A Leading Engineering School
Mines Saint-Étienne stands out for its academic excellence and its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Our training programmes, research programmes, and industry collaborations are regularly recognized by prestigious national and international rankings, attesting to our position as a key player in engineering education and research.
International Rankings
Times Higher Education (THE) – World University Rankings
According to the renowned Times Higher Education (THE) ranking, Mines Saint-Étienne ranks among the top 600 engineering schools worldwide (out of more than 2,000 institutions), placing in the 601-800 range. This achievement reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to excellence across all evaluation criteria.
THE by Subject
Mines Saint-Étienne also holds strong positions in subject-specific rankings:
- 600-800 in Computer Science
- 600-800 in Engineering
- 800-1000 in Physical Sciences
These rankings, covering 1,662 universities out of 19,000 institutions worldwide, assess performance based on five key criteria: teaching, research, academic citations, industry collaboration, and international outlook.
THE Impact Rankings
The annual Impact Rankings assess institutions’ contributions to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), considering scientific output, educational programmes, and institutional practices. Mines Saint-Étienne ranks among the top 300 in the overall ranking in 2024 (rank 201-300 out of 1,963 institutions), with a score of 82.4/100, demonstrating significant progress since 2022 (71.9/100).
This year, for the first time, the school was ranked across all 17 SDGs, achieving top 100 placements in five key areas, including:
- SDG 13 – Climate Action
- SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
The School is also a regional leader, being the 1st institution in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region for 16 SDGs and in the Sud region for 10 SDGs (2nd for the other 7).
These results reflect a proactive and ambitious strategy in sustainable development and social responsibility, positioning Mines Saint-Étienne among the world’s leading institutions in environmental transition.
QS World University Rankings
Mines Saint-Étienne is ranked in multiple categories of the QS World University Rankings by Subject. In 2024, the school was recognised in two specific fields:
- Computer Science and Information Systems
Mines Saint-Étienne is ranked in the 451-500 range, showing an improvement from previous years and highlighting the growing recognition of its expertise in these technological disciplines. - Engineering and Technology
The school also received distinction in engineering-related fields, reflecting its strong academic reputation and industry partnerships for innovation, particularly in Industry 4.0 projects.
These rankings highlight the school’s strengths, especially its ability to train engineers equipped for modern technological challenges, as well as its strong reputation among international employers, further enhancing its attractiveness to students and industry partners.
National Rankings
Rankings of France’s Top Engineering Schools
- Ranked in the Top 12 generalist post-preparatory engineering schools in France by L’Étudiant, this distinction highlights the versatility and quality of our academic programmes.
- Renowned for its specialisation programmes in digital technology, health engineering, sustainable energy, and industry of the future.
Ranking of the Most Sustainable Schools
- Mines Saint-Étienne is recognised as a leading institution in sustainable development and social responsibility, ranking among the top French schools most committed to these issues.
- The DD&RS label (Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility), obtained in 2016 and renewed in 2025, demonstrates our commitment to integrating sustainability into all dimensions of the school: teaching, research, and campus management.
- Mines Saint-Étienne also appears in the Change Now / Les Échos ranking, which highlights the Grandes Écoles of business and engineering that stand out for their ability to prepare tomorrow’s leaders for ecological and societal challenges. This ranking provides students with valuable guidance in choosing programmes that fully integrate the challenges of the ecological and social transition. Mines Saint-Étienne has reached 9th place, demonstrating its commitment to these fields.
A Constant Commitment to Excellence
These distinctions reinforce Mines Saint-Étienne’s position as a leading institution in training responsible and innovative engineers, equipped to tackle the challenges of ecological and technological transitions. They reflect an ambitious strategy, rooted in innovation and societal commitment, ensuring that Mines Saint-Étienne remains a benchmark in both the academic and industrial worlds.