Overview
To meet the growing demand for global engineering education, ESIGELEC has partnered with the International Centre for Applied Sciences (ICAS), Manipal, India, to offer a unique Transfer Program for high school graduates.
Students complete the first two years at ICAS, MAHE, studying core subjects such as engineering, mathematics, physics, and computer science. To transfer to ESIGELEC, students are required to learn French up to Level B1 – DELF, in preparation for the next three years of the program in France.
At ESIGELEC, students choose from 12 specialisation tracks and complete a 4–6 month internship, gaining practical, technical, and managerial experience. Upon completing the program, graduates earn an international engineering degree.
About our Partner
The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is synonymous with excellence in higher education. The University is home to over 28,000 students world-wide from 57 different nations, with a vibrant alumni network of over 94,000 members in various walks of life.
The University town of Manipal is spread over 600 acres with state-of-the-art educational facilities, recreational & sports amenities, and several centres of excellence. Coupled with world-class pedagogy and a 2500 strong faculty, MAHE is a pioneer in academia as well as research.
The Transfer program is offered in association with the International Centre for Applied Sciences (ICAS), MAHE.
Snapshot
Location:
Years 1 & 2 – ICAS, MAHE, India
Years 3, 4 & 5 – ESIGELEC, France
Language of Instruction:
English
Intakes:
ICAS, MAHE, India – August
ESIGELEC – Year 3 – September
Program Duration:
ICAS, MAHE – 2 years
ESIGELEC, France – 3 years
Entry point:
After high school
Total Number of
ECTS Credits:
300
Degree Awarded:
Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Equivalent of Master of Engineering)
Accreditation: ESIGELEC and INSA ROUEN NORMANDIE are jointly accredited to award the joint degree Diplôme National de Master, since 2015. The programmes leading to this degree are delivered entirely on campus, at ESIGELEC, Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray
Why you should choose this program
You get the equivalent of a
Master’s degree in just 5 years
You will have the possibility of
doing a work-study program
Internships in year 3, 4 & 5
Affordable tuition
French language classes
offered free of cost
Bonus reason – You can
graduate with two degrees!
Minimum Entry Requirement
High school certificate with an overall average score of 60%
2.8 on a scale of 4 (CGPA) in the first two years at ICAS
International Grade Conversions
This is a guide to help international students like yourself in estimating your eligibility to this program.
However, this is an indicative list and should not be used as an official measure of admissibility.
Qualification
Baccalaureate General
Minimum Entry Requirement
11 Overall score of all subjects undertaken
Qualification
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate
Minimum Entry Requirement
4.5 out of 5 Overall GPA of all subjects undertaken
Qualification
China Senior Middle 3 (Gao San)
Minimum Entry Requirement
70% overall for all graded subjects undertaken
Qualification
Fiji Seventh Form Certificate
Minimum Entry Requirement
65% overall for all subjects undertaken excluding work experience, physical and health education and general studies
University of the South Pacific Foundation Year
65% overall for all subjects undertaken excluding work experience, physical and health education and general studies
Qualification
Abitur
Minimum Entry Requirement
3.20 Overall score of all subjects undertaken
Qualification
Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE)
Minimum Entry Requirement
15 Overall score from the 5 best subjects from category A or C
Qualification
India CBSE, All India Senior School Certificate, or CISCE Indian School Certificate
Minimum Entry Requirement
60% average score from the 4 best academic subjects
India Accepted State Boards of Education (may vary per state)
65% average score from the 4 best academic subjects
India Punjab and Haryana State Boards of Education
80% average score from the 4 best academic subjects
Qualification
Secondary School Certificate of Graduation SMA 3 or SMK 3
Minimum Entry Requirement
78 % overall from the 5th and 6th semesters
Qualification
GCE A Levels
Minimum Entry Requirement
Minimum score of 7 calculated using 2 or 3 H2 level subjects*
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Overall score of 24
Qualification
Upper Secondary School Certificate of Graduation (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho)
Minimum Entry Requirement
Overall average of 2.75 of all graded subjects
Qualification
Immumgye Kodung hakkyo Choeupchang (Upper Secondary Certificate) AND College Scholastic AbilityTest (CSAT) equivalent score
Minimum Entry Requirement
290 Overall score CSAT
Qualification
STPM
Minimum Entry Requirement
2.67 Overall GPA of all subjects undertaken
Unified Education Certificate (UEC)
Maximum of 25 calculated using the top 5 subjects**
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
ATAR of 65
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
65% overall for the best 6 Grade 12 subjects excluding workplace preparation or open courses.
Qualification
Nepal School Leaving Certificate Examination
Minimum Entry Requirement
% overall score from all subjects examined
Qualification
Philippines Senior High School (Academic track)
Minimum Entry Requirement
General average 85
Qualification
Singapore A Levels
Minimum Entry Requirement
Minimum score of 7 calculated using 2 or 3 H2 level subjects*
Qualification
General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
Minimum Entry Requirement
Minimum score of 7 calculated using 2 or 3 H2 level subjects*
Qualification
National Senior Certificate
Minimum Entry Requirement
Overall average
Qualification
Matayom 6 Certificate of Secondary Education
Minimum Entry Requirement
2.60 Overall GPA for all subjects undertaken
Qualification
Senior High School Diploma
Minimum Entry Requirement
70% overall score from all subjects examined
Senior High School Diploma plus General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT) Score
32 Overall GSAT score from best 4 subjects
Qualification
US High School Diploma
Minimum Entry Requirement
2.60 Overall GPA for all subjects and SAT or ACT
Qualification
Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduate Diploma)
Minimum Entry Requirement
7.5 Overall GPA for all subjects (10-point scale)
Tuition & Living
(figures indicated
are for 2025-2026)
Year
Amount
Year 1 (ICAS, India)
₹ 5,05,000
Year 2 (ICAS, India)
₹ 5,05,000
Year 3 (ESIGELEC, France)
€ 8,050
Year 4 (ESIGELEC, France)
€ 8,050
Year 5 (ESIGELEC, France)
€ 8,050
LIVING EXPENSES PER MONTH: € 750 (approximately)
*Tuition fees are subject to change
Key Dates
Apply between 1st January
and 30th June
How to apply?
Language Requirements
Language (Year 1 & 2) – English-taught
The medium of instruction for your high school must be English.
Your written and spoken English must be good enough for you to fully understand the courses you follow during these two years.
Language (Year 1, 2 & 3) – French-taught
B1 (DELF / TCF)*
*During the first two years, we offer free online training in French up to Level B1 (DELF / TCF). This can be a link to the pathways page. You must obtain this certificate to transfer to ESIGELEC.
Before the start of the program in France, you will receive 75 hours of intensive classes*
*Fees for the French language classes to be paid at the time of paying the tuition fees for year one in France.
The Tracks
What you will study at ICAS,
MAHE, India
The first two years of the program are delivered at ICAS where students will study general engineering, mathematics, physics and computer science.
See Curriculum
Engineering tracks at ESIGELEC
In their first year in France, students will study general engineering. In their second year, students may choose to specialise in one of 12 tracks for accelerated, discipline-specific learning.
See Tracks
Work-study, apprentissage
In France, this is a form of education where students combine studying and working (a paid job) at a company, at the end of which they get the degree. This system is open to young people aged 16-29, and requires a signed employment contract, with the company paying tuition fees and the apprentice receiving a salary. Foreign students are also eligible for this program. At ESIGELEC, around 100 students get work-study contracts each year.
Double Degree Option
ESIGELEC is one of France’s most well-connected institutions internationally. You can choose to
complete a part of the training at one of our partner universities and thereby get two degrees!
Here’s a list of universities where this option is available
COUNTRY
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY DOUBLE DEGREE / TRACK
United Kingdom
Cranfield University
Several Master of Science options in various tracks
Canada
Ecole de Technologie Supérieure, Montréal
Several Master of Science options in various tracks
Canada
Université du Québec, Chicoutimi
Several Master degree options in various tracks
China
Beijing Jiaotong University
Master in software engineering
United States of America
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
Several Master of Science or Professional Masters in various tracks
Finland
Abo Akademi University
Master’s degree in information technology
Ireland
Dublin City University
Master of engineering in electronics & computer engineering
Tunisia
Ecole Polytechnique Internationale Privée de Tunis
Diplôme d’ingénieur
Need more information?
If you have any questions or are not sure if this is the right programme for you, we are here to
guide you and help you find your perfect fit. Please get in touch with us at
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