Bridging program
Year 4

Degree

Engineering degree (Bac+5)

Campus

Paris-Cachan

Access

Bac+3

Timing

Full time

Language

English

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An international and multicultural class

The bridging program is a semester-long course taught entirely in English, specifically designed for students admitted directly into the fourth year.

This program is open to both French and international students and attracts a diverse range of students from various disciplines and nationalities.
This diversity offers a unique cultural richness and fosters stimulating exchanges, both academically and personally.

The four objectives of this programme :

To align the knowledge of students from different academic backgrounds, in order to facilitate their transition into the Master’s programme

Bridging technical and scientific gaps to ensure a solid common foundation

To provide a period of gradual adjustment, both academically (language, study methods, organisation of studies) and culturally (daily life, environment, international outlook)

To prepare students for the next stage of their studies by developing their technical, professional and intercultural skills

Course structure

The semester is organised around three main modules and a cross-disciplinary engineering project:

Sensors
Signal processing
Databases
Python programming
Big Data
Introduction to Machine Learning

Automotive
Electrical power (conversion, power electronics)
Heat transfer

Business English (TOEIC preparation)
Intercultural communication
An introduction to the main fields of engineering

Working in a multicultural team on a practical project
Developing project management skills
Scientific communication

Admission

The bridging programme is open to:

students in their third and fourth years of engineering school, and those in the first and second years of a Master’s degree (depending on specialisation)
international students on a dual-degree programme
holders of a four-year Bachelor’s degree or other international qualification

Application

Registration on AvenirPlus and selection by EPF (application fee of €100, €40 for scholarship holders)
- Period 2: 9 February to 3 May
- Additional phase: from 4 May
Full review of applications,
Half-day oral interviews for eligible candidates (a slot to be chosen on the platform),
Results
- Period 2: 2 June

Additional phase: on a rolling basis from 14 June onwards, depending on remaining places

Countries covered by the Études en France procedure.

International applicants covered by the Études en France procedure (see the list of countries concerned) are required to register on the Études en France platform.

Applications from non-European students are now closed to anyone who has not previously submitted an application via the Études en France platform.

Register on the Campus France website for your country
Add the EPF Engineering School course(s) to your course basket
Once your application has been validated by Campus France, you will have an academic interview with Campus France
Results will be communicated via the Etudes en France platform

English language proficiency test only: minimum B2 level. Test type: Duolingo or equivalent

Countries not covered by the Etudes en France procedure.

Submit your preliminary application online using the form below.

Complete your application with the following documents:

A photocopy of both sides of your identity document
A photocopy of your A-level transcript
Certified and translated photocopies of university results and diplomas obtained
Passport-sized photograph
Cover letter
CV
Results of an official French language test such as the TCF or equivalent (minimum level B1 where applicable)

English language proficiency test only: minimum level B2. Test type: Duolingo or equivalent

Tuition fees: €10,180 (starting in September 2026)

Careers and prospects following the completion of a general engineering degree

Graduates of the EPF General Engineering programme are suited to all sectors of industry. Depending on their chosen specialisation, graduates can develop their careers within their field of expertise and, thanks to a solid scientific grounding, continue to grow throughout their careers.

Discover all the career opportunities available for each specialisation on the dedicated pages.

EPF engineers hold a wide variety of roles and develop throughout their careers. They may become managers or project directors, design engineers in various sectors, research and development engineers, technical sales representatives, business development specialists, or work in maintenance, operations, supply chain management, design, client support, risk control and management, quality assurance, and more. Discover all the career paths by specialisation on the dedicated pages.