Located in Sophia Antipolis on the French Riviera, EURECOM is a leading graduate school and research center in digital sciences, renowned for its international reputation, world-class research, and close-knit student community. As a member of the Mines-Télécom competitive entrance examination, EURECOM offers 58 places distributed across the following streams: 19 in MP, 20 in MPI, 10 in PSI, 7 in PC and 2 in TSI
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The Mines-Télécom oral examinations
To join EURECOM, candidates must take the oral examinations of the Mines-Télécom entrance competition, which are organized into three components.
- Scientific examinations (30 minutes): covering mathematics, physics, industrial sciences, or computer science depending on the candidate’s stream. Exercises are solved without prior preparation time.
- Interview (25 minutes): the discussion begins with an iconographic document used as a conversation starter before focusing on the candidate’s academic background, projects, and motivations.
- English examination (20 minutes): including a self-presentation, a discussion based on an iconographic document, and a role-playing exercise. For both the interview and the English examination, a score below 4/20 is eliminatory.
Out of a total coefficient of 30, mathematics carries significant weight (coefficient 8 in all streams), alongside the English examination and the interview (coefficient 7 each).
Dates, locations and practical information
Candidates can select their examination date and venue online from Tuesday, June 16 (8:00 a.m.) to Thursday, June 18 (6:00 p.m.).
The oral examinations will take place from June 23 to July 10, 2026, at one of three locations:
- Paris (Lycée Maurice Ravel)
- Évry-Courcouronnes (Télécom SudParis)
- Marne-la-Vallée (Géodata Paris)
On the day of the examination, candidates must bring their admission notice and a valid form of identification.
All three examination centers offer catering services (between €6 and €15 per meal). Affordable student accommodation is also available in Paris (€40 per night, including breakfast) and in Évry (€30 per night).
Learn more: Check out the full article in French and tips for EURECOM's oral exams
Knowing the exam dates is one thing, succeeding on the day is another. To turn preparation into performance, discover Tess's advice, a first-year Engineering student at EURECOM, and her top tips for the EURECOM oral exams. From mastering the whiteboard and organizing your rough work to benefiting from first-hand insight, leave nothing to chance and give yourself every opportunity to stand out.
