Professional Bachelor’s Degree TOPOGRAPHY, ROADS AND UTILITIES NETWORKS

Practical information

Apprenticeship status

Bac +3 – Professional Bachelor’s Degree

Not mandatory

September

Covered by the apprenticeship contract

Cachan

1 year

Becoming an expert in sustainable urban development

The Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Topography, Roads and Utilities Networks aims to train specialists capable of designing, implementing, and monitoring urban development projects and networks.

The program's ambitions

In response to the challenges of ecological transition, sustainable infrastructure management, and smart cities, this one-year work-study programme provides strong technical skills and hands-on field experience. Its objective is to train professionals who are immediately operational in the fields of topography, urban development, and public works.

The program's structure

The TRUN (Topography, Roads and Utilities Networks) programme is delivered over one year in a work-study format. It combines courses in topography, road engineering, wet and dry utility networks, GIS, CAD, regulations, project management, and sustainable development. The programme is built around laboratory practical work, real-life case studies, and site visits. A supervised project linked to the host company and continuous professional immersion complete the training. Students progressively gain autonomy throughout the year.

The program's advantages

A State-recognised professional bachelor’s degree preparing graduates for careers in topography, geomatics, and network management, a rapidly growing sector.

Teaching delivered by experts in geomatics, networks, and new technologies (drones, digital transformation).

Immediate professional integration with a managerial status, meeting labour market needs in topography and territorial management.

Learning objectives

Training professionals capable of designing, managing, and coordinating development projects in line with territorial challenges.

Carry out high-precision topographic surveys to support the design and monitoring of infrastructure or development projects.

Process and analyse geospatial data using digital tools (GIS, CAD) to model, analyse, and enhance territorial planning.

Design road and utilities network (R&UN) projects integrating technical standards, environmental constraints, and urban needs

Ensure coordination between construction sites, local authorities, and users to guarantee smooth on-site operations

Manage an urban development project in all its dimensions: studies, planning, coordination, and operational monitoring

Intended audience

Recent graduate

Admission criteria

Prerequisites

Admission requirements :

Admission is open to applicants holding a BTS MGT MN, BTS TP (Public Works), BUT 2 in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Construction, L2 in Geography, Spatial Planning, or Urban Planning, or an equivalent qualification.

Admission is based on application file review and a motivation interview, and is open to all applicants except non-EU international candidates.

Important :

To apply, candidates must be under 30 years old and must not have been out of education for more than 2 years if they do not have a professional activity or if their professional activity is outside the construction sector.

Candidates who have been out of education for up to 4 years but have professional experience in the construction sector are eligible to apply.

Application requirements

Application file on our platform

Motivation interview

Partner company recruitment

Apprenticeship contract signature

1st session Complete application deadline: Thursday, March 6, 2026 Pre-admission jury: Friday, March 13 (review of complete applications)

2nd session Complete application deadline: Thursday, April 9, 2026 Pre-admission jury: Friday, April 17 (review of complete applications)

3rd session Complete application deadline: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Pre-admission jury: Friday, May 22 (review of complete applications)

Work experience

No internship.
The programme is delivered over 12 months in a work-study format, with a variable rhythm depending on the period: several consecutive weeks at the School followed by several weeks in the host company.

Certification/assessment methods

Assessment is based on continuous assessment, semester examinations, the quality of supervised projects, and a company activity report defended orally. The apprenticeship period is assessed jointly by the workplace supervisor and the academic team. The degree is awarded subject to validation of all modules and the acquisition of the expected competencies.

International opportunities

Long-term international mobility is not included in this work-study programme. However, opportunities for internships abroad may be considered depending on the projects and host companies.

Funding and everyday life

Because funding should never be a barrier to ambition, ESTP offers personalized support and a wide range of solutions accessible to all profiles. Scholarships for academic excellence, assistance from the ESTP Foundation, public programs (CROUS, Erasmus+), partnerships with companies or banks, paid internships, work-study programs, assignments through the Junior Enterprise… everything is done to enable everyone to build their career path with confidence. Our goal: to give you the means to move forward with peace of mind, from the first day of your training to your entry into the workforce.

Career opportunities

This programme provides access to careers such as:

Topographic Surveyor in construction companies or engineering design offices.
Assistant Surveying Engineer in chartered surveyor practices.
Geomatics Surveyor within the technical departments of local authorities or project owners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the admissions process work?

The process takes place in three stages:

1.Submission of a complete application file via our platform (response within three weeks).
2.If pre-selected, an interview will be scheduled within two weeks.
3.Upon admission, a job offer and a signed apprenticeship contract are required to finalise enrolment.

What qualification is awarded?

A Bachelor’s-level diploma awarded by CNAM, officially recognised by the French State as a Licence Professionnelle.

What are the tuition fees?

Tuition fees are fully covered under the apprenticeship contract. There is no remaining cost for the apprentice.

What is the duration of a professional bachelor’s degree?

The programme lasts one year following a two-year post-secondary qualification.

When will I receive my admission results?

Results are communicated during the week following the admissions board meeting.

Is this programme open to international students?

Yes, subject to conditions. Non-EU international students must have completed at least one year of studies in France to be eligible for an apprenticeship contract.

On which campus are ESTP professional bachelor’s degrees delivered?

All programmes are taught on the Cachan campus.