Ecole Centrale de Marseille

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Ecole Centrale de Marseille is a prestigious French 'Grande École' known for its multidisciplinary engineering education, preparing students for high-level scientific and managerial careers. It excels in areas such as Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Energy Systems, fostering innovation through strong ties with industry and research. For international students, the university offers various exchange programs, double degrees, and dedicated support services, including French language courses and integration events, though the core curriculum is primarily taught in French. Its unique generalist engineering approach, combined with its vibrant location in the Mediterranean city of Marseille, provides a dynamic and enriching academic and cultural experience.

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Centrale Méditerranée (French pronunciation: [sɑ̃tʁal meditɛʁane]; Occitan: Centrala Mediterranèa), formerly known as École Centrale de Marseille ([ekɔl sɑ̃tʁal də maʁsɛj]; Occitan: Escòla Centrala de Marselha), is a graduate school of engineering (or Grande école of engineering) located in Marseille, the second largest city in France. Centrale Méditerranée (also called Centrale Med, ECM or simply Centrale) was created in 2006 by the merging of different previous institutions and has its origins from the École d'Ingénieurs de Marseille founded in 1891. As a successor school of the latter, it is one of the oldest French engineering Grande école, and ranks amongst the best engineering schools of France. It is one of the prestigious Centrale Graduate Schools (Paris, Lyon, Lille, Nantes, Marseille) and a member of the TIME (Top Industrial Managers for Europe) network. Simce its founding, Centrale...

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