Search the Community

University of Clermont Auvergne (UCA) is committed to developing educational programs for an international public (dual-award programs) and enhancing its research internationally. These two drivers have the broad support of programs which consolidate the position of our institution in the international environment through the participation of different consortiums in European programs and by our presence in cooperative academic associations such as AUF and EUA, and through our more and more active participation in international research and cooperation projects. Since its creation, UCA has embraced the two leading European political roadmaps for 2014-2020 through the Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020 programs. UCA is at the heart of the Erasmus Internship Consortium for the whole catchment area of Clermont Ferrand. As proof of recognition, since 2014, UCA has been distinguished in the Shanghai ratings for its achievements in physics, and since 2015 is ranked 193rd by the Times Higher Education for its international development. To obtain European accreditations and build dual-award or double-degree programs, it is vital to associate the English language with the teaching of French as a foreign language. The development of multi-lingual programs has become a priority for our French students and our international students. To rise to this challenge, flexible yet incentive action plans have been implemented for both the university schools and the laboratories. View full university

We are delighted that you are considering studying at our graduate school! Each year, students from over 20 countries come to study with us, and international students represent 10% of the SIGMA Clermont student population. Be a part of SIGMA Clermont and its international spirit! The goal of the Institute's research activities is to propose innovative, sustainable, and reliable solutions through the design of materials, structures, and machines, to guarantee the performance of mechanical systems throughout their life cycle, and to ensure the quality and efficiency of production systems. Chemistry research involves first-class pharmaceutical drug development, polymers, durability, and multiphased process engineering. You can find plenty of useful information on this page. SIGMA Clermont takes part in several exchange programs, like Erasmus+, n+i, Arfitec, Mexfitec, Brafitec, and CEF. Each year we welcome about 50 students from our partner universities. SIGMA Clermont considers every application individually and makes the admission decision based on the fully completed application form and enclosures. If you fulfill the requirements set by SIGMA Clermont, the International Office will send you a confirmation of acceptance by e-mail. Within the framework of our agreements with over 90 universities worldwide, you can join us for between one and four semesters for exchange studies and credit-awarded work. European students can integrate SIGMA via the Erasmus+ program, too. All classes are given in French. You are considering student exchange or full degree studies at SIGMA Clermont, or your home university has already nominated you? You can find plenty of useful information on this page. International affairs have always been at the heart of our school's philosophy, playing a transverse role in the three main sectors of our activity, teaching, research, and enterprise. Thanks to our network of relations worldwide, we can sustain a very high level of student and faculty mobility, both incoming and outgoing. We are convinced that this provides our students with a better, more complete preparation towards becoming tomorrow's engineers. Within the framework of our agreements with over 90 universities worldwide, you can join us for between one and four semesters for exchange studies and credit-awarded work. European students can integrate SIGMA via the Erasmus+ program, too. All classes are given in French. You can find plenty of useful information on this page. SIGMA Clermont takes part in several exchange programs, like Erasmus+, n+i, Arfitec, Mexfitec, Brafitec, and CEF. Each year we welcome about 50 students from our partner universities. SIGMA Clermont provides different levels of French as Foreign Language (FLE) classes for international students. This language course will be awarded 4 ECTS credits. We strongly recommend participating in this course, even if you already have some knowledge of French. Degree students will take DELF or DALF certification at the end of their course. Since its creation in 1908, the National School of Chemistry of Clermont-Ferrand (ENSCCF) has gone through several mutations, especially with the merger SIGMA ENSCCF. It has been able to adapt to the changes in each era and the industry's needs. The ENSCCF is a Public Administrative Establishment (EPA) under Article 719-10 of the Education Code (referred to as ex-Article 43), attached by convention to Clermont 2 University, under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. National Education of Higher Education and Research. Founding members of PRES Clermont University in 2008, ENSCCF and IFMA contributed to the establishment of territorial coordination "University Clermont Auvergne and Associates" in 2015. It is still the ENSCCF and the IFMA which, in 2013, opened the AGERA in the Auvergne territory (Alliance des Grandes Ecoles of Rhône-Alpes and Auvergne). View full university