Study abroad with Mines Saint-Étienne: exchange programmes and double degrees

Enhance your academic journey and build your international profile! Mines Saint-Étienne offers you unique mobility opportunities to prepare for your engineering career in a globalised world.

Study internationally

In line with its openness strategy and CTI requirements, Mines Saint-Étienne makes international mobility a central pillar of its curriculum.

Supported, tailored mobility

Everything is put in place to ensure that each student can complete a stay with a high-level partner, in line with their academic results and career plan.

Transparency
The allocation procedure is rigorous and is presented to you from the 1st term of your 1st year.
Expertise
You are supported by an experienced and attentive team to help you make the most of your experience.
Resources
All dedicated presentations are continuously updated and available on e-campus, our intranet.

Note for international students
Inbound mobility students wishing to undertake an outbound stay (mobility within mobility) must handle their visa formalities independently (destination country and renewal of the French VLS-TS), without intervention from the School.

Our mobility pathways

Academic exchanges: full immersion

Go abroad for a semester or a full year from your 2nd year. These exchanges allow you to discover new teaching methods and build an international network.

In Europe
Thanks to the Erasmus+ programme, your ECTS credits are automatically transferred.
Outside Europe
Through our global bilateral agreements, with credit recognition agreed in advance.

Double degrees: international excellence

Available in the 3^rd year, these pathways last up to 4 semesters (2 semesters of the 3^rd year + 2 additional semesters). They enable you to obtain a prestigious double qualification, recognised both in France and abroad.

📍 Our partners

Our cooperation map is constantly evolving to offer you the best academic destinations.

View the map of international academic partnerships

Mobility funding and scholarships

Mines Saint-Étienne provides personalised support to each student before, during, and after their mobility. Because equal access is a priority, the School implements a proactive scholarship policy to support your projects.

Erasmus+ scholarships
For exchanges with Erasmus partners (valid inter institutional agreement), students will receive a mobility grant.
Inclusion top-up: additional support is provided for CROUS scholarship students (levels 6 or 7), as well as for students with disabilities or a long-term condition (ALD).
Mobility scholarships from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region
This support is intended for students from the Saint-Étienne campus going to destinations outside Erasmus/outside Europe.
Please note: students from the Aix-Marseille Provence campus are not eligible for this specific scheme.

⚠️ Important note on AMI scholarships: As Mines Saint-Étienne is under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry (and not the Ministry of Higher Education), our students are not eligible for AMI scholarships. We offset this specific situation with personalised support towards other available funding.

Testimonials from Students Who Participated in an Exchange or Double Degree

To provide a concrete overview of the impact of these programmes, here are a few testimonials from students who took part in an exchange or a double degree with Mines Saint-Étienne.

By the time I graduate, I will have lived abroad for two and a half years! Like many of my classmates, I took advantage of an immersion as an international student from my 2nd year. Everything is a discovery: the culture, the courses, daily life… Through discussions with Erasmus students and Madrid locals, local habits, and walks around the city, I gradually became familiar with the Spanish capital, which became my home for a semester. This experience allowed me to develop much more than my language skills; it helped me grow personally. After Spain, I wanted to continue the adventure in Europe: I applied for a double degree at the Technical University of Vienna, in Austria. A new start awaits me at the beginning of the academic year, with new experiences to live…

Lune Teplitchi

Erasmus+ mobility in Spain in 2nd year

Universidad Carlos III, Madrid

I didn’t hesitate for a moment to seize the opportunity to spend a semester abroad. I had this desire to discover new cultures, to step out of my comfort zone, while developing my language skills and adaptability. And the experience lived up to my expectations: I had unforgettable moments, met inspiring people, and even fulfilled a dream by traveling to Patagonia. This semester was extremely enriching, both intellectually and personally, and helped me better define my areas of specialization upon my return to France.
Integration at the university was facilitated by my Chilean tutor, who accompanied me from my arrival to help me discover Santiago. I was lucky enough to live with a Chilean family, with whom I shared strong moments and learned to cook local specialties. This experience was an incredible opportunity, and the bonds forged there will remain etched in my memory.

Baptiste Sourdille

One-Semester Mobility in Chile in the 2nd Year

Pontificia Universidad Católica, Chile

My trip to Japan offered me unforgettable experiences, such as attending lectures given by experts from JAXA, the Japanese space agency. Being in direct contact with Japanese people, through my laboratory work and travels, allowed me to discover their deep respect for others and gave me valuable perspective on my own way of interacting. I particularly appreciated the independence and freedom offered by my schedule, which allowed me to develop greater autonomy. This experience helped me overcome the fear of the unknown and approach unexpected situations with more serenity. I am now heading to Canada for a double degree with reinforced confidence.

Hugo Javourez

One-Semester Mobility in Japan in the 2nd Year

Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan – Aerospace