Overview
The NUS French Double Degree Programme (FDDP) with the French Grandes Écoles provides the opportunities to learn from the best of both worlds, exposure to foreign cultures, networking with Singaporeans and foreigners, and proficiency in a third language. The Grandes Écoles are the top French engineering schools which provide higher education and quality research in engineering science. A common feature of all Grandes Écoles is the strong emphasis on Mathematics and Physics curricula in the first year which is equivalent to the honours level in NUS.
NUS Students
Students will spend the first two years in NUS, then leave for the French Grandes Écoles for two years, before returning to NUS to complete their Master’s degree at NUS. Students will be conferred the Bachelor degree with an appropriate class of honours after completing the first two years of undergraduate study in NUS and another two years of study in France. The Master’s degree and the prestigious Diplôme d’Ingénieur will be conferred after completion of the graduate studies in NUS.
As the study in the Grandes Écoles requires a high level of mathematics and physics knowledge, application is by invitation only. After the first semester in NUS, the top 5 to 10% of the students from the relevant majors will be invited to apply. No prior knowledge of French language is required at the point of application. The selection process is based on academic merit and on the motivation and maturity of the students to thrive in France.
| Year | Programme |
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| 3 | Year 1 Diplome d'Ingenieur studies at French Grandes Écoles |
| 4 | Year 2 Diplome d'Ingenieur studies at French Grandes Écoles |
| 5 | Master of Science/ Engineering/ Computing studies by research at NUS |
Note: Maximum candidature for the integrated Bachelor and Master programme is seven years.
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Facts about Grandes Écoles
- Main channel for education in Science, Engineering and Computing
- Only the top 0.15% of students in France are enrolled in the 6 Grandes Écoles
- Over 60% of the Managing Directors and Chief Executives in France’s 100 largest firms graduated from the Grandes Écoles.
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"CentraleSupélec is responding to needs of the global scientific community in shaping and supporting our students, within the current needs of society while leading it towards future trajectories. Our vision is that of the whole engineer. One who is independent-thinking as well as being socially and environmentally responsible. Be he or she a creator or a business leader, the CentraleSupélec graduate, will be able to bring together scientific excellence, technical expertise and an openness of spirit founded on the values of humanism, respect, sharing and co-operation; values that define us as an institution." Romain Soubeyran, President of CentraleSupélec.
École Polytechnique, also known as L’X, is a leading French institution combining top-level research, academics, and innovation at the cutting-edge of science and technology. Its various undergraduate and graduate-level programs – Bachelor of Science, Ingénieur Polytechnicien (Master’s level program), Master of Science & Technology, and PhD – are highly selective and promote a culture of excellence with a strong emphasis on science, anchored in humanist traditions. As a widely internationalized university, École Polytechnique offers a variety of international programs and attracts a growing number of foreign students and researchers from around the globe (currently 41% of students and 40% of faculty members). École Polytechnique offers an exceptional education to prepare bright men and women to excel in top-level key positions, all while maintaining a keen sense of their civil and social responsibilities. With its 23 laboratories, 22 of which are joint research units with the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the École Polytechnique Research Center explores the frontiers of interdisciplinary knowledge to provide major contributions to science, technology, and society. École Polytechnique is a founding member of Institut Polytechnique de Paris.
Since its founding in 1783, MINES ParisTech - PSL has educated engineers of the highest caliber, capable of solving complex problems in a diverse array of fields. France’s top school in terms of contract research work, MINES ParisTech - PSL conducts significant research projects focused on industry in particular, as with its support of ARMINES, a center dedicated to partnership research. Its fields of research are vast, from energy to materials, applied mathematics and geosciences to the social and economic sciences. MINES ParisTech is a founding member of ParisTech, the alliance of France's leading engineering schools. The school is also one of the 11 institutions of the Université Paris Sciences et Lettres, which brings together prestigious higher education and research institutions located in the heart of Paris.
École des Ponts ParisTech, created in 1747, is a higher education establishment that trains engineers to a high level of scientific, technical and general competency. Apart from civil engineering and spatial planning, historically the source of its prestige, École des Ponts ParisTech develops high-quality programs and research associated with the energy transition. Engineering education at Ecole des Ponts ParisTech means high scientific standards, a strong link with the business world, a multicultural environment with the presence of many international students, and a "tailor-made" curriculum that allows a personalized education.
Télécom Paris trains high-potential engineers for envision and endeavor to design digital models, technologies and solutions that serve society and economy mindful of people and the environment. Its engineering program offers a tailored, multidisciplinary, and comprehensive education covering the entire digital spectrum: mathematics, physics, electronics, communications, computer science, signal, image and data processing as well as management, economics, law and social sciences. Its engineering training is immersed in research and permanent contact with its economic and technological partners. It encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and international skills through a truly hands-on approach. Propelled by the dynamic alliance of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Télécom Paris offers an open and inclusive ecosystem and a wealth of opportunities for international students. Its campus provides multiple activities: sports, culture. Télécom Paris’ unique 3-year or 2-year engineering program is taught either in English or in French, depending on the specialization chosen.
For more information, please have a look at our website: https://www.telecom-paris.fr/en/international/international-students
ENSTA Paris is the oldest Engineering School in France and a top institution that offers personalized world-class training in several fields of excellence: Smart Mobility, Energy Production and Management, Data Science, Quantitative Finance, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Alongside these scientific specializations, students also benefit from an economic, human and linguistic training, and have the opportunity to carry out research projects in companies or laboratories. Research is also one of the School's major missions, as we have 6 Research Units -where our students can carry out their internships. Our graduates get to work in numerous sectors of activity, directly connected to the needs of global businesses. Thanks to these elements, ENSTA Paris has been ranked 2nd best Engineering School in France in terms of academic excellence (Le Figaro 2021) and 2nd best Engineering School in France for digital technology, computing and mathematics (Le Figaro 2021). Our green and modern campus is located 30 minutes away from downtown Paris and provides student accommodation as well as many sports facilities and a very wide range creative and cultural activities. For more information, please see https://www.ensta-paris.fr/index.php/en/why-choose-ensta-paris
French Students
| Faculty | Programmes open for application | Application Deadline | Website Link |
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| College of Design and Engineering |
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Early-January | https://cde.nus.edu.sg/graduate/graduate-programmes-by-research/ph-d-master-of-engineering/ |
| Faculty of Science |
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Mid-November (of the year before) | https://www.science.nus.edu.sg/graduates/msc-by-research/ |
| School of Computing |
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Early-January | https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/programmes/sp/ddp/french/grad/ |
Alumni
The French Grandes Écoles Alumni is an official alumni group registered under the NUS Office of Alumni Relations. It is established specifically for NUS alumni who were enrolled in the FDDP.
Contact them through their Facebook Group or join them at LinkedIn. The FDDP Alumni is seeking new members to join them. Do feel free to connect with them through their Facebook Group or LinkedIn. All students are strongly encouraged to join the team!
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