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UTT's core missions are to conduct research, deliver education & training, and facilitate technology transfer. In the renowned yearly ranking of the French magazine "L'Etudiant," UTT takes in 2011 an enviable sixth position among 65 French engineering schools. The standard five-year engineering degree accredited by France's independent engineering degree accreditation body, CTI, can be tailored to each student's individual career objectives from the first year. UTT offers five engineering degrees, a master's program with the choice of nine specializations, a Ph.D. research program in five specialist areas, as well as work-integrated learning (WIL) modules which combine academic study with paid workplace learning (leading to either a vocational degree, an engineering degree or a master's). Research activities at UTT are conducted by eight teams within the Charles Delaunay Institute (ICD). The Institute pursues an interfaculty approach to the central theme underpinning all research efforts: risk management science and technology (RMST), one of the significant challenges facing modern society. UTT develops and maintains proactive relations with the industry through joint research programs with businesses and long internships for its students. UTT is a member of the Carnot Institute Network (along with the Compiègne University of Technology) and actively encourages new businesses. The University's commitment to project-based management and analytical accounting, coupled with innovative human resources practices, allowed UTT to figure among France's first "independent" institutions as of January 1, 2009, following the government's University reform bill aimed at granting greater autonomy to universities to manage their budget and staff. The University has also established a partnership-based Foundation to support its efforts and long-term development. UTT is part of the French network of universities of technology (UT) alongside Compiègne (UTC) and Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM). This unique engineering degree model, fostered by scientific research and close interaction with the business community in France and beyond, has also been emulated in China. In 2005, the three French universities of technology set up the Shanghai Sino-European University of Technology (UTSEUS), which currently counts 1,000 Chinese and French students. Sports play an essential part in the students' life at the University. Sports are not compulsory, but their practice is strongly encouraged. Students wishing to take part must subscribe to the sports union (22 Euros per semester). There are more than 40 sporting activities on offer. For certain activities, there may be a small surcharge. UTT allows students to customize their engineering degrees according to their needs and interests, offering a wide range of options from undergraduate through doctoral study level. The University is also developing a growing catalog of work-integrated learning (WIL) programs involving vocational degrees, master's degrees, and specific aspects of the standard engineering degree program. An extensive range of continuing education courses is also available. Besides their chosen technical and scientific programs, all students follow more general courses in business studies and management and at least one foreign language. Students enrolled in the five-year engineering degree program must spend at least one semester abroad, either on a course of study or as an intern in the industry. In today's competitive workforce, this experience allows students to be well-prepared to work for international organizations. UTT prides itself on being a truly international university that is open to the world and actively encourages cross-cultural exchange at all levels. The University has adopted a full-fledged international strategy anchored in academic agreements with world-class partner universities and international research programs. UTT is also a member of the European University Association (EUA). To give our graduates the edge in an increasingly competitive job market, we allow them to explore new cultures at every level of study, from first-year undergraduates to Ph.D. students. All students enrolled in our five-year engineering programs are required to spend a mandatory period abroad. UTT offers 16 international double degrees in partnership with universities abroad. Student mobility is handled by the University's dedicated International Relations Office. The Center provides information and support for UTT students preparing for their international period of study or internship and international students wishing to enroll at UTT. To help them get the most out of their time at UTT, non-French speaking students receive intensive French language instruction when they first arrive, and they can also attend classes delivered in English. 24% of our students are international, and more than 40 different nationalities are represented within the student body. UTT prides itself on its close connections with industry. Partnerships have been forged with over 3,000 businesses, allowing the University to engage in focused joint research efforts and place its students on internships. These internships often lead to permanent job offers after graduation. For more information, go to Jobs and Careers. Each year, the UTT Business Forum welcomes some forty companies to the Troyes Campus, allowing students to meet potential employers directly. Research partnerships are a top priority for UTT. Together with the Compiègne University of Technology, the University is an active member of the Carnot Institute Network of scientific research professionals who build and maintain partnerships with industry. Reflecting its commitment to scientific collaboration and technology transfer, the University proactively supports business innovation and creative initiatives by local entrepreneurs in the Champagne-Ardenne region. The apprenticeship tax levied on local businesses helps UTT upgrade the educational facilities available to students. The number of companies that opt to pay this tax directly to the University is continually increasing, reflecting its growing recognition within the business community. View full university