University of Orleans – Polytech Orleans (Engineering school)
Orleans, FrancePOTENTIAL – not yet offered / not confirmed
🟡 Real English offer (TEAM energy/aerospace/engines, M1-M2) but Master-level and partly closed to exchange; confirm with Polytech
Students from this partner already study with us. 3 students from University of Orleans came to the HMU Department of Mechanical Engineering on Erasmus+ (2023/2024), so the two programmes already work together in one direction. This page looks at the other direction: what HMU Mechanical Engineering students could take there.
English-taught programme: Polytech Orleans publishes a 2026-27 English course booklet: English semester packages and a Technologies for Energy, Aerospace and Motoring Sciences (TEAM) track with M1 (4th year) and M2 (5th year) units, ECTS and syllabi. Levels are Master-year (M1/M2), above HMU early semesters; some specialities (Smart Building, Production, PEIP, AESM) were stated closed to exchange students in the 2025-26 fact sheet, and the fact sheet says teaching is in French with B2 recommended, so availability of individual units to Erasmus students and the booklet's 2026-27 vs. 2025-26 versions must be confirmed. Deadlines per fact sheet: 1 June (fall), 15 October (spring). Incoming exchange contact: international.polytech@univ-orleans.fr.
Potential matches only. No HMU Mechanical Engineering student has studied at this partner yet, so there are no recognised courses. The matches below are an indicative assessment by the IRO, based on the partner’s published English programme vs the HMU Mechanical Engineering study guide. They must be evaluated and approved by the departmental academic coordinator before any agreement is used.
| Partner course / module (ECTS) | Possible HMU equivalent (ECTS) | Fit | Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Management (7TE01) (9) M1 (4th year) S7 Sept-Jan; renewables, solar thermal, wind, combustion, heat pumps; taught in English | → | Solar Energy and Applications Ηλιακή Ενέργεια και Εφαρμογές (5) | likely | W |
| Fluid dynamics (7TE02) (9) M1 S7; viscous/compressible flow, boundary layer, heat transfer; taught in English | → | Fluid Mechanics II Μηχανική Ρευστών ΙΙ (5) | likely | W |
| Electrical engineering and automatic control (7TE03) (6) M1 S7; electrical machines and PID control; taught in English; HMU also has 18, 54 | → | Control Theory and Technology Θεωρία και Τεχνολογία Ελέγχου (4) | likely | W |
| Engine and propulsion systems (8TE02) (9) M1 S8 Jan-Apr; IC engine thermodynamics plus aircraft/rocket propulsion; taught in English | → | Internal Combustion Engines and Hybrid Technology Μηχανές Εσωτερικής Καύσης και Υβριδική Τεχνολογία (5) | strong | S |
| English and science (7HT02) (3) M1 S7; scientific English soft skill | → | English Technical Terminology Αγγλική Τεχνική Ορολογία (2) | likely | W |
| Business English (8HT01) (4) M1 S8; general/business English, B2+ target | → | English Technical Terminology Αγγλική Τεχνική Ορολογία (2) | weak | S |
| Human resource management (8HT02) (2) M1 S8; management soft skill; language of delivery per booklet listing | → | Business and Production Administration Οργάνωση και Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων και Παραγωγής (5) | weak | S |
| Turbulence and Advanced CFD (9TE11) (8) M2 (5th year) S9; advanced level; English unit, one of 5 options | → | Computational Fluid Mechanics (CFD) Υπολογιστική Ρευστομηχανική (5) | strong | W |
| Combustion and applications (9TE13) (8) M2 S9; combustion chemistry, engines, turbines, pollutants; advanced | → | Internal Combustion Engines and Hybrid Technology Μηχανές Εσωτερικής Καύσης και Υβριδική Τεχνολογία (5) | likely | W |
| Control of Energetic System (9TE14) (8) M2 S9; engine control and hybrid vehicle energy management; also related to 68 | → | Electric Vehicles Ηλεκτρικά Οχήματα | weak | W |
| Energetic systems (9TE15) (8) M2 S9; sizing power generation, nuclear safety, LCA, advanced thermodynamics | → | Synthesis of Energy Systems Σύνθεση Ενεργειακών Συστημάτων (5) | likely | W |
| Multiphysics coupling in aerodynamics (9TE12) (8) M2 S9; aeroelasticity, high-speed flows; advanced | → | Fluid Mechanics II Μηχανική Ρευστών ΙΙ (5) | weak | W |
| Buildings energy (ATE04) (5) M2 S10; one of 3 options; confirm English delivery | → | Building Energy Performance Simulation Ενεργειακή Προσομοίωση Κτηρίων (5) | likely | S |
| Powertrain (ATE03) (5) M2 S10; electrified powertrain energy management; one of 3 options | → | Electric Vehicles Ηλεκτρικά Οχήματα | likely | S |
| Gas dynamics (ATE02) (5) M2 S10; high subsonic to hypersonic flow; partial overlap with turbomachinery | → | Gas Turbines and Compressors Αεριοστρόβιλοι – Συμπιεστές (5) | weak | S |
| Advanced Simulation (Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics package) (3) M2 fall package (about 27 ECTS plus lab project); advanced FEM-type simulation | → | Analysis of Mechanical Structures II (Advanced FEM) Ανάλυση Κατασκευών ΙΙ (5) | likely | W |
| Composites Simulation (Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics package) (3) M2 fall package; composite materials modelling | → | Polymer and Composite Materials Technology Τεχνολογία Πολυμερών και Σύνθετων Υλικών | likely | W |
| Optimization and Additive Fabrication (Materials, Mechanics, Mechatronics package) (3) M2 fall package; additive manufacturing and optimisation | → | Principles of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Αρχές Προσθετικής Κατασκευής (5) | weak | W |
Offered = indicative term at the partner (W = winter/autumn semester, S = spring/summer semester, W/S = both semesters), from the partner’s published course catalogue. It can change year to year, so confirm with the coordinator. “-” = term not published.
Sources: Polytech Orleans English-taught engineering courses · Course offer in English 2026-27 (PDF) · Erasmus fact sheet 2025-26 Polytechnique