Program Overview
- Tuition Fee: Waived for students from partner universities
- Expenses Covered by Students: Accommodation, daily living costs, roundtrip flight, visa, health insurance, local transportation, and personal expenses
- Country: France
- Spring Semester 2027: January 2027 – May 2027
- About ESTACA: https://www.estaca.fr/en/
- Program Information: https://www.estaca.fr/en/international/come-to-estaca/
Available Programs – Spring 2027
- Automotive & Aeronautics Design Program (AAD)
- Period: January–May 2027
- Language of Instruction: English
- Website: https://www.estaca.fr/en/programs/engineer/
- Brochure
- Engineering Diploma Curriculum Exchange Program
- Period: January–May 2027
- Language of Instruction: French
- Website: https://www.estaca.fr/en/
Academic Information
- Exchange students may enroll in up to 30 ECTS per semester.
- Available study fields include:
- Aeronautics
- Aerospace
- Automotive Engineering
- Urban and Rail Transport
- Naval Engineering
- Language requirement:
- English-taught courses: Minimum CEFR B2 level (TOEFL iBT 79 / IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
- French-taught courses: Minimum CEFR B2 level in French
- Retake examinations are available during standard ESTACA retake periods.
- Official transcripts are issued after the semester concludes.
Additional Funding Opportunity: GIFAS Scholarship
Students applying to eligible aerospace-related programs may also apply for the GIFAS Scholarship, funded by the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS).
Scholarship Overview
- Scholarship Amount: €1,000–€1,500 (one-time grant; amount may vary)
- Payment: Upon arrival at ESTACA in January 2027
- Website: https://gifas.fr/en
Eligible Programs
- Automotive & Aeronautics Design (AAD) Program (English)
- Aerospace Engineering Study Track (French)
Eligibility
- Students in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering fields
- Priority consideration will be given to female STEM students, in accordance with GIFAS guidelines
- All eligible students are encouraged to apply
Practical Information
Accommodation
Accommodation options vary by campus and availability.
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Campus
- CROUS Residences (subject to availability)
- STUDEFI Residence: http://www.studefi.fr/main.php
- Les Estudines: https://www.estudines.com/
Laval Campus
- CROUS Residence La Dormerie
- Pierre de Coubertin Residence: http://www.hjl53.fr
Students are strongly encouraged to begin housing arrangements early.
Living Costs
Students are responsible for:
- Accommodation
- Meals and living expenses
- Transportation
- Visa-related costs
- Insurance and healthcare expenses
Visa and Insurance
- Non-EU students must obtain a French student visa.
- ESTACA will issue an invitation letter after acceptance.
- Visa information: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/
- Health insurance is mandatory for all students.
- Non-EU students must register for the French national health insurance system upon arrival.
- Students must also maintain international insurance covering:
- Medical expenses
- Hospitalization
- Repatriation
- Civil liability
Eligibility
- Diploma/S1: Batch 2024
- S2: All batches
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (preferably Europass format)
- Motivation Letter (1 page, A4)
- Official English Transcript
- Learning Agreement ITS Version
- Download: http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange
- Valid English or French proficiency certificate
- English programs: TOEFL iBT 79 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEIC 785 or equivalent
- French programs: Minimum B2 French proficiency
- Passport copy (valid at least one year prior to the program)
- Recommendation letter from academic advisor
- Statement Letter (ITS format http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange)
- Parental Support Letter (Bahasa Indonesia)
- GCW Non-Degree Certificate (minimum grade C) or GCW Non-Degree Test Result (minimum score 75)
Note: Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Additional Documents for GIFAS Scholarship Applicants
Students applying for the GIFAS Scholarship must prepare the following additional documents:
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts from previous years of study
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter explaining:
- Why the student wishes to study in France
- Why the student wishes to study at ESTACA
- Recommendation letter(s) from the home university
Note: Documents already submitted for the ESTACA exchange application (passport, transcript, CV, and recommendation letter) may be reused for the scholarship application.
Application Procedure
- Prepare all required documents in PDF format and combine them into one ZIP/RAR file.
- Submit your application through the Study Abroad ITS Form:
- After submission, send a confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject:
Confirmation Study Abroad Application_ExchangeESTACA_NAME_NRP
Important Dates
- ITS Application Deadline: 21 September 2026 (09.00 WIB)
- Interview Session: 24 September 2026
Contact
For questions regarding this program, please contact Mr. Ade via:
studyabroad@its.ac.id
Subject line:
ASK_ESTACA
We encourage eligible students to apply and take advantage of this excellent opportunity to study in France while broadening their international academic experience.