Training structure
Faculty of Science
Presentation
The Cycle Universitaire Préparatoire aux Grandes Écoles (CUPGE) Mathématiques-Physique (Mathematics-Physics University Preparatory Cycle for the Grandes Écoles) is an advanced course with a focus on mathematics.
Objectives
To provide a sound basis for taking competitive entrance exams to engineering schools or continuing studies at university, in mathematics, physics or mechanics.
Know-how and skills
Acquire knowledge of 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 with students in the general mathematics stream, 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 Suites, series, limited developments
6 credits
General physics
6 credits54hAlgebra I linear systems
5 creditsElectronics
6 creditsCalculus CUPGE & maths
3 creditsWritten Compositions CUPGE S1
2 credits18hReasoning and Set Theory
2 creditsEnglish S1
1 creditsGeometry in the plane, space and complex plane
4 creditsAnalysis I functions of one variable and sequences
5 credits
And then
Further studies
L2 CUPGE, then competitive engineering schools, bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics or mechanics
Bridges and reorientation
having passed L1 CUPGE, you can enroll in L2 general mathematics; acceptance into L2 CUPGE is not automatic, as it is also conditional on obtaining good grades
Professional integration
This training opens the way to careers in teaching and/or research, and to engineering careers after a specialized Master's degree (or equivalent).