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General Questions

You can complete up to two years of the program via co-op. The hybrid and co-op* tracks offer a vast selection of co-op specializations.

* French-speaking international students must satisfy certain criteria in order to access the co-op track, which is not available in English.

In addition to English, PGE students must choose a second foreign language (German / Spanish / Italian / Russian / Chinese / Arabic / Portuguese / French as a foreign language). In the bachelor's portion of the program, a third foreign language is available, including enhanced German. In the master’s portion of the PGE program, you can take advantage of different tools for independent language learning set up by EM Strasbourg and the University of Strasbourg.

Spending a year abroad is not compulsory.
Students who choose to study abroad may spend up to two years abroad, depending on when they enter the PGE program.
Students who choose to complete the entire program on-site will have the opportunity to develop their intercultural skills.

Admission Questions

Our PGE program is a five-year combined bachelor’s and master’s degree program that you can join at different stages. Prerequisites vary based on the year of entry:

Year 1: high school diploma
Year 2: 60 ECTS credits or the equivalent
Year 3: 120 ECTS credits or the equivalent (Prépa or an associate’s degree)
Year 4: 180 ECTS credits or the equivalent (three-year bachelor’s degree)

When applying via the international entrance exam, the motivational interview is conducted in the language of study of the desired study track. A language interview is also organized in English for students completing the motivational interview in French.

Finance Questions

Tuition for the PGE program amounts to €10,500/year, plus €335/year in University of Strasbourg enrollment fees. Tuition is reduced to varying degrees for scholarship holders, down to €3,500/year for certain students. Learn more about the terms and conditions.

The University’s Disability Services (Service de la vie universitaire - Mission handicap) offer a specific welcome and support system to enable students with disabilities to continue their studies in the best possible conditions by providing aid and accommodations adapted to their needs as well as academic and professional guidance. Learn more .

Our school has partnerships with several banks to facilitate your loan application.

BNP Paribas
BPALC (Banque Populaire Alsace Lorraine Champagne)
BRED ESPACE Grandes Ecoles
Caisse d’Epargne Grand Est Europe
CIC
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Mutuel
La Banque Postale solutions jeunes
La Banque Postale
Société Générale

Internship Questions

You are supervised by the Cap Career Office and the Internships & Co-op Office. A team of coaches support you throughout your studies and monitor the development of your career objectives. Tools and several events are proposed to support students in their search for an internship.

You'll have plenty of opportunities to gain work experience. The minimum required depends on when you enter the PGE program:

after high school = 15 months minimum
after one year of higher education = 13 months minimum
after two years of higher education = 11 months minimum
after three years of higher education = 8 months minimum

Their Experience

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