Study abroad at Telecom SudParis

Thank you for your interest in Telecom SudParis. If you are here today, on this page, it means that Telecom SudParis has sparked your interest. It would be our greatest pleasure to welcome you!

We are very aware of the challenges and hurdles involved with studying abroad, not only the paperwork but also adapting to a new and unfamiliar working environment far away from home. To facilitate this transition and your journey to France, you will find below information concerning various administrative procedures.

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How to apply to Telecom SudParis

Telecom SudParis offers a variety of programs in the fields of digital sciences and technology. Our programs are available in French and/or English. All of our programs are open to international students. Note that the application process and requirements may vary from program to program. Additionally, students petitioning for admission based on partnership agreements through their home institution have a specific admission process.

Partner Students – Admission Procedure

Students coming to Telecom SudParis under an exchange and/or dual degree agreement with a partner university must comply with the following application procedure:

 

Step 1: Nomination by the Home institution

Partner institutions are responsible for completing and submitting a nomination form for each student they wish to nominate to take part in the partnership program.

 

Step 2: Application

Once nominated by their home institution, the nominee(s) will receive an email notification inviting them to submit their online application. The notification will contain the application portal link. Note that only fully completed applications will be reviewed for admission. A complete application package is composed of the following documents:

  • Online application form
  • One-page letter of motivation/statement of purpose (either in French or English)
  • Curriculum Vitae (either in French or English)
  • Copy of valid passport or National ID
  • A study plan of the courses intended to be taken at Telecom SudParis (exchange only)
  • A recent passport-style picture
  • Transcript of records (Bachelor grades for M1 program; Bachelor & Master 1 grades for M2 program) (either in French or English)
  • Language proficiency certificate based on the type of courses or program  (can be issued by home institution)
  • Recommendation letter(s) (optional)

 

Step 3: Admission review & results

Once the application has been received, it will be reviewed by our admission committee. If needed, candidates may be scheduled for an interview. Admission results will be communicated by email usually within six weeks after the application deadline.

Fall/Full year Spring
Nomination Deadline

Application Deadline

May 15 October 15

Non-Partner Students – Admission Procedure

 Students coming to TSP outside of an existing partnership agreement are considered non-partner students or Freemovers. Non-partner students must comply with the following application procedure:

 

Step 1: Visit the program page you are interested in
Make sure to visit our Programs section to learn more the program you are interested in applying to make sure this is the right fit for you and to learn more about the admission requirements.

 

Step 2: Admission
Now that you are ready and well-informed, you will need to apply for admission online. Visit our admission page to find out how to apply for the program you want.

Note that only fully completed applications will be reviewed for admission.

 

Step 3: Admission review & results
Once the application has been received, it will be reviewed by our admission committee. If needed, candidates may be scheduled for an interview. Admission results will be communicated by email usually within six weeks after the application deadline.

 

Language Proficiency

Some of our programs are available in French or/and in English, to ensure social and academic integration and success at Telecom SudParis, a minimum language proficiency is required. In addition, French Language classes are provided throughout the academic year.

French Language Proficiency:

For programs requiring French language proficiency, the minimum level is required for admission:

  • DELF : level B2
  • DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) is a diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education. Exams can be taken in more than 1200 centres located in 175 countries.

For partner students, an official language proficiency certificate from the home institution is accepted.

⇒ Looking for tips on how to learning French, explore the Campus France resource page.

 

English language proficiency:

For programs requiring English language proficiency, the minimum level is required for admission:

CEFRL : B2 level

For partner students, an official language proficiency certificate from the home institution is accepted.

One of the following test scores is required for admission:

TOEIC 750 / 790
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL IBT 72 / 120
Cambridge FCE
PTE Pearson 56 / 90
Itep 3.9 / 6

 

Exempted Countries from English Proficiency Test score requirement:

Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Liberia, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Monserrat, Namibia, Micronesia, Nigeria, New Zealand, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Students who have completed a higher education degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD) taught in English from an accredited institution may be exempt from the English proficiency test score requirement.

 

Academic Calendar

The academic year at Telecom SudParis is divided into 2 semesters:
Fall semester: September to February
Spring semester: February to June

Examination periods: one week in January and one week in June

→ Check our Academic Calendar for more information.

 

Credit and Grading System

Study programs undertaken in European schools or universities are validated by obtaining ECTS credits.
ECTS are European credits used by all the partner establishments within the framework of our Erasmus+ agreements.

A number of ECTS credits are allocated to each course depending on the workload required to validate it (all learning activities: seminars, individual work and exams). Students can therefore evaluate the workload and hours of study required to successfully complete a course.

  • 60 credits = one academic year
  • 30 credits = one semester

ECTS accredited courses are no different from standard courses. They are an integral part of the initial training delivered by the host establishment and are also taken by local students. The host establishment is responsible for allocating ECTS credits to its various courses. Credits can also be allocated to projects and theses, for example, as long as they are part of the initial study programme.

In order to obtain the credits, a student must have taken the whole course and passed the exams. Once this has been done, the ECTS credits awarded are valid in all European higher education institutions.

Find out more about ECTS credits

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