FAQ
Q : what is the training and the level required to qualify for a training at OGIM?
A : Diploma of Higher Education (Bac+2) or Bachelor of Science (Bac+4) or Engineering Degree (Bac+5) in a technicial or scientific major (management, law and languages not included).
Q : How long does the training session last?
A : An academic year plus a three-month internship.
Q : Do we get a degree by the end of this training session?
A : Of course, if the requirements for success are met.
Q : Are diplomas delivered by OGIM approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Tunisia?
A : We are accredited by the Ministry of Training and Employment. Our training program is recognized by oil companies which recruit our students.
Q : What is my chance of getting a job upon completion of the training at OGIM?
A : In less than three months after the end of 2009 session, more than ¾ of our graduate students have been recruited. The prospects for the current session of 2010 are even better.
Q : Do companies directly contact OGIM for recruitment and internships?
A : Some companies turn to us, especially those who have already recruited our students and appreciated the quality of our training. In all cases, OGIM systematically caters for all its students.
Q : Having obtained a diploma from OGIM , what are the real chances of starting an international career?
A : Most of our students have been recruited in international companies operating in Tunisia. Such career kick-offs will definitely be conducive to an international professional career.
Q : Does OGIM grant Tunisian students financial privileges when it comes to tuition fees?
A : During the first sessions, OGIM even made it possible to pay the fees after recruitment. For the upcoming sessions, the general rule is to pay 50% upon registration and 50% before the end of the training session. For brilliant candidates of special needs, some payment facilities may be granted.
Q : Are admission conditions the same for Tunisian and non-Tunisian candidates?
A : All candidates, local or international, are treated on equal footing.
Q : If my level of English is weak, will I be admitted in one of OGIM's training programs?
A : If you are shortlisted, you have to sit for an English placement test. If your level of English language proficiency is:
a- Very weak: you are not admitted.
b- Advanced: you will be exempted from taking intensive courses in English.
c- Intermdediate: you should take 180 hours of preliminary, intensive courses.