Training structure
Faculty of Science
Presentation
The Cycle Universitaire Préparatoire aux Grandes Écoles (CUPGE) Mathematics-Physics program is an intensive course with a focus on mathematics.
Objectives
Provide a solid foundation for passing engineering school entrance exams or continuing studies at university in mathematics, physics, or mechanics.
Know-how and skills
Acquisition of knowledge in set theory, arithmetic, geometry, analysis, linear algebra, thermodynamics, geometric optics, electronics, solid-state physics, computer science, and English.
Program
CUPGE students take most of their courses alongside students in the general mathematics program, but also take additional courses (around 35 ECTS per semester instead of 30 ECTS), particularly in physics.
Written compositions CUPGE S2
2 credits18hArithmetic and counting
6 creditsThermodynamics 1
5 credits54hPython for Science
4 credits36hAlgebra II, vector spaces, and linear applications
6 creditsSolid kinematics and statics
5 credits45hEnglish S2
2 creditsAnalysis II Sequences, series, limited developments
6 credits
General Physics
6 credits54hAlgebra I Linear Systems
5 creditsElectronics
6 creditsCalculus CUPGE & Math
3 creditsWritten Assignments CUPGE S1
2 credits18hReasoning and Set Theory
2 creditsEnglish S1
1 creditGeometry in the plane, space, and the complex plane
4 creditsAnalysis I Functions of one variable and sequences
5 credits
Admission
Admission requirements
Applications for the first year of the Bachelor's degree (L1) can only be made via Parcoursup: https://www.parcoursup.gouv.fr/
Please consult the platform for dates and procedures.
Target audience
high school graduates with a good level of mathematics, willing to work harder than most of their peers
Mandatory prerequisites
good level in mathematics, motivation
Recommended prerequisites
taste for work
And after
Continuing education
L2 CUPGE, then engineering schools through competitive entrance exams, bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, or mechanical engineering
Gateways and reorientation
After completing L1 CUPGE, students can enroll in L2 general mathematics; acceptance into L2 CUPGE is not automatic, as it is conditional on obtaining good grades.
Professional integration
This program paves the way for careers in teaching and/or research and for engineering careers after a specialized master's degree (or equivalent).