The school of {Innovation} and High Tech expertise*

2016 ― 2017

PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL1 STUDENTS Join the leading {} : Quick facts {IT School} in Europe

Dear International Students,

We will be happy to welcome you at Epitech and hope you will enjoy this unique learning experience! Epitech has solidifi ed its reputati on as a leading educati onal insti tuti on transforming a passion for computer science into experti se, opening doors to high-potenti al employ- ment opportuniti es comparable to those enjoyed by graduates from the elite French Universiti es. Business demands functi onal educati on based on the innovati ve Epitech model, which is built upon three qualiti es that WHAT IS EPITECH? are increasingly required in the workplace: adaptability, self-development and a sense of project management. Epitech prepares students for the ever-evolving profes- > The largest French higher education institution sional environment through unique learning methods: specialized in Information Technology > One of the most important institutions specialized - A modern model built on experience, orientated in IT in Europe towards action and project development, enriching theory through practi cal applicati on. 12 > Part of IONIS Education Group, which currently - An acti ve model, which turns a passive class parti cipant consists of 20 schools, 33 campuses, 23,500 cities into an acti ve self-starter living in the passion-driven students and 65,000 alumni context which embraces innovati on and initi ati ve. - A unique model, which provides the new and essen- > A large alumni network present in 30 countries ti al elements of success: teamwork, adaptati on, glo- bal orientati on, innovati on, creati vity, and above all a > 12 campuses in : , , , , 2 500 + sense of personal investment. , , Nancy, , , , work places and Epitech is not only a curriculum in the tune with the ti mes and the informati on and communicati on tech- > 3,000 active corporate partners nology sector. It is also an educati on that personally > 100% employment rate after graduation 150 enriches students by building their character, opening connections them to change and to others. This permits immediate, > Top-level annual salary in France yet sustainable, success. > Graduates working in key management positions 200 servers Emmanuel Carli, Epitech Director in major European and international companies > Innovation Hubs closely collaborating with companies at the forefront of technology The "Fishbowl" 24 h a day > Over 23 student associations 7 days a week

2 3 Good reasons Why come to {France}? to come to {Epitech} FRANCE IS THE FOURTH MOST POPULAR DESTINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 1 2 3 4 5

Old village Solutre-Pouilly with vineyards, Burgundy, France. INNOVATIVE NEW CAREER PROJECT-BASED INTERNATIONAL CULTURE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDENT LIFE LEARNING AMBITIONS INNOVATION OPPORTUNITIES METHOD Studying in France Learning a New Language

The quality of French higher education is widely reco- For many students, studying in France means an oppor- gnized throughout the world. French institutions figure tunity to learn French or to extend one’s command of prominently in the Shanghai Classification of Universi- the language. Doing so allows them to join a global ties, in the rankings of the Financial Times and Times community of 250 million speakers of language of Higher, and in the European Report on Science and Voltaire, Hugo, and Camus, an official language of the Technologies published by the European Commission. Olympics, the United Nations, and the European Union. With more than 278, 000 international students France is the world’s fourth-largest host country after the United States, the , and Australia. In the last 10 years, the number of international students in France has grown by 75%!

Paris as a stimulating professional environment Lyon from the top of Notre-Dame Famous for its dynamic cultural environment, Paris is de Fourviere. also a major center of international business and offers numerous career opportunities. Located west of Paris, La Defense has the largest concentration of businesses in the Paris region with 3600 companies. There are over 1,500 headquarters registered there, among which are IT companies, such as Atos Origin, IBM Europe, EDS Electronic Data System and Oracle. The city Issy-les-Moulineaux, located close to the Epi- tech campus, also offers an intense business life with FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EPITIECH LEARNING METHOD AND ITS INNOVATIVE COMPONENT, over 2,600 companies registered, such as Microsoft, The Eiffel tower from the river Seine in Paris. please refer to our general brochure that can be provided by Epitech international office at your request. Coca-Cola and Cisco Systems.

4 5 What International What are your study students say about options at {Epitech}? {Epitech}

“ It’s 180° diff erent : I used to learn in a “nor- “ The main diff erence mal” university and normal lectures. Here there is a lot of between Epitech and my home practice just like in real world ” university in Sebastopol will be the Exchange and double expectations in terms of submitted Jumana, exercises and workload intensity.” ” degree programs Ahlia University (Bahrain) Ivan, for students from our Sebastopol National Technical University partner schools (Ukrain)

2-year graduate-level curriculum for degree- seeking students

Winter School “ When I was doing my studies in “ At fi rst, it was very diffi cult , courses were more theoretical and honestly didn’t know if I and diff erent learning methods were could continue. However, thanks to used. Now at Epitech most of the classes the support, as days passed, we had are practical. We have many projects and better understanding and [it] became through these projects I can identify my more interesting. ” weaknesses. In addition, being here allows me to assess my ability to learn by using Summer School Toshiki, self-development techniques. ” Ristumeikan University (Japan) Rebecca, Jiaotong University (China)

6 7 Exchange semester Curriculum at {Epitech} for {degree-seeking} students

Internati onal students who meet the admis- - Validate 90 ECTS by completi ng YEAR YEAR sion requirements and complete two years of all classes mandatory for studies at Epitech can be awarded the Epitech degree-seeking students • C & Unix Intensive Lab Seminar (“Pool I”) • Business Management Graduate Diploma in Digital Innovation. Students willing to get the Epitech degree will - Complete a 6-month internship • Object-oriented programming and C++ Lab Seminar • Conferences organized by Epitech Career in a company located in the country (“Pool II”) At least one of these modules is mandatory for Development Center have to meet the following requirements: all incoming international students. The seminars, called of your choice (30 ECTS) “Pool”, will make students comfortable with the Epitech • Empowering Your Application with MS .NET/Java hands-on pedagogy. • Advanced Networking • Unix & Posix Software Development • Artifi cial Intelligence • Algorithms applied to software engineering • Malicious codes • Object-oriented programming and C++ Lab Seminar (“Pool II”) • Networking Security

• Advanced Unix & Posix Software Development • Kernel programming

• Object-oriented design and software applications • French Language and Culture

• Capstone Project • 6-month internship (for degree-seeking students only)* • Empowering Your Application with MS .NET

• Practical networks & Cisco

• French Language and Culture*

* This list is tentative and classes are subject to availability.

8 9 International International {Winter school} {Summer School} Object-oriented programming : February 15th to 26th, 2016 Epitech Bootstrap Summer: July 4th to 22nd, 2016

WEEK 1* WEEK 2* With the Epitech Bootstrap Summer, students will experience the Epitech innovati ve learning method. They will apprehend and bring together technologies in order to bootstrap the IT project they have always th th nd th • FEBRUARY 15 TO 26 , 2016 • FEBRUARY 22 TO 26 , 2016 dreamt of. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15th: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd Welcome, introducti on, campus visit. TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25th WEEK 1: French class, “Mini-Pool C++” “Mini-Pool C++” Engineering workshops Awarding of Certi fi cates > Learn imperative programming languages TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16th th th “The Pool”: C programming Language TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 : FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 : “Mini-Pool C++” Visit of the Nati onal Opera. Lunch at the rooft op of the legendary department WEEK 2: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19th: store Printemps, with the breathtaking Engineering workshops Visit of the Eiff el Tower. Lunch followed view on the monuments of Paris. >Learn object-oriented programming by a visit of a start-up accelerator Visit of the Digital Crossroads and its FabLab (1200 sq. meters dedicated “The Pool”: C++ programming Language to experimentati on in the area of digital and innovati ve technologies). WEEK 3: > Learn separation with the Epitech Innovation Hub Your Project Bootstrap in the Epitech Innovati on Hub

EXAMPLES OF THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM, BESIDES THE TECHNI- CAL MODULES (TENTATIVE SCHEDULE): > French language and culture > Visits and cultural outi ngs: cruise on the river Seine, Palace of Versailles, Eiff el Tower > Visits to Parisian start-ups and accelerators > Waterpark > Farewall party

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: http://www.summerschools.fr/epitech/ *This schedule is tentati ve. The fi nal list of acti viti es will be communicated to the students at their arrival.

10 11 Student life at {Epitech}

" YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO START OR CONTINUE LEARNING FRENCH AND DISCOVER THE FRENCH CULTURE. "

International student Sport Activities activities Epitech grants its students access To ensure your integration, the to Forest Hill, a sports club with 11 Internati onal Relati ons Offi ce will locati ons in the Paris area. The club off er several specifi c acti viti es for offers various activities that may international students such as a be practi ced during opening hours welcome party, cultural visits, regu- (from 7am to 11pm), as well as a lar meeti ngs and social events. A huge space, furnished with over French class will also be included 360 cardio-training machines. You in your curriculum. You will have will also have access to the famous the opportunity to start or conti - Aquaboulevard water park, unique nue learning French and discover in Europe. the French culture.

12 13 > APPLICATION PROCESS ACADEMIC CALENDAR The Epitech admission committee will screen the SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS 2016 Get application file. If the application file meets the Epi- Winter School 2016: February 15th to 26th, 2016 {prepared} th nd tech requirements, the student will get the admis- Summer School 2016: July 4 to 22 , 2016 sion offer. Students with no IT background applying ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS LONG-TERM PROGRAMS: for the Summer School will be invited for an inter- LONG-TERM PROGRAMS 2016-2017 Exchange program: > APPLICATION FILE view after which their admission will be confirmed. Orientation for international students: Students having completed at least one year of IT stu- • Application form (download on http://international. end September 2016 dies (students integrating the Epitech program for the epitech.eu/apply) Fall semester: October to December 2016 spring semester should have good knowledge of the C • Resume in English TUITION FEES Spring semester: January to August 2017 programming language in order to be eligible) • Statement of purpose in English Long-Term programs : 9 500€ per academic year. • A certified copy of your Bachelor degree ACCOMMODATION Degree-seeking students: • A certified copy of your academic transcripts PROGRAM FEES Epitech doesn’t offer dormitories on campus, but the A Bachelor degree in IT/Computer Science. Short-term programs (including tuition fees, extra-cur- International Education Office will assist you in your A certified copy is a photocopy of a document, in its ricular activities, accommodation, lunches and metro search for accommodation: Flat-sharing with Epitech Summer School: entirety, that is sworn to be a true copy of the original pass): students, Student residences, Studio apartments. Students from all type of backgrounds (business, by an authority (stamped, dated and signed). > Winter School 2016: 1 400€ design, and engineering, others…) and from all acade- > Summer School 2016: 2 000€ mic levels having an idea of an IT project they would • English language proficiency (TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC) Tuition fees could be waived for students from the EXPENSES like to bootstrap at Epitech. Students with no IT • Passport copy Epitech international partner institutions. Taking into account the many discounts for which stu- background will be invited for an interview with the • Application fee of 100 euros (non-refundable) dents are eligible, the average monthly student budget Epitech jury. Technical fees in Paris is €1,000 (including housing, transportation, > APPLICATION PROCESS A fully equipped laptop with Epitech software is man- meals, cell phone, internet and leisure activities). Winter School: The Epitech admission committee will screen the datory to complete our curriculum. You can either buy Students who have knowledge of the C-programming application file. If the application file meets the Epi- a fully equipped Epitech laptop for 990€ (cost valid for language. tech requirements, the applicant will be invited for an 2015-2016 only) upon your arrival, or bring your own CONTACTS interview. laptop and get installed our software on it. APPLICATION *We strongly recommend buying the Epitech laptop > APPLICATION DEADLINES: SHORT TERM PROGRAMS: instead of installing the software on your own com- Winter School 2016: December 28, 2015 > APPLICATION FILE puter. This will insure your success in your studies at Summer School 2015: April 29, 2016 (Summer School /Winter School): Epitech and avoid possible technical issues. Indeed, Long-term program 2016-2017 (semester/1-year): • Application form (to download on http://www. students who decide to buy the software are taking June 13, 2016 summer-schools.fr/epitech) a risk of frequently facing technical problems during Ksenia ANDREEVA, • Resume in English practical assignments and exams. Head of International Education Office • Statement of purpose in English (the description of [email protected] the IT project that you would like to bootstrap at Administrative Fees +33 1 44 08 01 74 Epitech is required for the Summer School) 200€ (exchange students) and 700€ (degree-seeking • A proof of you academic enrollment and transcripts students): rates valid for 2015-2016. Website in English at: http://international.epitech.eu/ • English language proficiency (TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC) • Passport copy • Application fee of 60 euros (non-refundable)

How to apply Students should send the application documents by e-mail to [email protected] before the required application deadline.

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* Postgraduate Degree of Expert in IT, code NSF 326n, Professional Certification, Level 1(FR) and level 7 (EU) registered with RNCP by order of August 12, 2013, published in the J.O. on August 27, 2013