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Education at the ECP is multidisciplinary and typically lasts three to four years.

During the first year ( Tronc Commun, or “ Common Trunk ”), students are required to take classes in science ( Mathematics, Physics, Biology ); in engineering ( Continuum Mechanics, Heat transfer, Digital image processing, Computer programming ,…) and in social sciences ( Economics, Management, foreign languages ,…).

After this year of “ Tronc commun ”, students choose all their course in a list respecting expectations from the administration.

An excellent level in sciences is required.

Then in the third year, students chose a major in a particular field which they study for one year and a half to two years.

After completing these 3 years and a half to four years of education, they receive the degree of “ Ingénieur des arts et manufactures ”, more commonly called “ ingénieur centralien ”.