OMNES Education is a private higher education group educating around 40,000 students and 2,000 executives in continuing education each year.

The group brings together schools across Management, Engineering, Political Science and International Relations, Communication and Advertising.

OMNES Education Schools

Schools within OMNES Education include:

•⁠  ⁠CEDS

•⁠  ⁠CEI

•⁠  ⁠CREA

•⁠  ⁠ECE

•⁠  ⁠ESCE Business School

•⁠  ⁠EU Business School

•⁠  ⁠HEIP

•⁠  ⁠IFG Executive Education

•⁠  ⁠INSEEC

•⁠  ⁠International University of Monaco (IUM)

•⁠  ⁠Sup Career Alternance

•⁠  ⁠Sup de Création

•⁠  ⁠Sup de Pub

OMNES Education also has a network of 10,000 partner companies.

Studying in France

The OMNES Education materials highlight the following information about studying in France:

•⁠  ⁠40% of Master’s programmes are taught in English

•⁠  ⁠The number of international students in France has grown by 17% over five years

•⁠  ⁠France is presented as the 4th most popular destination worldwide for international students

•⁠  ⁠Campus France manages study, internship and research scholarships

•⁠  ⁠Programmes are available in both French and English

The French Higher Education System

Higher education in France follows the Baccalauréat or high school diploma.

Main stages include:

•⁠  ⁠Bachelor — Bac+3

•⁠  ⁠Some programmes — Bac+4

•⁠  ⁠Master — Bac+5

•⁠  ⁠Doctorate

Direct entry is possible for some programmes, and a preparatory year is not always required.

Recognition and Accreditation in France

Campus France

Campus France recognises institutions that facilitate the integration of international students.

Conférence des Grandes Écoles

The Conférence des Grandes Écoles is described in the presentation as the “French Ivy League”.

Students graduating from certain CGE-accredited Master’s programmes may be able to stay in France for one year after graduation to look for work.

Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur

The CTI is connected with the recognition of engineering schools and programmes.

France Compétences

Recognition through France Compétences confirms the level of career-oriented programmes and may correspond to Bachelor’s or Master’s level.

Student Benefits of Studying in France

The materials highlight the following benefits:

•⁠  ⁠Tuition fees are generally lower than in the UK or USA

•⁠  ⁠France offers lifestyle, cultural heritage, cuisine, architecture and varied landscapes

•⁠  ⁠Many French schools rank among leading institutions worldwide

•⁠  ⁠France’s central location makes travel to other European countries easier

•⁠  ⁠A wide range of programmes is available in French and English

Indicative monthly living costs are approximately €800–€1,900.

Costs can vary from one city to another.

ECE — The Grande École of Digital Engineering 

ECE has more than 100 years of technological expertise since its foundation in 1919.

According to the presentation:

•⁠  ⁠ECE reports a 100% employment rate six months after graduation

•⁠  ⁠100% of programmes are certified and/or recognised by the French State

•⁠  ⁠The school has strong positioning in Artificial Intelligence

•⁠  ⁠Areas include Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Cybersecurity and Networks

ECE Bachelor Programmes

Bachelor areas include:

•⁠  ⁠Artificial Intelligence

•⁠  ⁠AI Developer

•⁠  ⁠Application Development

•⁠  ⁠Cybersecurity and Networks

Bachelor programmes are awarded at Bac+3 level.

Entry is possible at Bac, Bac+1 and Bac+2 level.

According to the presentation, work-study is available after one year in France.

ECE Master of Science

Master of Science areas include:

•⁠  ⁠Data Management

•⁠  ⁠Artificial Intelligence

•⁠  ⁠Cybersecurity Management

•⁠  ⁠Cybersecurity Manager

•⁠  ⁠Sustainable Energy Futures

•⁠  ⁠Embedded AI and Edge Intelligence

•⁠  ⁠AI for Business Transformation

•⁠  ⁠Information Systems and Digital Sovereignty

•⁠  ⁠Technology Management and International Entrepreneurship

Programme structures may include fundamental courses, specialisation, a 3–4 month internship, followed later by a 4–6 month internship and thesis.

ECE Grande École Areas

The presentation includes areas such as:

•⁠  ⁠Data and AI

•⁠  ⁠Financial Markets

•⁠  ⁠Finance and Macroeconomics

•⁠  ⁠Energy Transition

•⁠  ⁠Cybersecurity

•⁠  ⁠Environment and Sustainability

•⁠  ⁠Corporate Finance

•⁠  ⁠Aeronautics and Space Systems

•⁠  ⁠Connected Autonomous Vehicles

ESCE Business School

ESCE Business School focuses on international business and management.

According to the presentation:

•⁠  ⁠76 nationalities are represented on campus

•⁠  ⁠The school has 15,000 alumni

•⁠  ⁠92% of graduates are employed within six months

•⁠  ⁠83% of graduates work on international projects

ESCE Programmes

Specialisations include:

•⁠  ⁠International Business Management

•⁠  ⁠International Marketing and Data Management

•⁠  ⁠International Finance

•⁠  ⁠Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Some programmes are taught fully in English, while others combine English and French.