The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (SPI) offers a multidisciplinary scientific and technical training towards the engineering curriculum by providing supportive guidance, a balanced work-life balance and effective teaching methods.

Integrating courses in fundamental sciences (mathematics, physics), engineering sciences, applied computer science, and energy, in line with the needs of the Réunion territory and international needs. The organization is based on the core of projects (120 hours per year, in the fields of Matter/Energy/Information) and fundamental scientific courses (integrated lectures, tutorials, and practical work).

Professional development (mandatory internship in the second or third year of the Bachelor's degree, pre-professional modules) and innovative teaching methods (project-based learning, student clubs, interdisciplinary approaches) are key elements of our program. The total course load is 1656 hours (in-person) over three years. Students benefit from support and active learning approaches that foster autonomy, a love of learning, work-life balance, and collaborative work. Career opportunities are available both locally and nationally, targeting both further studies in Engineering Schools, Master's programs, and direct entry into the workforce.

Educational goals :

Upon completion of their training, the student will be able to:

• modeling and solving scientific and technological problems;
• to manage, execute and optimize an engineering project;
• to validate solutions through an experimental approach;
• disseminate scientific results in an appropriate manner;
• to build one's professional project;
• to work independently and as part of a team;
• to commit to a process of continuous and ethical improvement.

Training opportunities:

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (SPI) responds to a significant demand for training in scientific and technological engineering (local, national, European) and to the notion of continuing local studies of the Scientific – Engineering Sciences (S-SI) and Science and Technology of Industry and Sustainable Development (STI2D) series.

This training program is developed jointly with the Academy of Réunion, the Regional Academic Inspectors for Science and Technology in Industry (IA-IPR STI), and high school teachers. It falls within the field of Science, Technology, and Health (STS), with a multidisciplinary approach (applied mathematics, physics, applied computer science, engineering) and an emphasis on local issues (energy, digital technology, sustainable development).

The SPI program primarily targets students with a general baccalaureate (S-SI) or a technological baccalaureate (STI2D), paving the way for further studies at the master's level (research or preparation for teaching careers) or engineering school, meeting both regional demand and national and international standards. It benefits from strong ties to local research (proven links with the Energy Lab laboratory) and maintains connections with regional educational programs (IUT, ESIROI, CPGE, BTS, Integrated Preparatory Programs).

The SPI degree constitutes a complete and multidisciplinary training which offers a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, mechanics, electronics and computer science.
Its main strength lies in its versatility : it allows one to acquire a global vision of engineering sciences while developing technical, analytical and numerical skills transferable to many fields.

The training combines theoretical and practical teachings, through laboratory work, tutored projects and internships, promoting autonomy, creativity and collaborative work.
It opens up broad prospects for further studies, whether towards specialized masters, engineering schools or even international training programs.

Finally, the SPI degree stands out for its ability to train students curious, rigorous and adaptablecapable of thriving in diverse and constantly evolving scientific and technological environments. Its teaching methods include: integrated courses, problem-based learning, projects, the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence for enhanced learning, skills development with LinkedIn InLearning, visibility on LinkedIn for professional projects, LinkedIn Alumni (LSPI-UR), skills development through internal SPI clubs, and sessions of coworking with students in L1, L2 and L3.

Total hours worked: 1686 hours

The course is organized into a common core in L1 and L2 and offers 2 options ISN/ENR in L3: Digital Systems Engineering (ISN) and Renewable Energies (ENR).

Each semester is organized into Teaching Units (UE):

• Project (project methodology, on scientific or technological objects, in the fields of Matter/Energy/Information),
• Sciences (fundamental sciences: tools Mathematics, Physics, quantum computing),
• Engineering techniques (engineering fields: measurement, electronics, automation, electrical energy, etc.),
• Applications of Science (applications for engineers: energy, robotics, advanced digital FPGA, analog electronics, …),
• Cross-cutting subjects including the Open Teaching Units (UEO), English, digital culture, in particular.

Regarding the curriculum structure and the percentage of teaching hours over the three years: Sciences (42%), Engineering Techniques (14%), Application of Sciences (14%), Projects (29%). Cross-disciplinary modules (120 hours), L3 internship (105 hours).

Regarding the proposed teaching approaches : Competency-based approach, project-based learning, problem-based learning, flipped classroom, learning and assessment situations (SAé), student club and professionalization modules (in the form of activity sheets in session and on the LinkedIn InLearning platform).

The skills acquired during this training are in line with those of the RNCP record

• EU project (360 hours) assessed by continuous assessment (each semester) and which includes a project presentation assessed by a final oral examination with criteria-based marking grid (in even semesters)
• Mandatory internship in L2 or L3 including an evaluation by the company tutor, an evaluation of the skills activated during the internship as well as an internship report.

Registration fees are set annually by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space and are available on our institution's website: Register at the University of Reunion

Candidates applying for a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Sciences are expected to:

• Possessing scientific skills: This qualification implies, in effect, having the ability to analyze, formulate a problem and conduct reasoning, an ability to abstract, logical and modeling, and mastery of a foundation of disciplinary knowledge and associated experimental methods.
• Possess communication skills: This qualification requires, in fact, the ability to communicate rigorously and appropriately in writing and orally, the ability to research in at least one foreign language, primarily English, and the ability to write and speak it at a B level.
• Possessing methodological and behavioral skills: This qualification requires intellectual curiosity, the ability to organize and manage one's learning, and finally, the aptitude to plan one's personal work and stick to it over time.

Regarding parallel admission to L2 and L3, there are additional requirements regarding project management skills (presented in L1 SPI).

• A background education including scientific and even technological foundations.
• A reasonable average for the years of the penultimate and final years.

The elements taken into account for calculating the ranking on Parcoursup are as follows:

• First-year grades (main science subjects depending on the chosen track): 30%
• Final year grades (main science subjects depending on the specialization): 40%
• English grades (First and Final Year): 20%
• Future prospects profile (work methods, autonomy, commitments and responsibilities, ability to invest in work, headteacher's opinion on the ability to succeed): 10%

For applications to the second and third years of the SPI program: students from preparatory classes for the Grandes Écoles (CPGE), engineering schools, and those holding a Higher Technician's Certificate in Electrotechnics (BTS ELT), Design and Production of Automated Systems (BTS CRSA), Maintenance of Systems (BTS MS), or a University Bachelor of Technology (BUT). Admission is based on application review.

For an application to L1 SPI: the baccalaureate S-SI and STI2D.

Depending on the student's situation, applications to enter the first year of Licence 1 (L1) take place according to two specific procedures (the national platform Parcoursup, Études en France).

Admission to the second and third years (L2 and L3) takes place on the platform admission.univ-reunion.fr and on Studies in France for foreign students.

For more information, you can consult the university's student services page: https://www.univ-reunion.fr/choisir-sa-formation/inscriptions/etudiants-en-reinscription/

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High school students (general, STI2D, SI), students reorienting themselves (BTS, BUT, CPGE…), employees for continuing education.

80 seats.

The admission dates for the first year of the Bachelor's degree (L1) are set nationally each year and are available on the Parcoursup platform

For admission to the second and third years of the Bachelor's degree (L2 and L3), the schedule is determined by the institution. It is available on the student services page of the university website: Students re-registering.

• In L1: 50-60%
• In L2: 70-80%
• In L3: 80-100%

At 6 months: continuation to Master's program (100% of previous SPI cohorts), employment rate deferred after Master's/schools

At 18 months: in employment (38%), in studies (63%), 67% of jobs in Reunion Island.

The sectors of activity and types of employment targeted by this training correspond to those listed in the RNCP record

Examples: general engineer, senior technician, energy, digital, environmental, industrial maintenance jobs, continuation into research (doctorate).