The Tripartite programme was created in 1980. It allows French, German, English and Spanish outstanding students to spend two years of their university studies in two partner universities and thus obtain a tricultural scientific, technical and linguistic profile.

Programme Description

After a high selection based on technical training, language skills and motivation, selected students gain access to the tripartite programme.

Having previously studied for three years in their home universities, students continue their studies during two years in two of the four partner universities. Lectures are conducted in the language of the country and final year students must complete a project lasting a minimum of one semester.

Diploma

Studies are recognized in each partner universities. This programme is sanctioned by a diploma from the university, and the Tripartite certificate signed by the three host universities for the student.

Partner universities

The tripartite programme includes four European establishments well known for their academic excellence and great reputation:

• - Pontifical University of Comillas - ICAI - Madrid
  Pontifical Comillas University of Madrid
  Comillas Pontifical University is a private university located in Madrid, Spain. It is a Catholic university run by the Society of Jesus.The university ranks 5th in Spain's best schools of law ranking by El Mundo, 4th in best industrial engineering schools and 3rd in best social work schools.It...
  
  
• - ESIEE Paris
• - Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
• - University of Southampton
  University of Southampton
  The University of Southampton is a British public university located in the city of Southampton, England, a member of the Russell Group. The origins of the university can be dated back to the founding of the Hartley Institution in 1862 by Henry Robertson Hartley. In 1902, the Institution developed...
  
  

External links

• http://www.jstor.org/pss/1503040 Official description of the programme in English, dated 1982