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We remind to the applicants that the deadline for sending their paper form and apply for Session 2 is March 11th (date of reception by n+i).
More information about n+i calendar here: http://www.nplusi.com/articles/185/When-should-I-register
The "n+i" International Forum, held on February 3, 2012 brought together students, representatives of foreign embassies in France (Colombia, Egypt, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Thailand), representatives of foreign universities (Ecuador) school principals, French companies (Alten, Arcelor, Freyssinet, Saint-Gobain, Technip) and representatives of the French ministries (MAE, MoR, MIOMCTI).
The Award of Excellence "Network n+i - Société Générale -" is awarded each year to the best Bachelor study projects submitted by foreign students among those arriving in 2011.
This year the prize of € 1000 was awarded to Rafael Rios MULLER from Brasilia University (Brazil) for his work on "the search for optical systems at very high speed".
M MULLER is currently enrolled in an engineering course at ESIEE Paris.
The three other finalists each received a check for € 500:
- Miss Jindarat KASEMSOOKSAKUL of Kmit Ladkrabang (Thailand) enrolled at Arts et Métiers ParisTech
- M GONG Xu Xidian University (China) registered in ENSEEIHT
- M Rene Alejandro Suarez Puello from the University Nacional (Colombia) registered in Arts et Métiers ParisTech
The four finalists were chosen from 217 students admitted in 2011.
The award was presented by M Jacques Barbet, Director of the Société Générale Group and Professor Alain Ayache Chairman of the Network "n+i".
On the occasion of the "n+i" International Forum, Mrs Sivana Larriva GONZALES Vicerectora of the University of Cuenca in Ecuador and Professor Jean Pierre TROTIGNON, Director of Network "n+i", signed a cooperation agreement.
The agreement, signed in presence of M Ramiro Noriega representative of the Embassy of Ecuador in France, Professor Alain Ayache President of Network "n+i" and M Thierry CASTILLON representative of the Network "n+i" in Latin America, provides funding from the University of Cuenca for a scholarship to support the studies of their students in France.
On the occasion of the International Forum "n+i", Professor Jean PierreTROTIGNON, Director of the "n+i", signed in the presence of Mr. José POBLANO, Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of Mexico in France and Professor Alain AYACHE President of Network "n+i", a cooperation agreement. This agreement provides funding for scholarships by the Brockman foundation for the studies of Mexican students in France.
On the occasion of the "n+i" International Forum , held on February 3, 2012, nine graduates of schools of Network "n+i" who remained in France to work or continue their doctoral studies shared their rich experience with foreign students arriving this year with Network "n+i".
They represented the diversity of recruitment: five women and four men from seven countries (China, Indonesia, Iran, Lebanon, Peru, Russia, and Serbia).
There is significant confusion among foreign students concerning an area that deserves some clarification.
We will focus here purely on incoming within the context of national master’s engineering degrees as offered by Network “n+i”.
The issue of student visas has not changed in any way and the issue of a long-stay study visa which equates to a “residence permit” on arrival in France is, of course, maintained. Foreign students who wish to come to France within the context of national master’s engineering programs as offered by Network “n+i” are still welcome. What’s more, the number of students hosted by Network “n+i” schools has been increasing year on year, irrespective of country.
As far as work permits are concerned, we would point out that the legislation covers graduates with national master’s degrees (or doctorates).
The first circular DPM/DMI2/2007/323 of 22 August 2007 still applies: as far as recent graduates are concerned, provided they have graduated with a degree at least equivalent to a Master’s Degree (as is the case for network “n+i”), they can apply for a 6-month temporary residence permit (called an APS in France) which will be granted by right, without this being affected by the employment situation (art. L 311-11 of the Law of Entry and Residence of foreign nationals). Beyond this period, if the graduate has found a job corresponding to his/her qualification with a salary at least equal to 1.5 times the legal minimum wage (called the SMIC in France), he/she may hold a residence permit without this being affected by the employment climate.
It is a recent circular (of 31 May 2011) that has caused concern. It covers graduates (other than master’s graduates) who have been offered a job and are therefore requesting a change of status. In this area the Prime Minister has indicated that certain “talented graduates” will be given favourable consideration for obtaining a work permit.
The confusion has arisen regarding the type of graduate. Various organizations including the CDEFI (Conference of Directors of French Engineering Schools) have expressed their concern to the Ministry of the Interior.
On Wednesday 22 November 2011, the French Minister for Higher Education, Laurent Wauquiez, announced that 500 cases involving foreign graduates who have been refused permission to remain in France in accordance with the terms of the circular (irrespective of qualification) would have their cases examined by the end of the year. 202 students (including 144 engineers) are thought to have been granted a temporary residence permit or change in status to remain in France for a year to work (source: Le Monde newspaper, 24 November 2011).
So cases of work permits having been refused for foreign graduates of engineering schools are being dealt with.
If applications are rejected, they will be passed on, with the agreement of the individual concerned, to the concerned authorities by bodies such as the CDEFI.
Note: Circular No. DPM/DMI2/2007/323 of 22 August 2007.
Circular of 22 August 2007
Article 6.2. Changes of status of students with a Master’s degree Students holding a degree at least equivalent to a Master’s Degree – a list of such qualifications has been drawn up by the Minister for Higher Education – can request, with a view to securing their first professional experience following their studies prior returning to their country of origin, a temporary residence permit issued in accordance with the conditions set out in article R. 311-31 of the CESEDA. This temporary residence permit must be requested at least four months prior to the expiry of the “student” residence permit, in accordance with article R. 311-31 of the law covering the entry and residence of foreign nationals and rights of asylum.
For the second time, the Network « n+i » participated in the Balkan tour, organized by the French Institute of Bulgaria, Serbia and Skopje, the French Alliance of Tirana and CampusFrance, during October 2011.
The Network « n+i » presented its various Master's programs and the scholarship program « development solidarity » during education exhibitions in the visited cities. We would like to remind candidates from Serbia and Macedonia that they have until March 11, 2012 to apply on the nplusi.com web site for this scholarship program.
Mr Alexander DUKOVSKI (ancien étudiant boursier Promotion 2010),
The « n+i » Network was in Ecuador from november 07th to 11th, 2011.
Mr. Thierry Castillon, representing Network n+i, visits Ecuador by invitation of the French Embassy. During the trip he presented the n+i program and met with possible future partners. Several organizations showed interest in Network n+i.
Universités de Cuenca et d´Azuay
FREYSSINET, the French company and world leader in specialised civil engineering, in the fields of structures and soils, has offered to finance at least one student from target countries on a master’s degree course (“n+” or “i” in France). The bursaries will cover all expenses, including the air ticket.
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As every year, numerous French companies put their trust in Network “n+i” and offer bursaries to train their future managers.
Bursaries are offered on merit on the basis of criteria defined by each company (specialism, country, etc.).
In 2012 we will be offering bursaries to students from South Africa, South Korea, India, Mexico, the USA, Poland, China, Ghana, Turkey, etc.
This is not an exhaustive list since new companies contact us on a regular basis
Full applications must be submitted (it is free to do so!) to the www.nplusi.com website.
A Network “n+i” delegation will go out to Indonesia from 10 to 17 November 2011 to confirm the double master’s degree agreements with universities and interview applicants who have signed up on the www.nplusi.com website. The French Embassy offers bursaries.
Network n+i was present in the Philippines from 2 to 10 July 2011.
During the course of his round of visits as the Network n+i representative, Mr Lionel Choplin (ENSIC) met students applying to n+i this year and delivered a series of presentations to the different institutions outlining potential partnership programmes with Network n+i.
The delegation’s visit was also an opportunity to reinforce the Network’s partnership with the University of Santo Tomas, which officially came into effect in 2009 with the signing of a cooperation agreement.
List of institutions visited by the delegation:
Department of Sciences and Technology, Science Education Institute ; De La Salle University, University of Santo Tomas, Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines Diliman, AMA Computer University, Mapua Institute of Technology.
We remind applicants that the dead line for sending their paper form for Session 1 is November 13th (date of reception by n+i). More information about n+i calendar here :http://www.nplusi.com/articles/185/When-should-I-register
A Network “n+i” delegation went to Korea from 18 to 21 October 2011 to confirm the double master’s degree agreements signed with universities (KECC KoFra).
The “n+i” delegation met representatives from INHA, SKKU, HANYANG, AJOU and SNU universities that have already hosted French students on double degree programmes. This year, 3 Korean students have come to France thanks to Network “n+i”. Bursaries are available for Korean students (Eiffel Excellence Bursary, Blaise Pascal Bursary(apply directly to French Embassy), company bursaries (Freyssinet, etc.)).
A Network “n+i” delegation was due to visit Thailand from 24 to 28 October 2011 to confirm double master’s degree agreements with universities and interview applicants who had signed up on the www.nplusi.com website.
However, the terrible floods in Thailand and, more specifically, the capital Bangkok forced us to postpone the trip.
We present our condolences to the victims’ families and hope that normal life can be resumed as soon as possible.
On 18 October, Network n+i President Alain AYACHE and its Executive Director Jean Pierre TROTIGNON, accompanied by Michel MUDRY (CDEFI) met representatives from the China Scholarship Council (CSC) to discuss potential bursaries for Chinese students. Students applying for a master’s course followed by a doctorate can apply for a full bursary by contacting the CSC directly
Since it was first created, Network n+i has hosted more than forty students from Xidian University, a highly reputable educational institution in the fields of electronics and telecommunications.
Despite the hectic timetable associated with events held to celebrate the University’s fortieth anniversary, the International Relations Department welcomed us on Tuesday 18 October. We had very interesting talks concerning the arrangements for the Double Degree programme and the hosting of French students.
A Network “n+i” delegation will go out to Colombia from october 30th to November 1st 2011 to visit universities : UIS (Bucaramanga), UniAndes (Bogota), UNAL (Bogota) and interview applicants who have signed up on the www.nplusi.com website.
More information are available for students on their personal n+i web page.
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Access it from here : http://www.nplusi.com/program-search or the "Find a Program" link.
Following the agreements signed with UniKL and MARA inc., a Network “n+i” delegation went to Malaysia from 10 to 14 October 2011 to interview applicants who had signed up on the www.nplusi.com website.
Applicants had to submit a full application before the end of October 2011.
Students selected will start a 4-month pre-Master’s programme at UNiKL in January 2012. They will then follow a 4-month programme in France starting in May before joining up with French students to complete their Master’s course.
The delegation met representatives from the Ministry of Higher Education, MARA and JPA.
A Network “n+i” delegation will go out to Taiwan from 24 to 28 October 2011 to confirm the double master’s degree agreements with universities and interview applicants who have signed up on the www.nplusi.com website.
The French Embassy offers bursaries.
A Network “n+i” delegation will go out to Korea from 18 to 21 October 2011 to confirm the double master’s degree agreements with universities (KECC KoFra) and interview applicants who have signed up on the www.nplusi.com website.
French companies offer bursaries.
A Network “n+i” delegation will go out to Thailand from 24 to 28 October 2011 to confirm the double master’s degree agreements with universities and interview applicants who have signed up on the www.nplusi.com website.
The French Embassy offers bursaries.
This year the “China” mission of Network “n+i” will begin in Beijing on 15 October 2011. Professors from the Network’s schools will visit partner universities and will be able to interview applicants in the following cities:
Following the agreements signed with UniKL and MARA inc, a Network “n+i” delegation will go out to Malaysia from 10 to 14 October 2011 to promote the programme and interview applicants who have signed up on the www.nplusi.com website. MARA will offer bursaries to the students selected.
TECHNIP, the leading French company in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry is funding a disabled “n+i” student from Egypt. The student was welcomed by the “n+i” network on 8 September 2011. He will complete his engineering studies at EFP and carry out work placements at TECHNIP.
TECHNIP, the leading French company in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry is funding a Ghanaian “n+i” student from KNSU university. The student was welcomed by network “n+i” on 8 September 2011. He will complete his engineering studies at ESTP and carry out work placements at TECHNIP.
FREYSSINET, the French company and world leader in specialised civil engineering, in the fields of structures and soils, is financing a Mexican student who will study at GEM Nantes. The student was welcomed by network “n+i” in July in Paris.
The bursary programme is structured to enable Malaysian students following master’s courses in France to have their studies financed by MARA incorporated. All Malaysian students will also undertake a pre-master’s French-language training course organised by Uni KL.
All Malaysian students with a Bachelor’s degree can therefore sign up for this MARA bursary programme.
At the annual conference of the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) (31 August- 3 September 2011) held at Durban University of Technology (South Africa), Prof Dr Jean Pierre TROTIGNON and Mr Jean Michel NICOLLE (EPF) met representatives from South African universities including Mrs ELA GANDHI, granddaughter of MAHATMA GANGHI and Vice Chancellor of Durban University of Technology, to prepare a Network “n+i” schools mission in March 2012.
On 11 July 2011 a major cooperation agreement between Network “n+I” and Kula Lumpur University in Malaysia was signed in Paris at the société des Arts et Métiers. The agreement was signed by Prof Dato DR Abdul Hakim JURI President and CEO of Uni.KL and Prof Dr Jean Pierre TROTIGNON Director of Network “n+i” in the presence of numerous personalities.
Network n+i reveals its new image. Streamlined, reorganized, and reoriented to foreign students seeking to complete their education in science, technology, and engineering with a master's or doctoral degree from France.
At the annual conference of the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) (31 August- 3 September 2011) to be held at Durban University of Technology (South Africa), Prof Dr Jean Pierre TROTIGNON will lead a plenary lecture on cooperation programmes with Network “n+i” and its company development programme in Africa (www.entrepreneurs-en-afrique.com ).
Accompanied by Mrs Marie Paule Delespierre from ENSAIT Roubaix and Mr Jean Michel Nicolle from EPF Paris, he will meet (4-7 September) officials from South African universities as well as representatives of the NRF (National Research Foundation), the South African Ministry of Higher Education and the French Embassy in Pretoria.
On July 22 we welcomed more than 140 new n+i students who will begin their french courses at Brest, Paris, Vichy, and Strasbourg.
On July 15th we welcomed 30 new n+i students who will begin their french courses at Brest and Nantes.
