As the fourth industrial power in the world, France today founds its competitiveness on its technological know-how and on a tradition of innovation of more than two centuries.
Throughout the scientific and industrial history of France, the education of its elites has been of highest priority. This tradition of excellence rests most specifically on the Grandes Ecoles, whose reputation greatly oversteps France's borders.
The GEM schools of engineering are amongst the oldest and highly ranked Grandes Ecoles. GEM graduates possess a broad range of expertise. They are appreciated for their ability to manage complexity and to hold positions of the highest level of responsibility.
Doctoral training is an essential part of the GEM programs and is founded on the expertise and diversity of its research teams. PhD graduates from the GEM are much in demand in national and international research teams and in industry.
> About the GEM
Designed to form high-level engineers, the GEM (Groupe des Ecoles des Mines) network brings together 7 prestigious French engineering schools of reference, offering programs that cover the entire range of sciences and technologies that are necessary for the development of industry.
The GEM awards the following degrees.
- Doctorates (PhD);
- three Master's level degrees :- the «Diplôme d'Ingénieur» - Joint Master's in Engineering and management
- the "Master Recherche" (MSc)
- the "Master Professionnel" (MEng)
All of these degrees are accredited at national level. The programs offered by GEM in its three Graduate Schools, are taught by highly qualified professors, researchers, and professionals from the corporate world. They are the stepping stones to promising and fascinating international careers beyond simply technical and scientific expertise.
The GEM network combines the standard of excellence and the power of a large organization. The GEM counts 5000 students in all engineering fields, with 1500 graduates per year and 30 000 alumni to offer their experience and support.
Enriched by its long past, GEM is adapting to the new context of globalization by resolutely positioning its growth in an international perspective :
10% of students come from abroad International experience is an integral part of the study program for all students 20% of graduates undertake their professional careers outside of France GEM maintains consistent contact with close to 250 partner universities throughout the world.