TSE Bachelor of Science program

Starting in the program from September 2027

The TSE Bachelor is a selective three-year program that integrates quantitative methods, Economics and Quantitative Social Sciences, as well as Mathematics. It aims to train undergraduate students who will continue their studies through to a master's degree, either within TSE's own program, TSE Master of Science, or in other master's programs.

Who is the Bachelor's program for?

It is designed for students interested in Economics and/or Quantitative Social Sciences, who have an aptitude for quantitative reasoning (Data Analysis, Applied Mathematics).

A flexible, customizable curriculum

The program is built around disciplinary majors and minors offered by TSE's departments, which students can combine to design their own course of study.

A hands-on approach to learning

Within this flexible program, the emphasis is on experiential learning, through which students gain knowledge and develop problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills by engaging in applied work, group projects, and challenges.

An international outlook

Courses are taught in English by faculty recruited internationally. Students are recruited from around the world, contributing to the campus's cosmopolitan character.

Students can spend part of their third year abroad through a degree-granting exchange at one of the school's many partner universities.

Students may also take a gap year between their second and third year to study abroad, complete an internship, or pursue a personal project (such as volunteering with an association or working abroad).

Program Structure

Organization of the Academic Year

The academic year is divided into four eight-week periods, preceded by an orientation/integration period and rounded out by a dedicated week for special activities (career preparation, data challenge, etc.). This structure allows for steady, consistent progress in learning throughout the three years of the Bachelor's program.

Integration	Late August - Mid-september	2 weeks: cross-disciplinary activities
Period 1	Mid-September - Mid-November	8 weeks of classes + 1 week vacation (All Saints)
Period 2	Mid-November - End of January	8 weeks of classes + 1 week vacation (Christmas)
Special Activities	Last week of January	Career preparation, data challenge, etc
Period 3	Early February – Early April	8 weeks of classes + 1 week vacation (Winter)
Period 4	Early April - Early June	8 weeks of classes + 1 week vacation (Spring)

Course of Study

The TSE Bachelor is organized around 180 credits spread over three years of study (60 credits per year). In each period, students take courses worth 15 credits (2.5 courses).
Students follow a core curriculum in quantitative methods, Economics, and Quantitative Social Sciences. They choose a major and round out their program with elective courses, which can allow them to pursue a minor or a second major.

Core Curriculum in Quantitative Methods

From the first year onward, all students follow a core curriculum in quantitative methods, which forms the scientific foundation of the Bachelor's program. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to conduct model-and data-based analysis. It offers courses over the 3 years in the following areas:

Data Science (statistics and econometrics): 6 courses (36 credits)
Computer Science and data applications: 4 courses (24 credits)
Mathematics: 4 courses (24 credits)

Foundational Courses

In the first year, students also take common courses in the following areas:

Economics: 2 courses (12 credits)
Quantitative Social Sciences: 2 courses (12 credits)

Major

In the second year, students choose a major in Economics, Quantitative Social Sciences, or Mathematics. A major consists of 8 courses (48 credits) plus a capstone thesis (6 credits) completed in the final year. Given the courses already taken in the core curriculum and foundational courses, students take 6 courses (36 credits) during years 2 and 3 to complete the major.

Elective Courses

Students round out their course of study by freely choosing elective courses. Students may pursue a minor by selecting the corresponding 4 courses (24 credits). Students may pursue a second major by selecting the corresponding courses (48 credits).

Spotlight on TSE's Bachelor's Degree Programs

Economics

Quantitative Social Sciences

Mathematics

Applications

Program Requirements

The TSE Bachelor of Science program is open to high school graduates and is designed for students interested in quantitative methods, Economics, and Quantitative Social Sciences.

Admissions Schedule

Applications may be submitted through the national Parcoursup application process starting in January 2027.

TSE will run a separate admissions campaign for international students. More information will be available in October 2026.

Tuition

The tuition policy for the TSE Bachelor of Science program will be finalized in early October 2026. A merit-based scholarship program will be included.