Joining the Ingénieur Civil des Mines (ICM) program means experiencing much more than an excellent education:
it means joining a committed, supportive, and dynamic community, at the heart of a human-scale campus where the balance between studies, social life, and personal commitment is fully valued.
Mines Saint-Étienne makes student life a pillar of its education, convinced that a 21st-century engineer must know how to learn, cooperate, get involved, and thrive.
A vibrant campus in the heart of Saint-Étienne
Located on Cours Fauriel, near the city center, the School offers an ideal study environment:
modern infrastructure, accessibility, quality of life, close proximity to faculty, and cohesion among cohorts.
Students benefit from adapted accommodation, university restaurants, student association spaces, and numerous sports and cultural facilities.
Everything is in place to foster success, autonomy, and conviviality.
A human-sized student experience
With approximately 150 students per cohort, the ICM program fosters an atmosphere of closeness, mutual support, and openness.
Each student finds their place in a rich and unifying campus life: projects, clubs, associations, integration weekends, cultural and solidarity events…
Student life at Mines Saint-Étienne is recognized for its team spirit, creativity, and benevolence.
A committed and inclusive school
Mines Saint-Étienne strives to offer every student a benevolent and respectful environment:
- active gender equality policy,
- support system for students with disabilities,
- listening and mediation unit,
- prevention and awareness-raising actions throughout the year.
Openness, diversity, and solidarity are integral parts of the school’s culture.
A campus life open to the world
Each year, the campus welcomes students from over 30 nationalities.
This diversity strengthens the international outlook of the ICM programs and prepares everyone to evolve in a global context.
Inter-school activities, thematic weeks, and international exchanges foster intercultural dialogue and discovery.
A complete ecosystem for a fulfilling student life
The campus provides all essential services for student success and well-being:
| Areas | What the School offers | 🔗 Links |
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| 🏠 Accommodation | The Maison des Élèves (ME), 10 minutes from campus, offers 365 APL-approved accommodations. | Discover the Students’ Union |
| 🍽️ Catering | The CROUS university restaurants offer balanced meals at student prices. | Eat on campus |
| 🎭 Student Associations | Over 40 clubs and associations: sports, culture, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, solidarity. | Get involved and create |
| 🏃 Sports & Culture | Sports facilities on campus, partnerships with local clubs, cultural and artistic activities. | Get moving and share |
| 💬 Support & Well-being | Tutoring, health services, psychological support, disability support services, listening, and inclusion. | Be supported and heard |
| 🌍 International | Multicultural life on campus and support for internships or semesters abroad. | Open up to the world |
Testimonials from ICM Students
“Life at Mines Saint-Étienne is a perfect balance between academic rigor and conviviality. The Maison des Élèves, the associations, the integration weekends: you truly feel like you belong to a community.”
— Léa, 2nd year ICM
“I was able to get involved in an environmental association from my first year. It’s a true school of responsibility and collective spirit.”
— Nicolas, 3rd year ICM
FAQ
Yes, very much so. Student Union, Sports Association, Arts Association, Junior Enterprise, Ecomines, Humanimines, clubs…
Most are based at the Student Center (ME), the heart of student life.
👉 See: Student life
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Yes. Saint-Étienne is home to several schools (engineering, art, business, etc.) and an active cultural/sports scene, with events open to students.
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This is an institutional induction weekend, mandatory, in early September, 4 days in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
A team made up of school staff and second-year students works together to design the 4-day programme: hiking, adventure with thrills (via ferrata, abseiling, canoeing down a river), all supervised by professional guides. Communication workshops (verbal jousts, improvisation) and relaxation time (barbecue and gala evening) are also on the programme.
Bring: a warm sleeping bag, mountain clothing.
Indicative fee: ≈ €240 (varies by year).
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It is highly recommended to stay at the Student Residence (SR). This allows you to get to know your cohort better and easily participate in activities and social events. Each floor of the SR has its own unique atmosphere, allowing everyone to choose what suits their personality. The Student Residence brings together the activities of various clubs, associations, and their meeting rooms. Not to mention the games room: table tennis, foosball, billiards, and of course, its soundproofed social area.
The ICM Student Residence is just a few minutes’ walk from the school.
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Many team sports (football, handball, basketball, volleyball, ultimate…), individual sports (swimming, climbing, strength training…), outdoor activities (skiing, hiking, mountain biking…).
Facilities at the Maison des Élèves (sports areas) and in the city of Saint-Étienne.
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University restaurant (CROUS) at the national rate, cafeteria area at the ME.
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The Students’ Residence (ME), a 10-minute walk from the campus, offers APL-approved rooms/studios and many services (Internet, common areas, assistance, etc.).
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Contacts
Director of Studies