École Supérieure Angevine en Informatique et Productique (ESAIP), Graduate School of Information Technology and Production

• Location: Reims, Angers and Aix-en-Provence, France,
• Established: 1987,
• Number of students: about 1300,
• Language of instruction: French, English,
• Type: mixed.

The École Supérieure Angevine en Informatique et Productique (ESAIP) is a private institution of higher education that is a member of the Congress of Large Schools (CGE). It has campuses in three provinces of France.

ESAIP educates engineers in two specializations: "Digital Technologies" and "Risk Management and Environmental Engineering", specializing in the education of the specialists interested in the environment and computer science.

ESAIP is a leader in the internationalization of French education. With over 25 years of experience in international mobility, the school is recognized as an innovative and historic leader in the field of globalization. The high level of education that can be obtained in this institution is confirmed by graduates: 100% of specialists speak three languages and have spent at least a year and a half abroad during their studies.

During their studies at ESAIP, students will have to undergo several internships, thanks to which they will get acquainted with the business environment, gain a variety of experience and a willingness to apply their technical skills in practice. According to annual statistics, most students get jobs in the places where they did their internships.

The school organizes special support for incoming students, providing a variety of services, such as:

• STUDAPART online housing platform for renting apartments, rooms and apartments,
• Registration of CAF housing allowance, immigration documents, registration in the social insurance system,
• Opening a bank account, home insurance,
• Access to WEIS – Student Association for the Integration of International Students.

The residence in Angers has a partnership agreement with the school, thanks to which it provides 52 fully equipped rooms: 48 studios and four apartment apartments. The living areas have kitchenettes with a hob and refrigerator, bathrooms and bedrooms. The complex has a free laundry service, bicycle parking, coworking space with free internet access.

The residential complex in Aix-en-Provence also has a cooperation agreement and offers students two residences, which in turn provide ESAIP students with benefits and discounts on rent.

In other provinces of France, ESAIP assists in finding suitable accommodation by providing access to an online platform and a list of verified landlords. Some residences and apartment complexes offer accommodation exclusively to ESAIP students.

ESAIP supports the versatile development of students, so it willingly participates in the creation and activities of many student clubs: Green Code Challenge, Hack Night, Esaip Lan, Erasmus Nights, Made in Angers, sports clubs and creative exhibitions.

Students can participate in humanitarian actions - every year they go to countries around the world to help people. ESAIP also takes part in the 4L Trophy with one or more teams every year.

Sports offices provide students with a schedule of individual and group classes in many sports, including team and health. The most sought-after clubs can organize competitions at the level of the institution or city in which their campus is located.

The ESAIP Office of the Arts allows students to develop their interests in music classes, photography and visual arts studios, dance halls and other creative spaces equipped on the institution's campuses.

Student life is accompanied by regular holidays: concerts, parties, award evenings. All students take part in them, moreover, they themselves are the organizers of most events.

• The Grande Ecole institution, accredited by the French State in 2004,
• Member of the Conference of Higher Schools of France,
• Degrees are awarded by the French organization C.T.I,
• Students have the opportunity to work on professional projects on the basis of partner organizations: Avanade, Cisco, L'Oreal, Microsoft and others,
• Four mandatory paid internships lasting from 1 to 6 months for the entire period of study,
• Students of more than 30 nationalities come to campuses every year to study for a couple of months or for several years.

The school has three campuses, giving students the opportunity to explore the beauty of nature and the sights of France, have a diverse learning experience, and make friends with the largest number of students.

• Opened in 2017, the Mediterranean campus in Aix-en-Provence is located near the central part of the city - the road to the center will take 10 minutes by bike. On the territory of 23,000 sq. m. there are modern premises: coworking spaces, computer classes, study halls and recreation areas. About 250 students study on campus, there are 12 thematic clubs. In the vicinity of the site there are restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centers.
• The study area in Reims is the Grand Est campus, located on campus and 40 minutes by train from Paris, which will allow students to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The campus is adjacent to public parks and gardens, the territories of other universities and many restaurants. Only the first two years of engineering courses take place in Reims.
• The ESAIP campus in Angers is located 10 minutes from the city center, in the heart of a 4-hectare forest park. About 1100 students attend classes here, 140 of whom are foreigners. In their free time, they can participate in more than 40 clubs and organize events.

Depending on the year of study, the academic calendar contains from one to two semesters. The academic year lasts from September to June.

An approximate list of additional costs includes services totaling about 700 € per month:

• Accommodation and meals,
• Leisure
• Transport card,
• Personal expenses.

Campus expenses include possible registration fees, technology fees, and student association fees.

Candidates will have to fill out an online form and provide the required documents. ESAIP staff will contact applicants to provide follow-up information on campus arrivals, possible entrance tests, and orientation activities.

The alumni community of the educational institution has more than 5700 specialists, whose average annual income exceeds 37,000 €.

Graduating from the program, students occupy positions such as:

• Mobile Application Consultant,
• Web Project Manager,
• Information Security Consultant,
• Forensic expert,
• Network and Systems Architect,
• Eco-friendly entrepreneur,
• Technologist
• Analyst of energy flows.

The deadline for applications is July 15, and for international students entering the Erasmus program, it is November 15 and May 15.

For admission to ESAIP programs, you will need certificates and diplomas of past places of study, assessment transcripts and proof of proficiency in French / English. The prospective student needs to confirm the spoken language level or submit an additional application for an elective course to improve it.

Foreign applicants should also provide a passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit in France.

The institution offers a service for calculating possible funding that will help you apply for scholarships provided by the state or organizations in France.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision