Training structure
Faculty of Science
Presentation
The Cycle Universitaire Préparatoire aux Grandes Ecoles (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 probability, statistics, topology, electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetism, and consolidation of knowledge acquired in L1 in analysis, algebra, thermodynamics, 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.
English S3
2 creditsAnalysis III: Integration and Elementary Differential Equations
6 creditsProbabilities
5 creditsAlgebra III Reduction of Endomorphisms
6 creditsRigid Body Dynamics
Electrostatics & Magnetostatics
36hPolynomial arithmetic
3 creditsThermodynamics 2
36hASTRE's scientific approach to ecological transition
2 credits
English S4
2 creditsAnalysis IV Function sequences, entire series, Fourier
8 creditsTopology of R^n and functions of several variables
5 creditsAlgebra IV Euclidean spaces
6 creditsStatistics
3 creditsNumerical linear algebra
4 creditsElectromagnetism
6 credits54hPPE in mathematics
2 credits
Admission
Admission requirements
Applications can be submitted on the following platforms:
- French and European students: follow the procedure on the University of Montpellier's e-candidat website: https://candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature/
Target audience
First-year university students or students in preparatory classes 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
engineering schools through competitive entrance exams, bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, or mechanical engineering.
Gateways and reorientation
If you pass the second year at CUPGE, you can enroll in the third year of general mathematics.
Professional integration
Teacher, engineer, researcher with a specialized master's degree or equivalent.