GET READY TO STUDY AT ESIEA
Required personal equipment
All ESIEA students must have a functioning laptop computer, as this will be an essential tool for the full duration of their studies. The computer must be compatible with both the scientific and office software recommended and/or provided by ESIEA, such as Mathematica and Microsoft Office Suite. It must be able to connect to ESIEA’s network and use all the resources made available by the IT department. Tablets, mini PCs and Chromebooks are not allowed.
Required personal equipment
Recommended configuration
- Intel i7 processor (8th generation or higher)
- RAM 16 GB or more
- Storage 512 GB or more, SSD or NVMe
- 13″ FHD display
- 802.11 g/ac Dual Band WiFi
- A dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA) is recommended, but not required
Minimum configuration
- Intel i5 processor (7th generation or higher)
- Minimum RAM memory of 8 GB
- Storage 512 GB
- 13″ HD screen
- Wifi 802.11 g/ac Dual Band
> Each student is required to have a Wi-Fi n/ac, USB output and network port (via a USB-C or Thunderbolt adapter if needed). For the best user experience, a 15″ screen and durable battery are highly recommended. Since students will be bringing their laptops to campus on a regular basis, the computer should preferably be lightweight and easy to carry.
> For students who do not yet have a laptop or computer that meets these criteria, it is advisable to wait until the start of the school year to take advantage of the advice and special offers provided by the ESIEA IT Center or the computer association on our campuses – KPS for the Paris/Ivry-sur-Seine campus and RC-Lab for the Laval campus.
Finding student housing
ESIEA enjoys a long-term partnership with the French national Student Housing Association, CROUS. This housing option is reserved for exchange students coming to ESIEA via an inter-institutional partnership.
Other students will have access to a list of specialized organizations that offer housing in proximity to both major transportation centers and their respective campuses.
Join the Student Concierge club
- General advice and information, online or by phone, WhatsApp, email or SMS, are provided free of charge. For more personalized support, several options are available according to your expectations and your budget.
- Bilingual accompaniment with a 24/7 personal assistant,
- Access to a platform providing information, solutions and support for your administrative procedures and housing search, from A to Z.
Access to a platform to find information, solutions and support for all your administrative steps from the search for accommodation to the delivery of keys, with help for the CAF, social security .. or for your daily needs..
Choosing your Student Club
Student clubs are an essential part of life at ESIEA. They are places where you can openly exchange ideas, discuss your centers of interest, and meet new people. Student organizations also provide a space for both personal and professional development. Each student can find a club that matches their interests and passions.
PASS ESIEA
To ensure the smoothest possible transition for our students, we have created “PASS ESIEA” – a four-week induction period intended to help integrate new students into the school. PASS ESIEA will help future engineers, to review basic skills and build a solid foundation to excel in their studies.
