1. How do I enrol at Polytech'Marseille ?
> See the "Admissions" heading
Polytech'Marseille's recruitment procedure is based on written examinations (Competition A), the selection of applications (Competition B), equivalency ratings for foreign diplomas, or levels of professional experience (Competition C). |
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2. Can foreign students apply to Polytech'Marseille ?
Yes, the admission of foreign students is based on the student's application (Competition C). The criteria laid down by the Board of Examiners are the same as for French candidates, although the specificities of each nationality are taken into account (the courses equivalency rating, motivation for the engineering profession). |
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3. What is the required level for admission ?
The student must have good high school results, good references from teachers and must be highly motivated. |
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4. What are the specialised subjects of Polytech'Marseille ?
Polytech'Marseille currently specialises in three subjects :
- Energetics - Mechanics
- Microelectronics and Telecommunications
- Industrial Engineering and IT |
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5. What about career prospects ?
> See the "first jobs" heading
Polytech engineers can be found in large industrial groups (60%), small & medium sized companies and industries (35%) and public establishments (5%). As concerns the geographical location of jobs, it can be noted that 90% are situated in France, 7% in Europe and 3% in the rest of the world. Graduates take an average period of about 2 months to find a job. |
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6. What is the starting salary of a Polytech'Marseille engineering graduate ?
Over the last 5 years the average starting salary has been Euros 28,000. |
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7. How is the teaching organised ?
> See the heading "Education and Training"
The courses are held over 6 semesters for each branch :
- a Core Subject cycle lasting 3 or 4 semesters,
- an Option or Advanced cycle in the second and / or third year, depending on the branch. |
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8. How are languages taught ?
English is compulsory. During the course, the student will reach a TOEIC level of at least 750 points out of 990. 180 hours of English are taught throughout the course (3 years). A second language is not compulsory. |
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9. Is it possible to study a language other than English, German or Spanish ?
No, not at the school. |
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10. How long do the studies last ?
The studies last for 3 years (for access directly after Bac +2 / Associate's Degree). This is reduced to 2 years for students admitted to the 2nd year. |
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11. Is Polytech'Marseille a public school ?
Yes, it depends on the Ministry of National Education, and is authorised by the CTI (the Commission of Engineering Titles) to issue engineering diplomas according to the specialised subject. |
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12. Are there placements during the course ?
> See the "Company placements and projects" heading
Yes, there are placements as from the first year, during set periods. |
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13. How are the examinations organised ?
> See the heading "Education and Training"
There are standard rules concerning examinations: the general average must be greater than or equal to 12, without falling below an average of 6 for a subject. There are 2 examinations every year. Each of the branches has its own examination modalities : number of modules, coefficients, etc… |
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14. Are resits possible?
Students may only resit once during the 3 years, after the board of examiners has made an exceptional decision. |
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15. Where is Polytech'Marseille?
> See the heading "Geographical location"
> See the heading "Access map"
Each department of the Polytech'Marseille has its own premises; two of them are located at the Château Gombert business park and are only 200 meters apart; the third is located at the Saint Jérôme university campus, 3.5 km away (in the department of the Bouches du Rhône). |
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16. Is student accommodation available ?
> See the heading "Accommodation"
The Saint Jérôme campus has accommodation run by the CROUS (student association), and halls of residence and private rooms are also available. |
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17. How much are course fees ?
> See the heading "Finances"
The course fees cost 570 euros for the academic year 2001 / 2002.
These fees include university enrolment and social security. |
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18. Are there sports facilities at Polytech'Marseille ?
Yes, sport holds an important place and is based on the skills and know-how of the inter-university sports department. The minimum time dedicated to sport for the three branches is 20 hours per semester, representing a total of 100 hours for the course. |
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19. How do I get to Polytech'Marseille ?
> See the heading "Access plan" |
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20. Is there continuous professional training ?
We currently hold occasional courses. These courses often deal with precise subjects, at the request of a company or summer schools. Their scope is due to be widened and generalised by the implementation of a department dedicated to their development. |
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21. Is it possible to carry out part of the training abroad ?
The course enables easy access to specialised subjects taught in the other branches of the school and enables the student to integrate in specific training programs run in other schools in France or abroad (by agreement). |
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22. Who finds the placements ?
The engineering students can carry out their own placement research or make use of the many offers submitted to the school. |
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23. Are placements remunerated ?
Remuneration varies depending on the company. |
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24. How many placements are there ?
> See the heading "Company placements and projects"
The placements represent about 1085 hours of training (3 placements per year). This makes up more than 30% of total hours. |
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25. Is it difficult to find a placement ?
No, numerous placement offers, which are submitted to the school, are filled every year. |
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26. What are the themes, dates and durations of the placements ?
> See the heading "Company placements and projects" |
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27. Is there a "special placements agreement" between the school and the companies ? Are they remunerated and full-time ?
The placements are subject to an agreement between the school and the company and are full-time.
Remuneration or compensation varies depending on the company. |
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28. To whom must employment and / or placement offers be sent?
> See the heading "Contacts"
Employment offers are made available to the students via the school's internet site or via notice boards on the premises, after validation by the placement officer.
Employment and placement offers should be sent to the secretarial service of the relevant department. |
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29. Are placements abroad common ?
Yes, many students choose to go abroad for their placements. |
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30. Is Polytech'Marseille authorised to receive apprenticeship tax ?
Absolutely, it is authorised for senior executive quotas and cumulates middle management. |
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