Mechatronics Department

The Mechatronics department’s mission is to train scientists, through and for research, in the field of engineering sciences, in order to:

• produce new knowledge, develop/imagine new concepts, models and methods, validationnprotocols and tools in laboratories and institutes, research and R&D centers;
• transmit this knowledge to students, future engineers and technicians in universities and schools;
• provide expert appraisal of industrial projects, development plans or public policies.

The department offers a unique 4-year training program for careers in research, innovation and teaching. It is based on the ENS Rennes Master’s degree. It emphasizes a core of disciplinary skills in mechatronics, as well as cross-disciplinary skills in research, multidisciplinarity, teaching and international relations.

By its very definition, mechatronics is a multi-disciplinary field, with a wide range of teaching options:

• a solid grasp of the physical sciences and associated scientific disciplines ;
• good knowledge of cutting-edge technologies;
• hands-on experience of integrated design approaches.

Recruitment

The department offers two selective recruitment routes with two statuses:

• 1st year admissions via competitive selection exams (PSI, PT, TSI and ATS banks) with the status of “normalien-ne fonctionnaire-stagiaire” (remuneration of around €1,500 gross per month and ten-year commitment) or parallel admissions in 1st year with a selection based on a portfolio with the status of “normalien-ne étudiant-e”;
• Admission in 2nd year by competitive examination in 2nd year (at M1 level), with the status of “normalien-ne fonctionnaire-stagiaire”;
• Parallel admissions in 3rd year (M2 teaching course) with selection based on portfolio.

Each year, 3 allocations normaliennes are awarded to students admitted to the 1st year of the Mechatronics department, on the basis of their academic excellence and social criteria, providing a guaranteed income of €1,000 per month for the entire duration of their studies. It is possible to apply for parallel admissions in addition to the competitive entrance exam.
 

Job opportunities

By studying mechatronics, you’ll be able to master the fundamentals of the discipline and enter specific doctoral programs. You’ll be free to choose your research master’s degree in the engineering sciences, and more specifically in mechanics, electronics or applied computing, opening up a wide range of career opportunities:

• in research and innovation: with an internationally-recognized doctorate, you can pursue a career as a teacher-researcher or researcher in France or abroad, in major public research organizations or in corporate R&D;
• teaching: with the agrégation, you’ll teach in preparatory classes for the grandes écoles, engineering schools or other grandes écoles, IUTs or universities;
• others: several government organizations offer recruitment on the basis of qualifications.