ISMIN – Master’s Degree in Microelectronic Systems Engineering and Computer Science

Ingénieur Systèmes Microélectronique et Informatique (ISMIN)
📍Mines Saint-Étienne – Aix-Marseille-Provence Campus, Gardanne

Educating Engineers in Digital Technologies, Connected and Intelligent Systems

The ISMIN programme – Master’s Degree in Microelectronic Systems Engineering and Computer Science – trains engineers to design, develop, and manage the technologies of the future: the Internet of Things (IoT), microelectronics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, embedded systems, data science, and much more.

Combining scientific excellence and a culture of innovation, this programme prepares agile, responsible, and globally-minded engineers, capable of connecting technology, management, and societal challenges for a sustainable and intelligent industry.

A Programme of Excellence at the Heart of Technological Provence

The Aix-Marseille-Provence campus, in Gardanne, brings together education, research, and innovation in one place.
Close to major players such as STMicroelectronics, Airbus, Gemalto, and the CEA, the campus constitutes a true innovation hub, combining education, research, and entrepreneurship.

Students thrive in an environment conducive to creation, prototyping, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration, in constant connection with local businesses and research laboratories.

An Immersive and Innovative Educational Approach

Learning by doing: this is the founding principle of the ISMIN programme.
Each engineering student actively participates in their education through concrete projects, internships, and continuous immersion in a professional environment.

Capstone projects: design of connected objects, prototyping, civic projects.
Project-based learning and design thinking.
Company internships at each level of the programme.
Personalized supervision by faculty-researchers and engineers.
Mandatory international mobility (internship or semester abroad).

Each student takes an active role in their academic journey and learns to think like a designer, decide like an engineer, and innovate like an entrepreneur.

A Unique Scientific and Entrepreneurial Environment

The ISMIN programme relies on the excellent infrastructure of the Centre of Microelectronics in Provence (CMP), a unique place in France that brings together education, research, and technological innovation.

Students benefit from a cutting-edge scientific environment, directly connected to the needs of businesses:

600 m² of cleanrooms and over €8 million in equipment,
MicroPackS platform, a national reference in micro-assembly and packaging,
TEAM@Mines Saint-Étienne pre-incubator, dedicated to technological maturation and the creation of innovative start-ups.

An Educational Approach Connected to Industrial Reality

Thanks to the CMP, the TEAM@Mines Saint-Étienne partnership space, and numerous partnerships with high-tech companies, engineering students thrive within a vibrant entrepreneurial and industrial ecosystem.
They participate in:

real industrial projects, in connection with local and international partners,
applied research and innovation missions,
collaborative workshops with startups and SMEs in the advanced technology sector.

This environment fosters the maker spirit, autonomy, and creativity — essential qualities for tomorrow’s digital and intelligent systems engineers.

A School with an International Outlook

International openness is an essential component of the ISMIN programme.
Each student undertakes at least one international experience: internship, academic exchange, or double degree.

With over 140 partner universities in 50 countries, Mines Saint-Étienne enables its students to gain a rich and professionalizing multicultural experience.

Scholarships (Erasmus+, Mines Saint-Étienne Foundation, Region, etc.) facilitate international mobility.

Career Opportunities in All Digital and Innovation Sectors

ISMIN engineers hold high-value-added positions in high-tech sectors:

microelectronics and embedded systems,
cybersecurity and artificial intelligence,
data science and cloud computing,
Industry 4.0, energy, and mobility,
consulting, entrepreneurship, and technological management.

100% of graduates find employment within 6 months, with more than half working internationally.
Their cross-functional profile and dual “hard & soft” expertise appeal to companies, startups, and research laboratories.

A Close-Knit Campus, an Intense Student Life

Located in the heart of Provence, near Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, the campus offers a privileged living environment: modern student residence, dynamic associations, vibrant sports and cultural life.

The Student House is the hub of student life: a place for exchange, conviviality, and engagement.

Located between Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, the Aix-Marseille-Provence campus offers an exceptional living environment: modern residence, friendly Student House, dynamic associations, vibrant sports and cultural life.

A Recognized Degree, a Mark of Excellence

The ISMIN Engineer degree is accredited by the CTI (Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur) and awarded by Mines Saint-Étienne, a member of the Institut Mines-Télécom.

This recognition guarantees the scientific quality, international openness, and high employability of the programme, both in France and abroad.

🔗 Discover the ISMIN programme

👤 ISMIN Engineer Profile	A Creative, Agile, and Responsible Engineer
🎓 Admissions	Competitive Exams, Admissions by Qualification, and Procedures
🧭 Pathways	The classic three-year pathways, specializations, master’s degrees, and double degrees
⚙️Programme Details	The 3 years, projects, and the syllabus
💼 Careers	Professions and Future Sectors
💶 Tuition and Funding	Tuition Fees and Available Aid
🏡 Student Life in Gardanne	Accommodation, Associations, and Campus Life
❓ FAQ	All Your Questions, Our Answers

🧩 In Summary

🎓 Degree: Master’s Degree in Microelectronic Systems Engineering and Computer Science (ISMIN)
🏫 School: Mines Saint-Étienne – Institut Mines-Télécom
📍 Campus: Aix-Marseille-Provence, Gardanne
🕒 Duration: 3 years (possibility of gap year or double degree)
🌍 International: Mandatory mobility (internship or exchange)
💼 Employment: 100% employed within 6 months