Admission to the Preparatory and Degree Cycle in Engineering and Health is done via Parcoursup starting in mid-January.
One application, two institutions: Mines Saint-Étienne and Jean Monnet University.
⚙️ Admission Procedure
1️⃣ Eligibility Phase
Applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Review of academic record (first and final year)
Grades in core subjects: mathematics, physics, biology, French, and English. - Skills, work methods, and know-how
Teachers’ comments, class council opinions, and elements from the “Work Methods” section of the Avenir form. - Interpersonal skills
“Autonomy” and “Ability to commit to work” sections of the Avenir form. - Motivation and project coherence
Professional projection letter explaining your project. - Commitments and interests
“Activities and interests” and “Commitment” sections of the Avenir form.
2️⃣ Admission Phase
Candidates are classified into three categories:
- Highly eligible
Accepted without further conditions (interview waived). - Ranked
Invited to a 20-minute interview focusing on motivation and interest in engineering and health fields. - Not ranked
Application not accepted if academic level is insufficient.
📅 Parcoursup Calendar
- Opening: mid-January
- Application deadline: March
- Main admission phase: May-June
⚠️ Check the Parcoursup website for specific dates.
💡 Our Advice
- Take care with your motivation letter: express your curiosity and ambitions
- Demonstrate your interest in health and engineering
- Highlight your projects, experiences, commitments