University track in Sciences

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Application 2024 starts on March 11st (16h00)

Application ends on April 23rd (23h59)

Shortlist available on May 20th

Exam session between May 27th and June 21st

Admission results available on June 26th

Presentation

Are you passionate about science and scientific research? The ENS offers you a 3-year graduate programme in one of its 7 scientific departments.

This graduate programme prepares ideally for the Ph.D. This exceptional training through research leads to careers in higher education, research and innovation, both in  public and private sectors and more generally to future leadership roles.

The selection of ‘normaliens’ scientific students is based on a common general organisation, which is then adapted according to the specificities of each department.

Admission at the L3 or M1 level depends on the department, and on the decision made by the board.

Organisation

 

The pre-selection process, based on candidates' academic records, focuses on the topics of direct interest to the department of application

Candidates must have excellent academic results demonstrated by several indicators (ranking in the top 10% of the class, distinctions in undergraduate exams, excellent grades in the major/subject area of their bachelor/undergraduate studies), certified by letters of recommendation and a cover letter.

The motivation interview tests motivation for research, scientific skills and personal interest for sciences in general (internships, research projects or research experience, readings, etc.).

The test in major evaluates specific skills in the main discipline.

Each of these tests can be written or oral (see department web page).

The final results will take into account the results of the two tests.

Applicants on the waiting list will be called based on withdrawal from admitted students in the same department.

 

Pre-selection phase :

The relevant department will look through each candidate's dossier (academic records). Candidates are required to provide:

            - CV

            - Marks from their education since and including the "baccalaureate" - high school diploma/A-Levels/Abitur/end of secondary school exams.

            - Cover letter

            - Names and e-mails of 2 referees to provide on the application portal

 

Selection phase :

A list of candidates who have been admitted, as well as a waiting list, are after the Admission Jury meeting, chaired by the Vice-Director of the ENS for science studies.

The withdrawal of a candidate admitted into a department will lead to the first avaliable candidate on the waiting list of the same department being called.

Departments

Mis à jour le 11/3/2024