Prép’ISIMA – The path of excellence to ISIMA
ISIMA opens its doors to high school students with a scientific BAC who are passionate about IT and want to enter an engineering school. With 33 places available, the Prép’ISIMA offers a two-year post-baccalaureate preparatory course, backed by the University of Clermont Auvergne.
A tailor-made course for future engineers
Admitted students follow the first two years of the Computer Science Licence (N1 and N2) at the Université Clermont Auvergne, with specific Prép’ISIMA modules, replacing certain traditional courses.
🔹 First year (L1) : integration into the Mathematics-Computing portal
🔹 Second year (L2) : gradual specialisation in computer science with a minor in mathematics before specialising completely in computer science in the middle of the second year
Here are the specific modules taught at ISIMA’s premises (subject to change)
- Introduction to Imaging (12 hours)
- Mathematics for Engineers (12 hours)
- Linux Development Workshop (14 hours)
- Careers in Computer Science: Engineers who are ISIMA alumni will present their careers (12 hours)
- Modeling, Resolution, Programming (30 hours)
- Virtual Reality (30 hours)
- Project (30 hours)
Students in this program receive personalized support through the ISIMA teacher responsible for Prép’ISIMA. They also have access to ISIMA’s student associations and events.
2023-2024 academic year
Students are welcomed by pre-entry meetings at the beginning of September, one specific to Prep’ISIMA, the other common with Science Bachelor students.
🔹 Prep’ISIMA 1 pre-entry meeting : Tuesday 12 September 2023 – 11.30am (ISIMA Patio)
🔹 Joint meeting with L1 Sciences : 1 or 2 September 2023 (depending on enrolment instructions)
Special features
Privileged access to ISIMA : Students on this pathway will be integrated, by right, into ISIMA (in the first year of the engineering cycle), subject to having been validated, in two years and in the first session, the two years of the bachelor’s degree and each of the modules within the Teaching Units (UE) specific to the Prép’ISIMA pathway.
Location
Aubière
Admission & Applications for Prép’ISIMA
Prerequisites :
- Baccalauréat (or equivalent diploma)
- Specialisation in Mathematics in Première and Terminale (strongly recommended)
- The Numerics and Computer Sciences specialisation is not compulsory, but is an advantage
Target group : Baccalaureate holders wishing to become computer engineers, with an initial specialisation and a solid foundation in mathematics.
Specialities for the new 2021 Bac : to enter Prep’ISIMA 1 since September 2021, you will need to have taken the Mathematics speciality in Première and Terminale. The Numeracy and Computer Science speciality is not currently a prerequisite. However, it is an advantage if it has been taken and passed successfully. Finally, it is advisable to build up a scientific profile in your choice of specialities (with Physics-Chemistry or Engineering Sciences, for example).
Application process for Prép’ISIMA
Admission to Prep’ISIMA 1 :
For entry into the first year of Prep’ISIMA 1, applications are exclusively made through the ParcourSup platform. Selection for entry into this preparatory program is made by a specific ISIMA jury that reviews the applications (grades and details of specialties/options taken in the first and final years of high school, opinions of high school teachers, Statement of Motivation, etc.). For candidates who receive a positive response from the jury, final enrollment in this program is subject to the effective achievement of the Baccalaureate.
Potential admission to Prep’ISIMA 2 :
For the past few years, we have also recruited students who have successfully completed their first year of Bachelor’s degree at the University Clermont Auvergne, in one of the two programs containing computer science (Physics/Engineering Sciences-Mathematics-Computer Science or Mathematics-Computer Science-Economics, which have been replaced by a single Mathematics-Computer Science program since September 2021), to enter directly into the second year of Prep’ISIMA. The application procedure is communicated internally to L1 students in June.
Program of Prép’ISIMA
The informations below are provided for reference and may be subject to updates.
Content of the program
Year 1
Semester 1
- Computer Science
- Algorithms and Programming (Python)
- Shell TP
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Tools
- Computer Tools: Data Representation in Binary and Boolean Logic
- Academic Work Methods and Office Automation
- Specific Prep’ISIMA Modules:
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Engineers’ Careers Presentations
Semester 2
- Computer Science
- C Programming
- Algorithmics 1
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Tools
- Computer Tools: Databases (SQL)
- English
- Specific Prep’ISIMA Modules:
- Introduction to Imaging
- Linux Development Workshops
Year 2
Semester 3
- Algorithmics and Programming
- Advanced C Programming
- Engineering Applications and Digital Programming
- Information System and Databases
- Discrete Methods and Logic
- Personalized Professional Project
- English
- Minor in Mathematics:
- Linear Algebra
- Scientific Software
Semester 4
- Algorithmics and Programming
- Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
- Algorithmics 2
- Web Technology
- Databases
- English
- Specific Prep’ISIMA Modules:
- Virtual Reality
- Modeling, Resolution, Programming
- Engineering Project