Study in INSA Lyon

Created  in 1957 by philosopher Gaston Berger and Rector Jean Capelle, INSA Lyon  is the oldest and largest of the six schools making up the INSA Group. INSA  engineers lead careers built around a logic of high adaptability, a  pioneering approach to science and technology, and a strong sense of  social responsibility.

This hallmark of the INSA Lyon model is a  living tribute to its two founders. It is to them that we owe the  humanist commitment of the INSA schools, and their openness to different  origins, cultures and social backgrounds. While  teaching in the sciences obviously constitutes the core of the five-year  engineering programmes, the 'Humanities' have also played a central  role since the creation of INSA Lyon in training engineers who are open  to the world.
In addition to the languages, philosophy and culture,  our engineering students benefit from specific training in management  and issues inherent to the corporate world.
These teachings include  foundations of ethical reflection, implementing innovative and active  pedagogies that aim to provide the students with opportunities to learn  about citizenship, gain autonomy, and develop a sense of responsibility,  while encouraging creativity and innovation.

Top quality training in engineering (5-year programme after Bac/A-levels) in 9 specialisations
9 post Master's programmes accredited by the “Conférence des Grandes Ecoles”
2 fields (aimed at Research) of the Lyon Master’s programme for Sciences
8 doctoral schools
Research and Innovation

INSA  Lyon boasts 23 research laboratories, more than 600 researchers and  teacher-researchers, 650 PhD students, and over 1,000 industrial  contracts with the socio-economic world.
This represents a scientific and technological capital that accounts for much of the international prestige of the school.