
Funding your studies
Tuition Fees
Engineer Program (Student Status) |
Bachelor BMC/ BARC | Bachelor BTech/ Geodata (1st Year) | |
Annual Tuition Fees (2024/2025) | 9,700 € | 7,800 € | 7,100 € |
Application Fee * (1st Year) | 85 € | 50 € | 50 € |
Fees for Scholarship Holders | 15 € | 0 € | 0 € |
Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) Estimate | 103 € | 103 € | 103 € |
TOTAL 1st Year | 9,888 € | 7,953 € | 7,253 € |
For Scholarship Holders | 9,715 € | 7,800 € | 7,100 € |
Estimated Total Fees Over 3 Years Including CVEC |
30,203 € | 24,315 € | 7,459 € |
For Students Exempted from CVEC | 29,997 € | 24,109 € | 7,100 € |
*Exemptions include: refugee students, students under subsidiary protection, asylum seekers allowed to remain in the territory, French government scholarship holders, and scholarship holders in health and social training in certain regions.
Information on CVEC: Home - CVEC, Student and Campus Life Contribution
Accommodation on Campuses
Average cost of a room in private student residences:
Cachan | Dijon | Orléans | Troyes |
720 € | 515 € | 500 € | 400 € |
A brochure dedicated to accommodation solutions on campuses is sent upon request, detailing CROUS places, partnerships with student residences, and various contacts.
Paying Tuition Fees
- A deposit of €2,000 is paid annually for registration (before the end of August). Payment can be made online by credit card or by bank transfer.
- The balance of tuition fees is paid in two installments (October 15 and January 15) by direct debit, bank transfer, or on-site credit card payment.
- Upon request and for exceptional cases, payment installments (3 to 10 payments) can be arranged at no additional cost.
Funding the Engineer Program
Mandatory Internships:
The minimum legal stipend for an intern in 2024 is €609 per month for internships lasting at least 44 days (approximately 9 weeks).
1st Year Internship | 2nd Year Internship | 3rd Year Internship | |
Engineer Program |
Minimum 6 weeks Average internship stipend: €1,125 gross |
Minimum 9 weeks - Mandatory Stipend Average internship stipend: €2,362 gross |
24 to 26 weeks - Mandatory Stipend Average internship stipend: €9,600 gross |
Bachelor Program |
Minimum 6 to 8 weeks depending on the program Average internship stipend: €1,125 to €1,500 gross |
16 to 22 weeks - Mandatory Stipend Average internship stipend: €4,200 to €5,775 gross |
The Professionalization Contract in the 3rd Year – Engineering Program:
In the 3rd year of the engineering program, students can apply for a professionalization contract available on the campuses of Dijon, Orléans, and Troyes. This is a fixed-term employment contract in a work-study format, covering the entire final year of the program.
In this context, the 3rd-year tuition fees are fully covered by the company, and the student receives a salary equivalent to approximately 65% of the minimum wage (1,148.50 € gross as of 01/01/2024).
The Missions of the Junior-Enterprise ESTP:
The Junior-Enterprise operates like a service company, offering short-term paid projects. It leverages the skills of students on three campuses: Cachan, Dijon, and Orléans.
Access Additional Support at ESTP
Application fees: On presentation of proof, Crous scholarship holders benefit from reduced application fees for the engineering program (15 € instead of 85 €) and are fully exempted (50 €) for the bachelor programs.
Scholarships
Only students with student status paying tuition fees are eligible for scholarships.
- Scholarships for Crous scholarship holders
The school is authorized to admit Crous scholarship holders for all its initial programs.
Priority support is provided to Crous scholarship holders through the school’s own funds. These scholarships are deducted directly from the student account on the January 15 billing date.
Crous Level | 0 bis to 2 | 3 to 5 | 6 to 7 |
Crous Scholarship Amounts 2024-25 (over 10 months) | 1,454 € to 3,071 € | 3,828 € to 5,212 € | 5,506 € to 6,335 € |
ESTP Scholarship Amounts 2024 - 1st-year students | 8 to 12% of tuition fees | 15 to 40% of tuition fees | 50% of tuition fees |
ESTP Scholarship Amounts 2024 - other students | 7 to 10% of tuition fees | 12 to 20% of tuition fees | 35% of tuition fees |
- Scholarships for Non-Crous Scholarship Holders
Thanks to support from the French Building Federation (FFB), the National Federation of Public Works (FNTP), the Energy Transition Companies Union (SERCE), and ESTP's own budget, scholarships ranging from 600 € to 1,200 € may be awarded to non-Crous scholarship holders, including international students paying tuition fees.
The Spie Batignolles Foundation grants 12 scholarships of 2,000 € annually over three years to engineering and bachelor students.
All these scholarships are deducted directly from the beneficiary's student account on the January 15 billing date.
The ESTP Alumni Association provides exceptional financial aid to students based on social criteria, ranging from 600 € to 1,200 €. These scholarships are paid directly to the beneficiaries.
These scholarships are non-cumulative.
Crous Scholarships / Merit Aid / Housing Aid / Emergency Aid
Excellence Scholarships
The National Federation of Public Works (FNTP), BTP Bank, and the ESTP Foundation grant excellence scholarships annually to ESTP students across all programs in their 1st and 2nd years.
These scholarships, ranging from 1,200 € to 4,000 €, are awarded based on academic performance and are paid directly to the students.
International Mobility Aid
The ESTP Foundation offers scholarships for outbound mobility based on social criteria. In 2023/24, around 50 scholarships ranging from 750 € to 2,000 € were granted, depending on the mobility duration.
Under the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE), ESTP participates in the Erasmus+ program, which provides financial support for international mobility funded by the European Commission. Students can receive financial aid for academic stays at partner universities or internships in companies or research labs, in Europe or beyond. The aid amount varies depending on the destination country, stay duration, and type of mobility (studies or internships).
To promote green mobility, inclusion, and diversity in higher education, the Erasmus+ program provides additional, significant funding for students opting for low-carbon travel and those with fewer opportunities.
Regional Councils also provide financial aid to support international mobility. The campuses assist students in applying for these grants, particularly on the Troyes and Dijon campuses.
Financing Studies with a Student Loan
Student Loans:
Major banking networks offer student loans to ESTP students, facilitated by the school’s strong employability rates. Most student loans require a guarantor in France and allow deferred repayments, as well as occasional free repayments. (ESTP maintains close relationships with local bank branches near its campuses to facilitate connections.)
- Example Bred:
Rate as of 10/31/24: 1.49% for a maximum duration of 156 months.
No application fees.
- Example Caisse d’Épargne Ile-de-France:
Rate as of 08/31/24: 1.90%. No application fees.
Negotiations are underway with Société Générale, LCL, and BNP Paribas to establish partnerships ensuring preferential loan conditions for students: rates, repayment terms, early repayment.
Repaying Your Loan
- Engineering Graduate [1]: €43,309 gross annual salary excluding bonuses – €46,142 gross including bonuses. This amounts to an average of €3,609 gross per month.
60% of engineering graduates have a permanent contract before the end of their final internship.
97.5% of engineering graduates have a permanent contract within 4 months of graduation.
Example:
Loan amount | €30,000 | €30,000 |
Loan rate | 1.50% | 1.50% |
Loan cost | €450 | €450 |
Total repayment | €30,450 | €30,450 |
Number of installments | 70 | 30 |
Monthly payments | €435 | €1,015 |
Average annual salary | €43,309 | €43,309 |
Gross monthly salary | €3,609 | €3,609 |
Net monthly salary | €2,887.27 | €2,887.27 |
Disposable income | €2,452.27 | €1,872.27 |
- Bachelor Graduate: €30,545 gross annual salary excluding bonuses – €33,450 gross including bonuses [2]
This amounts to an average of €2,545 gross per month.
Estimated costs for a non-scholarship student – not eligible for ESTP or campus partner scholarships at Cachan (excluding international mobility costs and housing aid)
- Bachelor Graduate: €30,545 gross excluding bonuses – €33,450 gross including bonuses [2]
This translates to an average of €2,545 gross/month.
Estimated expenses for a non-scholarship student – not eligible for ESTP or Cachan campus partner scholarships (excluding international mobility costs – excluding APL housing aid)
Cachan | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year |
Tuition fees | €9,700 | €9,991 | €10,290 |
Application fees | €85 | ||
CVEC | €103 | €104 | €105 |
Housing costs | €720 | €720 | €720 |
TOTAL COSTS | €10,608 | €10,815 | €11,115.73 |
Internship stipend | €1,125 | €2,362 | €9,600 |
Remaining balance | €9,483 | €8,453 | €1,515.73 |
TOTAL FUNDING REQUIREMENT | €19,451.73 |
[1] Employment survey data for the 2023 graduating class – survey conducted with 649 respondents out of a class of 765 graduates.
[2] Employment survey data for the 2023 graduating class – survey conducted for site managers and professional licenses graduates.
- Estimated expenses for a scholarship student at level 5 – eligible for ESTP scholarships (excluding international mobility costs – excluding APL housing assistance).
Cachan | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year |
Tuition fees | €9,450 | €9,733.50 | €10,025.51 |
Application fees | €50 | ||
CVEC | €103 | €104 | €105 |
Housing costs | €720 | €720 | €720 |
TOTAL COSTS | €10,323 | €10,557.50 | €10,850.51 |
Internship allowance | €1,125 | €2,362 | €9,600 |
Crous scholarship | €5,212 | €5,212 | €5,212 |
ESTP scholarship | €3,780 | €2,433.38 | |
Remaining costs | €206 | €550.13 | €3,961.50 |
TOTAL FUNDING NEED | €3,205.37 |
To learn more
The Honor Loan
French nationals who cannot, due to their situation, receive a scholarship based on social criteria, may apply for an honor loan. This is an interest-free loan that must be repaid no later than ten years after obtaining the degree or title pursued (average annual amount: €1,500). This loan is granted for studies at a higher education institution under the Ministry of Higher Education.
Note: Social criteria scholarship holders at level 0 can also apply for an honor loan. Applications must be submitted starting September 1st to the Crous.
The State-Guaranteed Student Loan
Launched in 2008, this loan operates like a conventional bank loan but does not require collateral or resource conditions as it is guaranteed by the State. Some banks may offer loans of up to €15,000 to students under 28 years old, who are French or nationals of the European Union or European Economic Area, without resource conditions, and without parental or third-party collateral. Interest rates and loan terms vary by bank.
For more information and to find the most advantageous funding option, visit the “Finance your studies” website, a free service to search for student loans and connect with banks: http://www.financetesetudes.com/
Housing Assistance
- Personalized housing assistance or social housing allowance for students whose address differs from their parents’ address.
- Family housing allowance if the student lives at the parental home, depending on the family’s situation.
- For more information, contact the Family Allowance Fund (CAF) of your residence area.