Mines Saint-Étienne is a responsible engineering school, driving innovations with societal impact
Founded in 1816, Mines Saint-Étienne is a public engineering school under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industry. As a member of the Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), the school trains high-level generalist and specialized engineers in human-sized cohorts, offering personalized academic paths. The skills of its graduates are recognized both in France and internationally.
Mines Saint-Étienne stands out for its dynamic research activity, focused on the needs of industry and healthcare. The school hosts five training and research centers, recognized for their excellence in their respective fields.
Spread across three campuses (Saint-Étienne, Aix-Marseille-Provence, and Lyon-Charbonnières) and present in two regions (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur), Mines Saint-Étienne is deeply rooted in its territories and maintains strong connections with the local ecosystem. Nearly 500 people, including faculty members, researchers, and technical and administrative staff, contribute to the operation of its various sites.
Our missions
To train high-level executives to address the challenges of ecological, digital, and industrial transitions in an international environment.
- Excellence in education
All our engineering, master’s, PhD and Specialized Master’s programmes… combine science and management. - Diversity of fields of study
Our programmes cover a wide range of disciplines, from materials to microelectronics, including processes, the environment, industrial engineering, computer science and health engineering. - Strong Scientific and Technical Foundations
Our programs are built on solid knowledge and develop skills in teamwork, project management, and leadership. - National and international outlook
Thanks to our dual degrees and our many partnerships with schools and universities around the world, our students and teacher-researchers benefit from multiple opportunities in France and abroad, fostering an essential international culture. - Industry-Oriented Research
Our research focuses on the needs of businesses, ensuring continuous knowledge advancement and attracting top specialists. - Strong Industry Partnerships
Our close ties with the business world ensure training that is adapted to market realities and responsive to societal and environmental challenges. - Innovative Teaching Methods
We promote hands-on learning, fostering creativity and responsiveness in our students.
Cutting-Edge Research for Industry
Our five research centers are committed to producing cutting-edge scientific advancements, directly tailored to industry needs, serving as a source of innovation to drive economic development.
Our Fields of Excellence
- Energy: Nuclear, oil & gas, hydrogen sector
- Transportation: Materials for aerospace and automotive industries
- Industrial Engineering: Information systems, flow management, computer science
- Microelectronics: Flexible substrates, packaging, secure communication solutions
- Healthcare: Biomechanics, imaging, hospital management
- Environment: Environmental management, sustainable development
Building Strong Connections Between Science and Society
We encourage our researchers and students to collaborate with civil society stakeholders, companies, public institutions and local communities. These partnerships help address society’s real needs and promote the transfer of knowledge and innovation.
Through our science culture centre, La Rotonde, and its facilitators, we organise events, lectures, podcasts and workshops open to all. These initiatives enable us to share our research results, foster dialogue and encourage civic engagement on scientific and technological issues. We are also committed to educating and raising awareness among young people about contemporary scientific and technological challenges. We firmly believe that these actions are essential to encourage active, informed participation in debates on the scientific and technological choices that shape our future.