From inaugural lectures to work experience placement, from core subjects to scientific placement, the first year at the École des Ponts ParisTech combines the acquisition of solid scientific foundations with exposure to the corporate world.

August to September:the School opens

• Start of year timetable:Inaugural lectures, presentations, registrations

• Work experience placement in an operational role

• This is a work placement in an operational position.The work experience placement marks a break with previous educational experience and focuses on the ultimate purpose:entry into working life.

October to April:classroom learning 

In order to ensure that all students have the necessary scientific foundations, the first year is essentially dedicated to core subjects.However, there is a degree of freedom in the choice of a particular course or project, language, sport and work placement.

• Computer skills:scientific software
• Analysis
• Scientific computation
• Probability and statistics
• Mechanical engineering
• Information Technology:algorithms and programming
• General economics:introduction
• Humanities

Un cours au choix parmi : Choice of one course from:

• Physic
• Signal Processing
• Modelling and sustainable management of natural resources
• Ecology
• A chaotic world

One optional course

• Quantum mechanics

Seminars and projects

• Communication:introductory seminar
• Design
• Industry and sustainable development
• First-year project

Languages and sport

• Languages - Languages Department
• Sport

Scientific placement from April to July

The first year ends with a 3-month scientific placement.This is an introduction to research in the scientific field chosen by each student, in a research Establishment in France or abroad.

• Scientific placement – Career Guidance Service (SOP