INNOV@INSA-Summer in INSA Lyon

Location:
France - Lyon
Term:
Maymester/Summer
Dates:
Thu, May 15 - Fri, Jun 13 2025
Credits:
6 US/12 ECTS
Estimated Cost:
€5,500

During this 4-week short program, students will learn about perspectives in Engineering and Innovation through innovative and interactive teaching. While planting the seeds of an innovative  and sustainable engineering project, students will enjoy hands-on experiments and acquire valuable international experience for their professional futures. Students will get to know French culture and the beautiful city of Lyon, and learn some French. This short program is also a perfect opportunity for students to discover INSALyon, a place they may want to come back to in their course of studies!

Click here to enroll in this program

Students should choose between tracks 1 and 2. Track 3 is compulsory.

Track 1. Connected Devices and Smart Devices - 45 hrs. lectures

Prerequisites: algorithmics and any programming language

  • Introduction to the Internet of Things (case study-based course)
  • Smart and assistive environment project

Track 2. Management and Innovation in Europe - 45 hrs. lectures

  • Introduction to project management of innovative products and services
  • Economics and management of innovation in Europe
  • Essential skills of entrepreneurs in innovation-driven start-ups 

Track 3. French Language, Cross-Cultural Communication, Industry, and Society - 45 hrs. lectures

  • Introduction to French as a foreign language
  • Developing intercultural competence
  • Industry and society

Activities

  • Guided tour of Lyon
  • Dinner in a typical French restaurant
  • Two day trips, such as a visit to the Beaujolais region (wine tasting) and Annecy
  • Party with INSA students
  • Farewell evening

Depending on a variety of factors, activities may change.

Who can apply

  • All Science and Engineering students at undergraduate or graduate level
  • Tracks 1 and 2 are entry-level courses, with Track 1 requiring prerequisites in algorithmics and any programming language
  • French language classes in Track 3 are divided into groups from beginners to advanced-level students

How to apply

Apply between January 12 and March 23, 2025.

Costs include:

  • Shared accommodation (shared bedroom for 2 with small kitchen and bathroom)
  • Breakfasts, lunches, and some dinners from Monday to Friday
  • Participation and transport for all leisure activities organized by INSA Lyon
  • Return trip from the airport of Lyon (Saint-Exupéry airport) to the campus
  • A 30-ride metro/tramway/bus ticket
  • Access to wifi on campus

They do not cover plane tickets and personal activities on weekends.

Program Overview

 

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