At Mines Saint-Étienne, student life plays an essential role in the integration and personal growth of students, whether French or international. Our student associations, particularly Mines International Students (MIS), offer a wide range of activities and events allowing international students to easily integrate, make friends, and discover French culture in a friendly atmosphere.
Our commitment to the Erasmus+ programmes and the European strategy supports an inclusive and intercultural approach, enabling our international students to immerse themselves in a diverse learning and living environment, where the values of equality, solidarity, and European citizenship are promoted.
Mines International Students (MIS): The Association Dedicated to International Students
Mines International Students (MIS) is an association specifically dedicated to welcoming and integrating international students. In partnership with the Student Union (BDE), it organizes activities and events throughout the year to promote intercultural exchanges and help international students feel at home.
- Intercultural evenings and themed events
Each event is an opportunity to discover each other’s cultures, share culinary specialties, and celebrate traditional festivals. - Language Café
A weekly meeting to practice French and other languages in a friendly atmosphere, and meet French and international students. - Regional outings and excursions
MIS organizes cultural visits and nature excursions to discover Saint-Étienne and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. - Afterworks and workshops
Various activities including cooking workshops, movie nights, and sports activities, allowing all students to meet and interact in an informal setting.
Student Associations and Clubs
Beyond MIS, Mines Saint-Étienne has a wide variety of associations and clubs to cater to each student’s interests. These clubs offer international students opportunities to:
- Participate in sports activities
Football, basketball, tennis, climbing, and much more. Sports are an excellent way to make friends and strengthen team spirit. - Express their creativity in artistic and cultural clubs
Theater, photography, music, and cinema are some of the artistic activities offered on campus. - Explore innovations and sciences
Join engineering, sustainable development, and technology clubs to gain professional skills and explore various fields.
Benefits of Student Life for International Students
In addition to promoting integration and cultural exchanges, participating in student life allows you to:
- Integrate quickly
Association activities allow international students to familiarize themselves with French culture, meet other students, and make friends. - Strengthen leadership and project management skills
Students learn to organize events, work in teams, and manage projects. - Develop your network
Associations offer an ideal setting to connect with French and international students, facilitating the creation of a strong professional and personal network. - Fully experience intercultural life in France
Association activities allow students to discover French customs, practice the language, and adopt values of inclusion and citizenship.
European Values in Student Life
Mines Saint-Étienne applies the European values of inclusion, respect for diversity, and civic engagement in its student activities. In line with the objectives of the Erasmus+ programme, the student associations encourage students to:
- Participate in Collective Projects
Clubs and associations regularly organize projects open to international students, promoting inclusion and engagement. - Adopt Eco-Friendly and Responsible Practices
Awareness events and actions are organized to promote sustainability and respect for the environment. - Engage in Solidarity and Civic Actions
Students can participate in volunteer projects and local initiatives, contributing to community life and social well-being.
Student Testimonials
“The Mines International Students association helped me make friends as soon as I arrived. Thanks to the outings and events organised, I quickly felt integrated into student life.”
– Carlos, dual-degree student from Colombia
“The Mines International Students association was a key element in my integration. Thanks to the organized activities, I made friends, discovered French culture, and acquired valuable skills.”
– Daniel, exchange student from Spain
“Participating in the engineering club allowed me to meet technology enthusiasts and expand my network. The associative projects helped me strengthen my leadership skills and work in an intercultural context.”
– Amina, international student from Morocco
How to Join an Association?
Registration for student associations is open to all students. At the beginning of each academic year, a student association fair is organized, where students can meet members of the different clubs and choose the activities that interest them. MIS also offers a specific integration programme so that every international student can get involved in campus student life.
Contact and Information for Associative Life
To learn more about associations and clubs, or for any questions related to associative life, don’t hesitate to contact the Student Office (BDE).
Email: bde@emse.fr
Immerse yourself in the associative life of Mines Saint-Étienne and discover unique opportunities to learn, share, and integrate in an international setting!