Research at Mines Saint-Étienne is built upon a dynamic of excellence measured by concrete results. These figures reflect the impact of the work carried out by our teams, whether scientific publications, industrial collaborations, or international projects. They also demonstrate our commitment to innovating to address major contemporary challenges.

Key Indicators

  • 5 Research and Academic Centres
  • 18 departments
  • 4 joint research units (UMR)
  • 7 cutting-edge technological platforms, open to industrial and academic collaborations
  • 20 million euros: annual research budget
  • 8 research and training chairs

High-level scientific output

  • 300 international publications per year
    Including a significant portion aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

International Reach

  • Collaborations with partners in 30 countries through joint projects.
  • Active partner in international university networks such as T.I.M.E. and the EULIST European University.

Our Researchers and Doctoral Students

A Scientific Community of Excellence

  • 150 faculty researchers, including 75 authorized to supervise research
  • 70 engineers
  • 200 active doctoral students each year, 50% of whom come from international collaborations
  • 50 doctoral theses defended each year

An Interdisciplinary Approach

  • Research teams combining technical and scientific expertise to address complex issues.

Strong Collaborative Research

A Robust Industrial Ecosystem

  • Over 800 partner companies, ranging from SMEs to large international groups.
  • Strategic partnerships in key sectors such as microelectronics, artificial intelligence, health, and energy transition.

Value Creation and Economic Impact

  • 13 patents filed since 2019, strengthening the technological competitiveness of our partners.
  • Direct support for regional innovation through collaborations on our platforms.

Research Connected to Societal Challenges

Mines Saint-Étienne’s major contributions, through research projects on energy transition, health technologies, and digital sovereignty, are part of an approach aligned with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

  • SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.
  • SDG 13 – Climate Action.
  • SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals