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About Albert School

What do the classrooms look like?

The layout and capacity of our classrooms are designed to ensure close contact between students and professors.

Discover the classrooms during campus events or virtual open days.

Is there a dining area on campus?

Yes, dining areas, vending machines, coffee machines, and microwaves are available on each campus.

How can I contact Albert School?

For admitted candidates and parents: admission@albertschool.com

For candidates and parents: contact@albertschool.com

For teachers: teaching@albertschool.com

For corporate partners: partners@albertschool.com

Can my parents and I visit the school and get an interview?

Yes, numerous events are organized for candidates and parents.

Can I visit the school or get an individual tour of the campus?

Throughout the year, we offer many events on our campuses, such as open days and immersion days.

Admissible candidates can also schedule a personalized campus visit.

Who are the professors?

Albert School’s instructors combine high academic excellence from top international institutions with significant professional experience.

Most hold decision-making positions in the business world, allowing them to deliver education closely aligned with industry realities.

What are the career opportunities for Albert School graduates?

The hybrid Business and Data profiles developed at Albert School meet a strong demand from companies.

The program facilitates rapid career progression, preparing graduates for a variety of  responsible positions such as Data Scientist, Project Manager, Product Owner, Growth Hacker, and more.

Are Albert School diplomas recognized in France and abroad?

Yes, all programs at Albert School are awarded as joint degrees with Mines Paris PSL, the best engineering school in France according to QS World Ranking, and are recognized as bachelor’s and master’s degree by the European Union.

Who are your partners?

Albert School’s shareholder partners include the founders of SmartBox, LVMH, Free, CMA-CGM, and eight unicorns (companies valued over 1 billion euros): Payfit, Veepee, Contentsquare, VestiaireCollective, Voodoo, Jellysmack, ManoMano.

Corporate partners include major international groups from the CAC 40, important family businesses, and startups across various industries.

What is the typical background of Albert School's students?

Common traits among Albert School students include ambition, entrepreneurial spirit, a taste for mathematics, a strong interest in the business world, and an understanding that data will play a crucial role in any future profession.

What are Business Deep Dives (BDDs)?

Business Deep Dives are Albert School’s educational signature.

They are 3-week practical cases in collaboration with a top company, allowing students to practice what they study with real data in real situations.

At the end of every BDD, the students present their work to the executives of the corporate partner, and a winning team is chosen.

How is your pedagogy innovative?

Albert School’s innovative pedagogy, centered on data, integrates academic teaching with real-world experience, evidenced by the BDDs in collaboration with our incredible network of corporate partners such as LVMH, BCG, and Google.

We highly value the excellence of our teachers, who come from the most prestigious universities around the world and have achieved important results in the professional world.

What is the mission of Albert School?

Albert School goes beyond just preparing students for a job. Our mission is to bridge the gap between Business and Data, to train hybrid profiles who excel and make a difference in the workplace.

This involves a comprehensive understanding of operations and corporate functions, in addition to the ability to understand, exploit, and value data through unique corporate partnerships with leading companies.

What is Albert School?

Albert School is the first school of excellence blending business and data.

It offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, awarded as joint degrees with Les Mines Paris, the best engineering school in France according to Times Higher Education.

Supported and financed by numerous renowned entrepreneurs, Albert School aims to train the talents needed by the economy of tomorrow: hybrid profiles in business and data.

What is data? Why has it become essential?

Today, data is everywhere. In a digitally disrupted world, data has become indispensable for any business.

Exploiting data, especially through AI, can improve operational efficiency, customer experience, risk management, and innovation. This creates innumerable practical applications and opportunities in every organization and sector.

The rise of capitalism and globalization has made industries hyper-competitive, making precise decision-making more crucial than ever.

Additionally, the explosion in computing power, information storage, and data circulation provides leaders with vast sources of data.

Why should I choose Albert School?

Successful companies today share a data-centered approach, often described as "data-driven."

This is true for the most innovative and rapidly growing companies in the world, such as Microsoft, LVMH, Alphabet, and Netflix.This approach is only possible with teams proficient in the language of data at all levels and across all business functions.

Learning data, or mathematics applied to business, allows students to understand how to create value in a technologically transformed world.

Albert School is ranked 1st in the HappyAtSchool ranking.

What is the ranking of Albert School?

If Albert School were listed on Parcoursup or Mon Master (whose data is publicly available), our programs would rank among the top 5% of the most selective schools.

How is Albert School positioned with respect to other business and engineering schools?

Albert School is a school of excellence that lies at the intersection between a business school and an engineering school.

The programs are designed in partnership with Les Mines de Paris, the best school of engineering in France, providing a quality label for our students.

The admission process is highly selective, with less than 10% of applications accepted in the last academic year.

The majority of our admitted students choose to join Albert School despite being accepted into other prestigious institutions.

Studying at Albert School

What is the maximum number of students per class?

The maximum is 40 students per class. The cohort is split in 1 to 5 classes depending on the year.

Is attendance mandatory?

Yes, in-person attendance is required for all classes.

Where is Albert School located?

The address of the campuses in France are available on their respective pages. The location of the international campuses will be announced soon.

Are computers provided?

Students must have a functional computer, especially for data courses. Partnerships for preferential rates on equipment are being developed.

Do I need to be proficient in English?

Proficiency in English is necessary as many courses are taught in English even in the French programs.

Check your program’s page to learn in which language it is taught.

What type of positions are offered in apprenticeship?

The positions vary depending on the program and year of study. Examples of frequent roles are available on each program’s page.

Does Albert School provide support for CV writing and job search?

Yes, Albert School offers personalized support, including a mentorship program, and job dating events with corporate partners.

What is the alternation rythm?

After an initial 8-week intensive course period, the alternation rhythm is 4 days in the company and 1 day at school.

What types of contracts are accepted for alternation: professionalization or apprenticeship?

Both professionalization and apprenticeship contracts are accepted.

When can I intern during my bachelor?

During the first two years, internships are encouraged during summer. A six-month internship is mandatory in the third year.

Does Albert School offer coaching for skills like team management or negotiation?

Yes, Albert School offers constant coaching through various activities, including two weeks of intensive training with BCG consultants, practical business courses, and Business Deep Dives.

I dream of creating my startup. How does the school support student entrepreneurs?

Albert School offers a privileged environment for student entrepreneurs.

Half a day per week is dedicated to the development of free individual or group projects, such as the creation of a startup. Many members of the administrative and academics team have already worked or have founded startups, others have worked in investment funds.

The opportunity to receive advice about your projects, and access to our privileged network, can lead to the creation of the unicorns of the future.

Are team projects involved?

Yes, both personal and group projects are crucial components at Albert School. Group work is emphasized during Business Deep Dive and Alberthons, generally in teams of 3 to 5 people.

Can I change my master's specialization if it doesn't suit me in the first year?

The master’s program has a common core of approximately 55%.

If the specialization chosen in the first year doesn’t suit you, changing it in the second year is possible, provided you justify your choice to the academic team and catch up on missed fundamentals during the Summer.

How much time should be allocated for homework?

The workload varies depending on the week, work pace, and organization. Expect to spend about 10-15 hours on personal and group work weekly. Some content or reading will need to be reviewed before attending certain classes.

Does the MSc in Data for Finance prepare students for careers in market finance?

The MSc Data for Finance prepares students for finance roles where data proficiency is an asset. Roles include both market finance (e.g., asset management, risk management, trading) and corporate finance (e.g., management control, audit, investment banking).

Are master programs taught in English?

Yes, all master programs at Albert School are taught in English.

Can I join another business school after a bachelor's degree from Albert School?

All bachelor’s degrees at Albert School are recognized and allow you to apply to master’s degrees at Albert School or in any other university that requires a bachelor’s degree for admission.

What is the weekly course load at Albert School?

For bachelors, the weekly course load is approximately 30 hours, excluding Business Deep Dives, personalized mentoring, language lessons, and personal or group projects.

For specialized masters, courses are typically held over one full day per week alternating with an apprenticeship. During the Bootcamp period, the workload is about 30 hours per week.

What is the difference between the bachelor's degree and the Grande École program?

The bachelor’s degree is a 3-year program, laying the foundational knowledge in Business and Data. It is in line with the European model after the Bologna process, and it is usually complemented with a master’s degree.

The Grande École Program (PGE) is a 5-year course. The first three years correspond to a bachelor’s degree, and the last two years correspond to a master’s degree. PGE students will choose a specialization in their 4th year and they can decide to alternate work and study in an apprenticeship.

Will I be able to choose my own courses?

Students can choose among our catalog of elective courses in their master’s degree and  in the years 4 and 5 of the Grande Ecole program.

Are internships part of the curriculum?

Internships are an essential component of the Bachelor programs at Albert School.

They fulfill educational objectives, enabling students to immerse themselves in real-world enterprises and to build their professional networks.

Is there an associative life at Albert School?

Yes. Albert School has its Student Union (BDE), sports and cultural clubs, and a Junior Enterprise (Albert Junior Consulting). They organize numerous events for students and sometimes external participants.

Application Process

If I receive an admission offer, when is the deadline to accept it?

Congratulations! Choosing your school is one of the most important decision in your life. There is no time limit to accept the offer. Your spot is reserved for 10 days after the notification of admission. Afterwards, your subscription will be accepted depending on the availability of free places.

When will I get my admission results?

Results are provided within 10 days after each stage of the selection process. During the Parcoursup period, results are given within 72 hours.

What does the selection process involve?

The selection involves a 40-minute math test, dossier evaluation, and a 30-minute interview to assess logical reasoning and motivation.

What are the prerequisites for joining Albert School?

Last year high school students should have a keen interest in mathematics and aspire to solve complex problems.

For master’s degrees, a solid business or scientific background is needed. The M1 bootcamp has two tracks (data and business) to suit various profiles.

When and how can I apply?

Check our how to apply page to get the relevant information to apply to each of our programs.

Is registration required on Parcoursup or Mon Master?

No, Albert School is not listed on Parcoursup or Mon Master. Applications are made directly through the school’s website.

Is proficiency in math necessary to join Albert Schoool?

Yes, enjoying mathematics is essential as it is a core part of Albert School’s curriculum, constituting over 100 hours per semester (9 hours per week).

Is a motivational letter necessary to apply?

It is recommended to include all pertinent documents in your application, such as transcripts, language certificates, diplomas, and recommendation letters.

What does the motivation interview cover?

The interview consists of three sections: getting to know you, a logical brainteaser, and an explanation of your motivations. The deciding committee is composed by members of Albert School and Mines Paris.

What should I do if I encounter an issue during the online logic and math test?

Send an email to admission@albertschool.com to explain the issue, and it will be reviewed promptly.

Can I try again the math test if I fail?

If you fail the online logic and math test, you can reapply to one of the bachelor programs in the following year.

How is the math test conducted?

The math test, designed for students in their last year of high school, evaluates logical and mathematical reasoning skills, and lasts 40 minutes. The level of difficulty becomes progressively harder with each correct answer.

Can a non-excellent academic record be redeemed during the interview?

Yes, determination and strong performance in the logic and math tests or during the interview can help to secure a spot.

What should I do if I can't complete my application due to missing transcripts?

Upload the same document twice if your transcripts are semester-based rather than trimester-based. The jury will understand.

Can I submit my application if I don't have my current year’s grades yet?

Yes, you can start the admission process and submit your missing grades later.

Fees and Financing

Is on-campus housing available?

On-campus housing is not available, but the campuses are centrally located with numerous housing options available nearby.

Do I need to pay a deposit to secure my spot?

The registration to the first year is confirmed with the payment of a €3,000 deposit. The remaining annual tuition fees are due before the beginning of the academic year.

To confirm the subscription to the following years, a down payment will be required before the 1st of July.

What are the annual tuition fees at Albert School?

Tuition fees depend on the program chosen. Refer to the dedicated page to learn about the tuition fees of the program of your interest.

I excel in maths and I really like Albert School, but I don’t have the necessary financial resources to cover my tuition fees. Are scholarships provided?

Yes, Albert School, with the support of corporate partners, offers scholarships covering up to €6.000 of annual tuition costs.

The attribution of the scholarship is social based, as defined in the partnership with each company awarding a scholarship.

For any clarification, you can contact Albert School at admission@albertschool.com

Scholarship request has to be made previous registration. No application for a scholarship will be considered after registration.

How can I finance my tuition fees?

To finance your tuition fees you can apply for student loans from partner banks, or to Albert School Talent Scholarships, covering up to €6.000 of your annual fees.

For master’s students who choose an apprenticeship, their employer will cover 100% of tuition.

The conditions of attribution and repayment of student loans are only competence of the bank. For any additional information, please contact admission@albertschool.com

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