Ecole privee des Sciences informatiques

• Location: 14 campuses, France
• Year of foundation: 1961
• Language of instruction: French
• Type: mixed.

École privée des Sciences informatiques (EPSI) is a post-baccalaureate school for training specialists in the field of IT and computer engineering.

Information technology is one of the most popular areas of specialization at present. Holders of a diploma in this field have applied knowledge, a voluminous portfolio and the possibility of employment in international organizations, rapid development and a high level of earnings. EPSI helps its students succeed in learning and fulfillment by offering five-step programs from BAC to BAC5.

The institution has 14 campuses in different parts of France, its own IT system of laboratories and a truly effective approach to learning - 80% of the school year students spend creating a personal portfolio, focusing on projects.

The institution practices "differentiated pedagogy" - setting up the schedule of the entire course, taking into account the differences between students: their level, progress, goals, etc.

80% of the training consists of team projects, seminars and coaching in real situations.

EPSI does not provide on-campus accommodation, but helps students find accommodation. The agency's partner network includes hotels, hostels and apartments, so each student will be able to find comfortable accommodation in different price ranges.

Student life in the institution consists of a variety of activities:

• Business Clubs
• BDE Association, fully managed by students
• Sports tournaments, e.g. mini-football
• Video game competitions
• Organization of thematic events, ceremonies and festivals
• A ski week organized after the winter exams.

The IT incubator, equipped in each training area, provides an opportunity to meet with creative professionals: accountants, lawyers, marketers to exchange information, master classes.

Thanks to active cooperation with a network of schools and training centers, EPSI offers additional classes in areas such as entrepreneurship, e-commerce, marketing, digital communications and much more. These courses are offered in a short optional format, but at the end they involve obtaining a certificate.

Employees of the institution provide assistance in finding internships, jobs or part-time jobs on campus.

• 14 campuses
• Partnership with public and state organizations, universities
• Personal assistant-mentor.

The school has campuses in 14 cities of France:

• Arres is famous for two unique squares, a bell tower and a citadel, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• Auxerre is a city with historical significance, located just over an hour from Paris.
• Bordeaux is one of the most attractive cities for developing youth.
• Brest is a dynamic city with more than 24,000 students from different universities.
• Grenoble is the capital of the Alps, one of the five most innovative cities in the world. There are more than 65,000 students of 180 nationalities.
• Lille is a European metropolis that unites students of different specialties: from artists to engineers.
• Leon is one of the best cities to start training in IT programs. More than 100 000 employees of this sphere work here at 6700 private and public enterprises.
• Montpellier is in the TOP-3 of the sunniest cities in France and is the fourth in terms of living standards in the country.
• Nantes - accounts for 35% of the young population under 25 years old.
• Paris is a campus in the center of the world-famous economic district of La Défense.
• Reims is a city with the possibility of quick employment.
• Rennes is a European metropolis that provides more than 38,000 IT jobs annually.
• Toulouse is the third student agglomeration after Paris and Lyon, with more than 111,000 university students.

One EPSI campus is also located outside of France – in Dakar, Republic of Senegal.

The equipment of the campuses differs little from each other. All educational buildings are equipped in accordance with the latest technologies:

• Large computer rooms
• Lecture halls
• Server, network
• Conference halls with more than 100 seats, equipped with interactive whiteboards
• A common video conferencing system that allows you to follow meetings, courses between EPSI campuses
• Multi-association rooms
• Recreation area with table football, cinema, etc.
• Outdoor terraces
• Sports stadiums, gyms and game halls, swimming pools
• Studios for extra lessons
• Event rooms
• Coworking spaces
• Car, bicycle parking.

One of the features of EPSI is the Digital Innovation Lab My DIL, designed to program, build and manage artificial intelligence. The lab connects all campuses, facilitating the exchange of information and projects between students and faculty.

All campuses are located in areas convenient for learning – either near the center or in economically active parts of cities. Students coexist with world-famous organizations, experienced IT workers, companies in other fields of activity. In the cities of France, the public transport system is well developed, so it is always easy to get from the educational buildings to local entertainment: cinemas, nightclubs, restaurants and cafes.

The training lasts for 9 months from September to mid-June. Each student can choose a comfortable format for passing the program:

• Permanent on campus
• Combining with work
• Alternating – on-the-job training.

Depending on the format, the cost of the program and its duration are calculated.

Additional costs:

• Accommodation, meals
• Public transport
• Medical Insurance
• Parking
• Leisure, personal expenses.

For admission you need:

• Fill in the application form on the official website or in the EPSI mobile application, paying for the application – 90-125 €,
• Get an invitation to one of the campuses,
• Pass internal testing for verification of computer knowledge, interview,
• Within five days to receive a response about the enrollment.

More than 80% of EPSI graduates find a high-paying job within six months of graduation. The average salary of apprentices is €32,000 per year.

Admission to EPSI is conducted on the BAC program 1. Requirements for applicants:

• Personal documents: passport, student visa or residence permit, health insurance, bank account, etc.
• Bachelor's degree diploma, transcript.

Education is conducted in French, so students must have sufficient language knowledge. All applicants undergo an interview and internal tests for knowledge of computer technologies.

School staff help students get federal loans and loans to make it easier to pay for tuition and accommodation. The institution itself does not provide its pupils with financial support.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision