Undergraduate Program

Efrei’s undergraduate program consists of three years of studies.

It is structured in 6 semesters referred to respectively as S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6.
Each semester is worth 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits.
The undergraduate program is equivalent in total to 180 ECTS credits.

The undergraduate program is based on 3 main areas of training:

  • The engineer’s scientific and technical training
  • The engineer’s general training
  • Professional immersion


Main distribution of the bachelor’s degree:
3/4 (75 %) scientific and technical training
1/4 (25%) general training

Upon completion of the undergraduate program, Efrei’s engineering students acquire the national bachelor’s degree “Licence Sciences et Technologies, mention mathématiques et informatique” (Degree in Science and Technology with Mathematics and IT), delivered in partnership with the University of Paris Est Marne-La- Vallée.

 

Scientific and Technical Training

 

Mathematics

In addition to the fundamental, overarching, structuring aspect of this scientific knowledge, mathematics makes it possible to:

  • study methods for presenting information (formal, coded or digital representations)
  • develop model processes (a process is a function)
  • carry out operations on these processes (processes are calculations)
  • Implement innovative procedures: correction of binary errors, cryptography, logistic optimization, etc.
 

Physics of Information

Physics is the science and knowledge of the real world, from the infinitely largest to the infinitely smallest.
Our physics program is based on information: how it is defined, processed, propagated, stored, as well as openings to nanotechnology and quantum information. The properties of matter and energy make it possible to:

  • implement procedures for creating and transforming products (chemistry)
  • create machines for transforming energy (mechanical, thermodynamic)
  • produce systems for processing and communicating information (matter physics, electromagnetics)
 

Electronic Systems and Functions

Electronics is a technical branch of physics which is primarily based on electricity and the use of specific materials: conductors, semi-conductors, insulators. Nowadays, all ICT operations depend on electronic functions (elements) and systems (functional assemblies). 

Electronics is inextricably linked to information insofar as it makes it possible to:

  • bring to life representations (sensors, coders)
  • carry out the processing practically (filters, processors)
  • communicate (emit, transmit, receive) and store (records, memories) information
 

ICT

ICT is the science and technique for processing and communicating information. To do this, it uses electronic “machines” and is essentially based on digital data, thanks to algorithmic processes.
It can be applied in a wide range of areas such as:

  • scientific calculation
  • modeling
  • sorting, prioritizing and processing text,, sound and image (multimedia applications)
  • managing industrial and commercial processes
  • managing communication systems
  • support for decision-making, etc.

 

Engineers’ General Training

Engineers’ undergraduate training is not confined to scientific and technical fields. In fact, engineers are naturally geared for high-level responsibility positions within companies in France and abroad. That is why a third of the program is dedicated to humanities and international studies (languages, culture and communication, personal development, ethics and responsibility, study abroad) as well as business knowledge.

 

Companies and Applications

Engineers work as a key part of companies: managing projects, teams, budgets, resources, etc.
A company is an organization which runs human resources aimed at producing goods or services. The running of this type of an organization requires:

  • Production systems (studies, designs, products)
  • Interface systems (suppliers, customers)
  • Financial systems
  • Promotional systems (sales), etc.
 

Training in Life Skills:

  • Gaining a command of written and oral communication techniques. It is essential for an engineer to be able to present a project in front of an audience and to write reports and professional notes, all with true conviction.
  • Improving one’s ability to work in a team and develop people skills. Through various activities, projects, interactive lessons, engineer interviews or the business internships, students develop the following competencies: listening skills, ability to adapt to your audiences, sense of service, managing a difficult situation, etc.
  • Developing one’s general knowledge by putting together projects on cultural and social phenomena. It is also a means of allowing students to develop their ability to think critically and argue their case.
 

English and International Scope

English is the language used for communication and business negotiation because of the globalization of business and industry. It is the “international” language particularly for calls for tender, proposals, publications and other manuals.

In the undergraduate program, a second language is compulsory.  Students can choose from 4 languages: Spanish, German, Chinese and Japanese.