognized by the State in 1921. ESTP is habilitated to award
national diplomas and degrees by the Ministry of Higher Education and
Research and since the founding of national authority “Commission des
Titres d’Ingénieurs” in 1934, to award the engineering degree “diplôme
d’ingénieur”. Since November 1999, the non-profit-making association
ESTP is closely associated with another, state-owned, French « Grande
Ecole », Arts et Métiers ParisTech. In 2010, the ESTP Paris joined the higher
education & research cluster (PRES) UNIVERSITE PARIS EST.
Distinctive features are: close links to industry, strong international relations, emphasis on equal opportunities & sustainable development.
Strengths
In France, the ESTP Paris trains the biggest student flow for the construction
industry (40.000 alumni, 28.000 in activity) • intensive courses & weekly refresher courses in French as a foreign
language
• A help desk for administrative and pedagogical assistance
• An international student association that assists foreign students with a
buddy system
• On campus housing & student restaurant
Location
A seven hectare campus at Cachan (in the inner suburbs of Paris), where
teaching and research activities are organized
The Cachan campus is on the direct line of express trains, the «RER B»,
which directly connects the Roissy Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports and
the Gare du Nord.
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IDENTITY FORM
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École Spéciale des Travaux Publics, du bâtiment et de l’industrie
Private (non profit making association), recognized by the state, close
partnership with public owned Arts et Métiers Paritech, associate member of
Université Paris Est.
Paris (Cachan)
2 600
14%
2 year diploma - bachelor (in cooperation) - international master degree - diplôme
d’ingénieur (master’s degree) - PhD - professional specialization diplomas: mastères spécialisés
- institution-specific certificates.
Yes - Weekly courses and intensive summer & winter sessions of French as a Foreign Language
for Engineers and scientists.
Yes - - International master degree in Nuclear Civil Engineering (high performance structures,
innovative materials, safety) - Coursework semesters taught in English - Research & innovation
projects in English
Yes - - International master degree in Nuclear Civil Engineering (high performance structures,
innovative materials, safety) - Coursework semesters taught in English - Research & innovation
projects in English
Updated at November 2014
www.estp.fr
École Spéciale des Travaux Publics, du bâtiment et de
l’industrie
Paris (Cachan)
ÎLE-DE-FRANCE
Number of international students
enrolled each year: 14%
Network member: Université Paris Est
http://www.univ-paris-est.fr
Social networks
https://www.facebook.com/estpparis
Web site in English
http://www.estp.fr
BEFORE LEAVING
F RENCH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
COURSES
 C
ourses in French as a foreign language
offered before start of academic term
 Courses in French as a foreign language
available throughout the year
 Name of the training center: EPF-ESTP French
for Engineers
http://www.estp.fr/en/content/french-engineers-programme
HOUSING
 S
ervices offered
• Guaranteed space in student housing
controlled by institution
• Option to reserve and secure space in
another student residence
• List of available rentals or of Web sites that
can be used to find rental housing
Assistance to find accommodation, either in
student residences or in town, in individual or
shared appartments.
 T hese services apply to
All international students
 These services are free
 A
ssistance with administrative and
academic registration
 A
ssistance with housing (explanation of
steps to be taken with respect to housing
assistance, utilities, insurance, security
deposit, housing tax, etc.)
 Help opening a bank account
 A
ssistance with administrative and
regulatory compliance (such as obtaining
residency permit)
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL LIFE
 ebsite dedicated to student clubs and
W
special interest groups
http://www.estp.fr/content/le-bloc-bdeing%C3%A9nieurs
 A
lumni network
SID-ETP
http://www.sidetp.org
NE-STOP SHOP WITHIN THE
O
INSTITUTION
 R
elations internationales
http://www.estp.fr/en/content/practical-foreign-students-guide
Espace International - 28 avenue du Président
Wilson
Open all year.
9:30 - 18:00
Services available: Police Headquartiers in
Paris and near Cachan for the permit of stay
and several student residences in Paris and
in Cachan.
ONGOING SUPPORT
 S
pecific services
According to the programme, specific
transition semesters for foreign students.
Intergration seminar for all engineering
degree students.
 A
ssignment to peer mentor
All levels (bachelor, master, PhD), especially
during the first year.
 A
ssignment to faculty tutor
According to the programme, at all levels
(Bachelor, master, PhD).
PARIS (CACHAN)
USEFUL INFORMATION
 CROUS:
http://www.crous-creteil.fr/spip.
php?article131
 City:
http://www.paris.fr
 Network transit:
RATP
http://www.ratp.fr
 Useful documents for students
(forms, guides, contacts or other
documents):
- http://www.estp.fr/en/content/practical-foreign-students-guide
- http://www.estp.fr/en/content/frenchengineers-programme
Campus France - November 2014
 Institution’s online application form
http://www.estp.frff
For all training programmes: CEF procedure
and parallel enrollment directly with the ESTP.
UPON ARRIVAL AT THE INSTITUTION
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