The École Spéciale de Mécanique et d'Electricité (English: Special School of Mechanics and Electricity), also known as ESME Sudria is a French
private grande école
A (; ) is a specialized top-level educational institution in France and some other countries such as Morocco and Tunisia. are part of an alternative educational system that operates alongside the mainstream List of public universities in Franc ...
founded in 1905. It is a part of the
IONIS Education Group.
Founded in ''1905'' by ''
Joachim Sudria'' and certified by the State since ''1922'', the diploma is signed by the ''French Education Ministry'' and authorized by the "''
Commission des titres d'ingénieur
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''". The ESME-Sudria is also member of the "''
Conférence des Grandes Écoles''" and of the
Union of Independent Grandes Écoles.
The school graduates students at different levels:
* ''
Bachelor of Science
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Master of Engineering
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International variations
Australia
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'' certified by the Order of Engineers
* ''
PhD'' (cooperation with
University of Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée or
University of Paris-Saclay
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)
Since 2006, the school has been part of the
IONIS Institute of Technology from
IONIS Education Group.
Alumni
*
Marie-Louise Paris (1921), founder of the EPF in 1925
ESME Sudria Foundation
Founded in 2011 by Alstom, Engie Ineo, Eiffage, Technip et the association of ESME Sudria Engineers, with funds from the Fondation de France, ESME Sudria stands out among French engineering schools in that it strives to favour social diversity among its student body. The school notably offers study grants to students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Notable recipients have included France's 2015 Youth Cultural Ambassador, Antonin Houssière, and 2020 Olympic archer Alexandre Marie.
References
External links
ESME-Sudria website
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Engineering universities and colleges in France
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1905 establishments in France