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CentraleSupélec
Bachelor of Engineering
CentraleSupélec
Course Overview
CentraleSupélec's Bachelor of Engineering is a 3-year English-taught undergraduate engineering degree based on the Paris-Saclay campus — the largest scientific cluster in continental Europe. CentraleSupélec is one of France's elite Grandes Écoles d'Ingénieur, formed in 2015 from the merger of École Centrale Paris and Supélec, and is ranked among France's top 3 engineering schools alongside École Polytechnique and Mines Paris. The Bachelor is a small-cohort programme (~120 students/year, heavily international) covering rigorous foundations in mathematics, physics, computer science, and core engineering across years 1-2, followed by a third-year specialisation: Computer Science & Data Science, Engineering Systems, or Energy & Environment.
Sri Lankan applicants targeting CentraleSupélec are typically A-Level / IB students with strong Mathematics and Physics — A/A* range or 35+ IB Diploma with HL Maths and Physics. The selling points versus a UK Bachelor's: tuition at €13,000/year (versus £30,000+ at Imperial / UCL / Cambridge), the Grande École engineering brand that travels in continental Europe and Asia, mandatory industry internships every year (8 weeks year 1, 12 weeks year 2, 16 weeks year 3 with companies like Dassault Aviation, Thales, Airbus, Schneider Electric, Total, EDF), and France's 12-month APS post-Bachelor's permit. Graduates typically progress into Master of Engineering programmes at CentraleSupélec, Paris-Saclay MSc tracks, or directly into specialised Master's at ETH / Imperial / MIT. Returnees route into engineering and consulting roles at Brown & Company, John Keells Engineering, MIT (Lanka), and IFS R&D.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: 3-4 A-Levels with Mathematics and Physics required at grade A or above. Further Mathematics preferred. Plus 5 O-Level / GCSE passes including English and Mathematics.
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes in the Physical Science stream — Combined Mathematics and Physics required at A.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 35+ points with HL Mathematics (grade 6+) and HL Physics (grade 6+).
- check_circle Application via CentraleSupélec's online portal — Lanka Scholar manages document certification.
- check_circle Motivation letter, CV, two academic references, online interview for shortlisted candidates. Mathematics or science olympiad participation strongly valued.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Duolingo English Test: 115+.
- check_circle French is taught alongside engineering modules — no entry requirement; students reach B1-B2 by graduation.
- check_circle English requirement waived if your A-Level / IB qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | €13,000 | Rs. 4,485,000 |
| Living Expenses & Housing in Saclay/Paris (12 months) | €11,000 | Rs. 3,795,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & CVEC | €500 | Rs. 173,000 |
| Health Insurance, Books & Travel | €1,200 | Rs. 414,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €25,700 | Rs. 8,867,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
CentraleSupélec Bachelor of Engineering graduates predominantly progress into Master of Engineering programmes at CentraleSupélec, Paris-Saclay MSc tracks, or specialised Master's at ETH Zürich, Imperial College, MIT, Stanford. Direct industry hires open at Dassault Aviation, Thales, Airbus, Safran, Schneider Electric, Total, EDF, Capgemini, Atos. France's 12-month APS post-Bachelor's permit converts to a Passeport Talent / Carte de Séjour Salarié or the EU Blue Card. Starting graduate engineering salaries €40,000-€50,000 in Paris. Sri Lankan returnees enter engineering and consulting roles at Brown & Company, John Keells Engineering, MIT (Lanka), IFS R&D, Virtusa engineering services, plus the Big Four Colombo engineering and operations consulting practices.
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