Want to become an engineer and earn a degree that practically guarantees a job right after graduation? Forget overcrowded lecture halls and overly theoretical classes—ISTP (Institut Supérieur des Techniques de la Performance) in Saint-Étienne is exactly what you need. ISTP trains high-level engineers in partnership with prestigious national schools such as Mines Saint-Étienne and Arts et Métiers.
At ISTP, you can specialize in a variety of fields:
The school also offers a Bachelor’s in Engineering, a 3-year program that is 100% work-study based.
Admission depends on your academic background. If you’re finishing high school, you can apply via Parcoursup. If you already have a Bac +2 or Bac +3 (such as a BTS, BUT, or a Bachelor’s in science or engineering), you can apply through parallel admissions. Selection is based on your application file, technical tests, and a motivation interview.
Forget the usual student life of endless lectures and internship struggles. Your schedule alternates between time at school and time in a company.
Even better? Since it’s a work-study program, you get paid. That’s a huge plus—you can cover your housing, leisure, and even save up, all without needing a side job.
Once you graduate from ISTP, you won’t have trouble finding a job—in France or even abroad. Depending on your field, you could work in industry, energy, aerospace, automotive, nuclear, or robotics. And if you want to travel, know that ISTP-trained engineers are in high demand worldwide.
Where to stay?
Have you been accepted to ISTP and need a place to live nearby? Check out our UXCO Student residences in Saint-Étienne!
19 Rue de Montferré, 42100 Saint-Étienne
From studios to shared apartments
6A rue Victor Duchamp, 42000 Saint-Etienne
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