Digital Systems Engineer

A standard high level at the heart of digital technologies, from signal processing to embedded artificial intelligence.

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Digital Systems Engineer

Proposed on the Rennes campus, the Digital Systems engineering training at CentraleSupélec trains engineers capable of designing, developing and implementing innovative solutions integrating communicating systems, embedded systems and data science.
The course is based on a multidisciplinary approach: signal processing, artificial intelligence, digital electronics, wireless communication, optimization, etc. It is based on a strong grounding in current and future industrial realities, with both theoretical and applied teaching.

Qualification Bac + 5
Duration 3 years
Admission Bac + 2
Campus Rennes
Languages French
Rhythm
Full-time

Become a Digital Systems Engineer

The course trains engineers capable of combining in-depth scientific and technical expertise with a comprehensive understanding of the issues related to their field.
Students learn to use modern technical tools to analyze complex problems, design innovative systems and propose robust solutions, in a multidisciplinary approach.
They also develop their skills in communication, teamwork and independent learning, in order to be able to respond to the new challenges of complex and interconnected digital systems.

Program

A 3-year course

The training is spread over six semesters, with academic semesters combined with professional internships. Those in spring (S6, S8, S10) include a period of in-company training (internship). In the third year, students can choose to complete the alternating training, which allows them to work in a company while continuing their studies.

 

 

The lessons are divided into 4 areas:

  • Humanities, Business and Professionalization
  • Information processing
  • Communicating systems
  • Digital electronics
Company
39

weeks of internship

International
18

minimum weeks of international experience

Alumni
+55 000

present in 80 countries

Modern languages
2

compulsory modern languages

Admissions

CentraleSupélec offers numerous opportunities to join its general engineering program. Find below the access routes to the CentraleSupélec general engineering program as well as the number of places offered in 2025.

Careers

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Digital Systems - Opportunities

The training prepares students for a variety of careers in the digital, electronics, telecommunications, artificial intelligence and embedded systems sectors.

Graduates can work in positions such as:

  • Signal Processing Engineer: Design of algorithms for signal processing and analysis.
  • Data Analyst: Design of advanced AI-based methods for data extraction, modeling and interpretation.
  • Embedded Systems Architect: Development and optimization of intelligent systems integrated into various environments.
  • Digital communications expert: Network deployment and data transmission optimization.
  • Project manager in electronics and digital systems: Management of innovation projects in collaboration with technical teams and industrial partners.

Registration fees - Financing

  • From the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, CentraleSupélec will adapt the registration fees for the engineering course to the resources of families, in order to strengthen its commitment to equal opportunities and social openness.


    Students receiving scholarships will remain exempt, while the rights of non-scholarship students will be adjusted according to their reference tax income per share:

    • Students receiving social criteria-based scholarships will remain exempt.

    • For non-scholarship students, the amount will be progressive and between €2,500 (for the 4 poorest deciles) and €5,000 (for the 2 most advantaged deciles).

    This initiative aims to promote diversity and further open access to the school's excellent training programs.

     

    A simulator for annual registration fees is available here: registration fee calculator.

    The amount determined upon entry to the school will be maintained for the entire duration of schooling.

    Price

    Amount

    Full EU price*    

    From € 2 to € 500
    Registration fees are adjusted based on reference tax income.

    Half-price EU*

    50% of the amount of the variable registration fees

    Full price outside the EU

    6 180,00 €

    Half-price outside the EU

    3 090,00 €

    Students who do not provide the requested documents enabling the calculation of registration fees will be charged the highest fees.

     

    The concept of EU includes the Member States of the European Union, the other States party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and the Swiss Confederation.

     

    The tuition fees amount to €6,180 for foreign students who do not meet any of the following conditions:

    • be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union, of another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or of the Swiss Confederation.
    • to be a child, spouse or partner of a national of one of the Member States of the European Union.
    • be a beneficiary of long-term resident status in a European Union state or be a person whose father, mother or legal guardian benefits from such status.
    • be a beneficiary of a temporary residence permit and be dependent on a tax household located in France for at least two years. 

    For foreign students who joined CentraleSupélec as part of a partnership, the registration fees stipulated in the partnership agreement apply.

     

    Specific courses designed for international students are subject to special pricing.

     

    Students are exempt from paying tuition fees and application fees under the conditions set out in Articles R. 719-49 to R. 719-50-1 of the Education Code.

  • The "Crous" higher education grant based on social criteria

    Crous social criteria grants are awarded based on means-tested funding. Students receiving this grant are exempt from registration fees and receive a grant from the Crous (amount based on the level).

    Application procedures for this grant are generally carried out from March to May for the following academic year on the website messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr

    Visit the website: messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr

    Specific annual allowance for students in difficulty

    Are you a student experiencing ongoing financial difficulties? You may, under certain conditions, be eligible for the annual special allowance. This financial aid is available to you if you do not receive the social criteria education grant.

    Learn more about French state grants and aid

  • To enable all engineering students attending CentraleSupélec to pursue their studies under the best possible conditions, the CentraleSupélec Foundation offers a scholarship program. This scholarship program complements the scholarships and aid offered by the government.

    Each year, more than 300 students benefit from support from the CentraleSupélec Foundation.

    View all the assistance available

Testimonials

Qualification

The diploma awarded is a national engineering diploma, controlled by the State and accredited by the Engineering Qualifications Commission.

Our presence at trade shows – Autumn 2025

Find below the dates, locations and stands. Information "Coming soon" will be provided shortly.

CountryCitiesDatesSalonAddressExhibitors
FranceMarseilleStudent Fair for Higher Education InstitutionsParc Chanot, Palais de l'Europe, Hall 8, 13008 MarseilleC15
FranceStrasbourgNovember 14 and 15, 2025 Student LoungeHall Rhin – Palais des Congrès, Place de Bordeaux, 67000 StrasbourgB17
FranceBordeaux Student Fair for Higher Education InstitutionsEspace Pluriel – Avenue Jean Gabriel Domergue, 33300 BordeauxC15
FranceLyonStudent Fair for Higher Education InstitutionsConference Center, 50 Quai Charles de Gaulle, 69006 LyonE9
FranceRennesStudent Fair for Higher Education InstitutionsParc Expo, 2 La Haie Gautrais, 35170 BruzB24
FranceNancyNovember 20, 21 and 22, 2025Oriaction LoungeNancy Exhibition Centre – 12 route de Mirecourt, 54500 Vandœuvre-lès-NancyComing soon
FranceParisNovember 21, 22 and 23, 2025European Education FairPorte de Versailles, Pavilion 7.2, 75015 ParisComing soon
FranceMassyParis-Saclay Student FairPalais des Congrès Paris-Saclay, 19 place du Grand Ouest, 91300 MassyD4
FranceGif-sur-yvetteDecember 13, 2025CentraleSupélec Open DayCentraleSupélec
10, rue Joliot Curie
91190 Gif-sur-Yvette
 
FranceMontpellierJanuary 15th, 16th and 17th, 2026Higher Education Fair Montpellier Exhibition Center - Hall B2
Fair Road
34470 Perols
Coming soon

 

Associative life

Consult the Alpha brochure from CentraleSupélec

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Alpha CentraleSupélec brochure