The "National Graduate School of Engineering Chemistry of Lille" (École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille, ENSCL) was founded in 1894 as the "Institut de Chimie de la Faculté des Sciences de Lille." It is a public institution of higher learning supervised by the Ministry of National Education and Research and authorized to award the ENSCL MSc in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering recognized by the French Engineering Accreditation Commission upon completing the curriculum.
ENSCL is a member of the Gay-Lussac Federation that regroups 20 Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Schools.
Like in every French Engineering School, the program's duration is three years, after 2 or 3 years of preparation (intensive undergraduate preparatory program in mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
On behalf of everyone at the International Relations Office, I would like to welcome you to the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille (ENSCL).
Studying abroad is an exciting adventure, an opportunity to discover a new culture, and a great way to learn more about yourself in the process. However, living in a foreign environment, you may encounter unfamiliar challenges and, at times, feel lost and frustrated.
Our office is full of essential information on campus life, Lille, and France in general.
We look forward to providing services, resources, and programs that will enhance your experience at the ENSCL and during your stay.
We invite you to make the International Office your "home away from home" and hope that you will drop by often for advice, information, and social events.
Students gradually learn about future professions through economic sciences and management, conferences, and plant visits. They complete an engineering project at the end of their studies, most often in an industrial setting.
During the first year (semesters S5-S6), students consolidate their fundamental knowledge in the essential practices of chemistry, physical chemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, analytical chemistry, and inorganic and organic chemistry.
The second-year (semesters S7-S8) focuses on the applied aspects of chemistry: organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, solid-state chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering. Practicals, some of which are genuine mini-projects, allow students to familiarise themselves with the "scientific method" and learn to take the initiative.
For semester S8, Students choose one of the following three fields of study: "Biomass", "Chemical specialties and formulation," or "Materials science".
A third-year abroad is not only offered but encouraged. In this regard, ENSCL has established many relationships with institutions in the European Union (LEONARDO programs) and the rest of the world. International students are also much appreciated within the engineering program (see international students).
Physical education is obligatory in the first year of the engineering program.
To this end, we offer, with the help of an extensive Physical and Sporting Activities University Service (SUAPS), the means to participate in several physical activities, such as soccer, rugby, basketball, volleyball, handball, field hockey, track and field, cross-country, tennis and many more. The Sports Office (BDS), run by students for students, is another tool that is used to promote sports within our structure for any level of play.
The purpose of this association, comprised of second-year students, is to represent its members, improve students' working conditions, organize leisure activities for the entire school, prepare an annual school gala, participate in student events and establish close ties to the administration, the students and the alumni.
This association was created in 1983 and is governed legally by the 1st of July 1901 as a non-profit association. The program leads to an engineering degree and can lead to a Master's degree.
ENSCL offers an International Undergraduate Programme (CHEMISTRY INTERNATIONAL STUDIES), allowing both French and international students with science A-levels to enter one of the 19 Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Schools in the Gay-Lussac Federation (FGL) without sitting the entry exam.
The selection of a candidate is based on a thorough review of their application. The program lasts two years (semesters S1-S4). The courses are taught in Lille, Rennes, or Clermont-Ferrand. This preparatory program has been designed to host students having completed their secondary schooling within the last year, issued from France or abroad.
