Cost and Funding

Plan your budget, identify your funding options

The Master of Science in Engineering Prospective Design (PRODE) is a national Master of Science in Engineering degree. It therefore falls under a regulated tuition fee system in public institutions. Depending on your status (initial training, work-study, international, returning to studies), several options are available to fund the year.

Tuition and mandatory fees

National tuition fees (set by the Ministry)
Amounts may vary slightly each year.

European students (EU / EEA / Switzerland):
€254 / year
Non-European Union students
€3,941 / year

Other mandatory fees

Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) ≈ €105 / year
Mandatory annual fee payable by all students enrolled in initial education (except scholarship holders). It must be paid before administrative registration.
Civil liability insurance
Mandatory for all educational activities, including access to technological platforms and internships.

Project Budget

Depending on the projects, it may be useful to plan a budget for:

printing / light prototyping,
travel (visits, field trips, partners),
software/tools (for specific needs beyond institutional licenses).

Possible Funding

Scholarships and Financial Aid Available

The international and excellence-oriented nature of the Master of Science in Engineering opens the door to several funding options depending on your status.

Students in initial education (French/EU)

Need-based scholarships (CROUS)
Students receiving need-based scholarships are exempt from registration fees and the CVEC.
Regional assistance
International mobility grants (for internships or projects abroad)
Student solidarity and initiative fund

International students

Eiffel Scholarships (French Government)
Embassy scholarships
Aid according to bilateral agreements
International cooperation programmes (Campus France, AUF, etc.)

Employees / continuing education

Company skills development plan
OPCO funding
CPF (depending on situation)
Case-by-case review with Pôle Emploi

Master’s Thesis Compensation (Long Internship)

Mandatory stipend
The mandatory internship of 4 to 6 months (Master’s Thesis) entitles students to a mandatory minimum monthly stipend in accordance with French legislation.
Mobility Grants
Internships conducted at international partner laboratories may be eligible for additional mobility grants (Erasmus+, regional aid).

Funding support

It is essential to contact the administration of the Master of Science in Engineering to obtain confirmation of the exact amounts and the exemption conditions applicable to your specific situation.
École des Mines de Saint-Étienne supports each applicant to: