The perfect balance between theory and practice, the integrated preparatory program gives you all the tools you need to succeed in your engineering studies!
Unique in France, this integrated preparatory program enables you to obtain 2 bac +2 level diplomas:
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The Citise* diploma
allowsstudentsto enterthe student and apprentice engineering programs at Télécom Saint-Étienne or other Institut Mines-Télécom schools without having to take part in a competitive examination (limited number of places). - Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie GEII or Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie MP (depending on path chosen) Professional diplomas. Partnership with IUT Saint-Étienne.
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Licence 2 Physique
Possibility of further studies at university.
* Citise: Cycle Initial en Technologies de l’Information de Saint-Étienne.
Join our integrated preparatory diploma course with two different tracks:
- GEII (Electrical Engineering and Industrial Computing) pathway
- MP (Physical Measurement) pathway
Program
Semester 1
Theoretical bases
Mathematics for engineers
Principles of thermodynamics
Geometric optics
Electrical and computer engineering
Electronic systems
Energy
Industrial computing
Digital information systems
Communication
English
LV2
Communication
Collaborate and communicate
Projects
Bibliographical scientific project
Multi-technology study and realization
Communication
English
LV2
Communication
Collaborate and communicate
Semester 2
Theoretical bases
Mathematics for engineers
Electrostatics
Point mechanics
Electrical and computer engineering
Electronic systems
Energy
Embedded computing (microcontrollers)
Automation
Communication
English
LV2
Communication (French, spelling)
Projects
Physics project
Multi-technology study and realization
Semester 3
Theoretical bases
Mathematics for engineers
Magnetostatics and induction
Wave physics
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electronic systems
Energy
Automation (control and regulation)
Object-oriented programming
Networks
Embedded programming
Sensors & vision
Communication
English
LV2
Business and communication
Projects
TIPE project
Semester 4
Theoretical basis
Mathematics for engineers
Electromagnetism and Interferences
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Digital image processing
Electronics for digital modulations
Databases and interfacing
Networks and transmission
Communication
English
Business knowledge
Projects
C# software project
Multi-technology design and implementation
Internship
Program
Semester 1
Theoretical bases
Mathematics for engineers
Principles of thermodynamics
Geometric optics
Physical measurements
Energy conversion
Chemistry
Metrology
Electrical systems
Data processing
Algorithms and computing
Mechanical design
Communication
English
LV2
Communication
Collaborate and communicate
Projects
Scientific bibliographic project
MP project: metrological study of a sensor
Semester 2
Theoretical bases
Mathematics for engineers
Electrostatics
Point mechanics
Mesures physiques
Matériaux
Chimie
Thermique
Informatique d’instrumentation
Électronique
Métrologie
Communication
English
LV2
Communication (French, spelling)
Projects
Physics project
MP project: making a complex measurement
Semester 3
Theoretical bases
Mathematics for engineers
Magnetostatics and induction
Wave physics
Physical measurements
Fluid mechanics and vacuum
Metrology and Quality
Signal conditioning and instrument control
Materials
Spectroscopic techniques
Acoustics and vibratory mechanics
Communication
English
LV2
Business and communication
Project TIPE
Semester 4
Theoretical bases
Mathematics for engineers
Electromagnetism and interference
Instrumental techniques
Measuring chains
Energy and environment
Chromatographic and electrochemical analysis
Digital electronics and imaging
Electromagnetic compatibility
Communication
English
Business knowledge
Project
Project MP: standardized measurements or tests
Internship
Job opportunities
After the Citise, there are several options open to you:
- Continue your studies at Télécom Saint-Étienne in one of our cycles (student engineer, apprentice engineer)
- Apply for admission to ITM engineering schools such as Télécom SudParis, Télécom ParisTech, IMT Atlantique (limited number of places).
Personalized student follow-up
In the event of difficulty, or simply because you have the right to change your mind, it is possible to change direction during the course of a BUT or Bachelor’s degree.
Admissions
You are in :
To enter our Citise integrated prep school in the first year, you need to pass the Geipi Polytech competitive entrance exam.
Competition registration
Registration for the Geipi Polytech competition takes place between January 15 and March 13, 2025, on the Parcoursup website.
To start the Parcoursup procedure, choose the “Télécom Saint-Étienne” school and add it to your wish list. You will then have access to all the schools in the competition.
The Geipi Polytech competitive entrance exam is considered as a “multiple wish”. This means that it counts as only 1 of the 10 possible wishes.
To finalize your registration, you must confirm your “Concours Geipi Polytech” wish list on Parcoursup before April 2, 2025.
Registration fees for the Geipi Polytech competition are €60 for non-scholarship holders and free for scholarship holders.
2025 competition tests
File study
For students in Terminale Générale in 2024-2025, the grades taken into account are :
- of the Mathematics speciality in Première
- of the Physics-Chemistry speciality in Première
- of the Bac de Français
- the 2 scientific specialties in Terminale (Mathematics, Physics Chemistry, Life and Earth Sciences, Numerical and Computer Sciences, Engineering Sciences or Biology Ecology)
- Terminale English
The marks taken into account lead to a file mark for each candidate.
All candidates are invited to the written test on Tuesday afternoon, April 29, 2025, from 2pm to 5pm.
Written test
- A mathematics multiple-choice test with questions on the common syllabus of the complementary math option and the mathematics speciality.
- 2 written tests on 2 scientific specialties to be chosen from the following 5 scientific specialties:
- Mathematics
- Physics and chemistry
- Digital and computer sciences
- SVT
- Engineering Sciences
The choice of the 2 specialties is made on the day of the test.
All subjects are given at the start of the test. Candidates have 3 hours to deal with them.
Candidates from the following courses are eligible to apply:
- 1st year GPGE
- 1st year CUPGE
- 1st year Integrated preparatory cycle (excluding Geipi Polytech schools)
- 1st year BUT (GEII or MP)
Terms and conditions of the 2025 competition
To join our Citise integrated preparatory program in the second year.
You must submit your application between 15/01 and 03/04/2025:
- Go to e-candidat UJM
- Telecom Saint-Etienne
- ENGINEERING DEGREE
- DU Cycle Initial en Technologie de l’Information de St-Etienne 2A (Integrated preparatory course)
Nature and procedure of the competition tests
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First stage: Eligibility
The application file is examined by the eligibility panel. Eligibility results will be announced on June 6, 2025 -
Second stage: Admission tests
Eligible candidates are invited to attend an interview with a panel of judges between June 11 and 21, 2025. -
Third step: Confirmation
Admission results will be announced on June 26, 2025. Successful candidates must confirm their admission to Télécom Saint-Étienne.
Training fees
As Télécom Saint-Étienne is a public school, the tuition fee for students from the European Community for 2024-2025 is €618 per year.
In accordance with the decree of April 19, 2019 and the decisions voted by the Board of Directors of the Université Jean Monnet, the registration fees for Télécom Saint-Etienne for students from outside the European Community for the year 2024-2025 are €3,879.
Students already enrolled at the Université Jean Monnet in 2023-2024, or on a mobility program with their home institution in 2024-2025, are not affected by these fees.
In addition to these fees, there is the Contribution à la Vie Etudiante et de Campus (CVEC) of €103 for the 2024-2025 academic year.
