Study at Oniris - Graduate School of Engineering

Degree-seeking students

France has a unique dual system of higher education (www.campusfrance.org/en) and differs from the main education systems worldwide by the fact that Engineering is mainly taught at the Elite "Grandes Ecoles" which have specific admissions procedures and degree structures.

The “Diplôme d’Ingénieur” Oniris is accredited by the CTI (Commission des Titres de l’Ingénieur), a nonprofit organization in charge of performing programme of accreditation of engineering degrees in France.

The French “diplôme d’ingénieur” is a Master Degree and is recognized as such in USA from AACRO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers).

The engineering curriculum lasts 3 years and is taught in French.

Applying procedure for the “Diplôme d’Ingénieur Oniris” (deadline May 15^th)

International students can join the engineering curriculum by applying on the Campus France Platform. They can be admitted either:

• At the beginning of the first year, which corresponds to the 3^rd year of studies, via the “BE” competition
• Or at the beginning of the second year, which corresponds to the 4^th year of studies, via the “DE” competition

The “BE” competition is open:

• To international students who have successfully completed three years of scientific studies (BSc), or are currently following their third year of scientific studies
• To international students who can prove their French or foreign titles or diplomas which are considered as exemption by the jury.

The “DE” competition is open:

• To international students who have successfully completed four years of scientific studies (equivalent of the first year of MSc), or are currently following their fourth year of scientific studies
•  To international students who can prove their French or foreign titles or diplomas which are considered as exemption by the jury.

The international master of science dedicated to ENGINEERS for whom innovative food factory makes environment sense

PM3F is a 2 years integrated specific curriculum of a Master of Science in Process and Bioprocess Engineering accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. This MSc involves 2 other curriculums, PM3E and MBE and is jointly developed by Oniris, IMT Atlantique and Polytech Nantes on the strength of their common Research Unit GEPEA.

Exchange students

Exchange students can apply for semesters taught in French (semesters 5, 6, 7 and 8), or for semester 9 during which courses are offered in French and in English (for courses in English, please see  “fall semester study at Oniris”).

Students cannot take courses from different semesters.

In semester 9, students can mix courses in English and French on the condition there is no course overlap.

Application deadlines: May 15^th - Fall semester / November 1^st – Spring Semester.

Application form to download here. This document must be legibly filled, validated by your University and send to iro@oniris-nantes.fr

French as a foreign Language course taught without additional costs.

Accommodation: Oniris has a negotiated agreement for a limited number of CROUS university studios at the Madeleine BRES residence. For more information, contact the International Relations Department (iro@oniris-nantes.fr).