Ik ben een hogeschoolstudent: 5 jaar Epitech

From the very first day of the mythical C Pool, students are immersed in the fundamentals of computer science. The omnipresence of the project-based learning method teaches them autonomy, while creating a real culture of teamwork, mutual aid and collective success. The rest of the year is devoted to a series of numerous projects, an opportunity for students to adopt a very hands-on approach that teaches them the value of accountability. At the end of each semester, they present their “big projects” keynotes, and thus get into the habit of explaining their achievements and sharing their technical success stories.

Teaching modules in the 1st year

It begins with a 4 to 6-month internship in a company which allows the student to put into perspective the skills acquired during the first year and to specify his or her professional project. Back to Epitech after the internship, the C++ Pool puts the students right back into the habit of intensive programming. Finally, two projects punctuate the rest of this 2nd year: indie studio and zappy. They constitute the realization of a real video game that integrates the graphic engines currently used on the market and a complex simulation combining parallel programming and artificial intelligence. These projects will each be the subject of their own keynotes which will allow students to synthesize their knowledge before starting their own projects in the 3rd year.

Pedagogical modules in 2nd year

The 3rd year is a pivotal one in Epitech’s curriculum as it focuses on the place of IT in the various sectors of the professional world. Students are encouraged to think about the way in which computer skills, and more specifically their skills, fit into a concrete professional project and serve society. Therefore, innovation is put forward during this year which marks the beginning of the “innovation cycle”, which takes place over 3 years. Finally, this 3rd year reinforces the professionalization of the students thanks to an internship of 4 to 6 months and a part-time placement at a company for 2 days a week.

The international dimension is essential at Epitech. The 4th year takes place entirely abroad, in one of our 90 partner universities. On the programme: discovering new cultures, observing one’s own country from abroad, learning new teaching methods and expanding one’s network. In a globalized world, a high-level career, especially in computer science, cannot be achieved in the absence of an international dimension. During this period, Epitech students are immersed in the heart of a new working environment and can choose the courses best suited to their career project and their centres of interest. They continue to work as a team on their Epitech Innovative Project, remotely and far from each other, as they would be led to do if they joined an international company.

Pendant cette période, les étudiants d’Epitech sont plongés au cœur d’un nouvel environnement de travail et peuvent choisir les enseignements les plus adaptés à leur projet professionnel et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Ils continuent à travailler en équipe sur leur Epitech Innovative Project, à distance les uns des autres, comme ils seraient amenés à le faire s’ils rejoignaient une entreprise internationale.

Our network of partner universities

The 4th year abroad is a real asset in the education of our students. In order for them to have access to the best of the world of information technology, we have woven a network of 90 partner universities. The variety of these choices allows the student to find the destination that suits him or her best, both culturally and pedagogically.

Our partnership with Erasmus

As a signatory of the Erasmus University Charter, Epitech has established partnership conventions with different European universities to facilitate bilateral exchanges. “This year in Spain was an opportunity to discover another way of learning in a new country and a new culture. I have taken a step back and appreciated everything I’ve learned during the last three years and I have met people from all over the world, in a country where many cultures coexist.” Sabri – Epitech class of 2019 “I chose Thailand, in part because of its location. I visited Mexico just before thanks to my 3rd year internship and wanted to open up to Asia. Thailand is full of magnificent landscapes. Thanks to these two experiences, I now know that I want to travel as part of my job and that computers will allow me to work remotely.” Florian – Epitech class of 2019