Institut national des sciences appliquées de Toulouse

What Institut national des sciences appliquées de Toulouse does

INSA Toulouse (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse) is a public French engineering school and research institute founded in 1963 as the sixth institute in the INSA Group, the leading French network of public engineering schools. Operating under the supervision of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, the institution educates approximately 3,300 engineering students on a 20-hectare campus in the Rangueil scientific complex in Toulouse, drawing 23.5% international students from 89 nationalities. Its core educational offering is a five-year integrated engineering degree (Bac+5, RNCP certified) across eight specializations including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, and Biological Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science and Networks, and Applied Mathematics, complemented by Master's programs, PhD tracks across six doctoral schools, and five Conférence des Grandes Écoles-accredited Advanced Masters (Big Data Valorization, Data Security, MSIAI, MSIoT, SEAM).

The institution's business model is that of a state-funded public higher education body: it receives government funding supplemented by tuition fees, research contracts, and corporate contributions. Tuition is tiered — €630/year for French/EU engineering students, €2,902–3,950/year for extra-EU students, up to €9,000/year for certain international Masters, plus continuing-education and VAE/IDPE fees. Revenue is diversified across public funding, tuition, industrial research contracts (164 new research contracts, CIFRE dissertations, technology transfer), Erasmus+ and European research funding, and the INSA Toulouse Foundation supported by 12 corporate sponsors. Go-to-market for student recruitment runs through national admission channels (Parcoursup), international pathways (n+i network, Campus France), apprenticeship channels, and corporate recruitment forums.

INSA Toulouse operates a dense research and industry ecosystem with 8 research centers addressing five societal challenges (Transport, Digital Society, Energy, Environment, Health), 600+ partner companies, and 200+ partner universities in over 50 countries. It holds CTI and EUR-ACE accreditation, the European HR Excellence in Research award (2018), and 'Bienvenue en France' 3-star certification. Digital infrastructure is governed by a Schéma Directeur du Numérique (Digital Master Plan) 2023-2026 spanning 7 strategic axes and ~45-67 projects including smart campus, digital learning, and open science initiatives. Specialized sub-brands include GP3E (process engineering), ForPro (continuing education/apprenticeship, Qualiopi and ISO 9001 certified), MSIAI (ranked N°1 by Eduniversal since 2020), MSIoT, and SEAMOnLine (safety engineering e-learning).

Name

Institut national des sciences appliquées de Toulouse

Legal name

Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse

Website

https://insa-toulouse.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Short description

INSA Toulouse is a public French engineering school and research institute founded in 1963, offering five-year engineering degrees, Masters, PhDs, and continuing education to ~3,300 students, serving prospective engineers, international students, working professionals, and 600+ corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Engineering Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Higher education services
• Doctoral research programs
• Continuing professional training
• International student mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a French public engineering school, INSA Toulouse receives government funding through the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, supplemented by tuition fees.
2. Tuition Fees: Tuition revenue from differentiated fees for extra-communautaire students (€2,902-3,950/year) and continuing education programs.
3. Research Contracts: Revenue from industrial research contracts, CIFRE dissertations, technology transfer initiatives, and European research funding through programs like Erasmus+.
4. Corporate Partnerships and Foundation: Corporate sponsors (12 companies support the Foundation), apprenticeship tax contributions, and company training partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

INSA Toulouse is a French public engineering school delivering a 5-year integrated engineering diploma (Bac+5, RNCP-certified) with 8 specializations (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Biological, Physics, Chemical, Applied Mathematics). The portfolio also includes Master's, Advanced Masters (Mastères Spécialisés), PhD tracks across 6 doctoral schools, continuing education and apprenticeship programs via ForPro, and applied research through 8 research centers and 600+ corporate partners.

Product overview

INSA Toulouse is a public French engineering school and research institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of higher education programs. The core offering consists of a 5-year engineering degree (Bac+5) with 8 specializations, complemented by Master's programs, PhD tracks, and 5 Advanced Masters (Big Data Valorization, Data Security, MSIAI, MSIoT, SEAM). The institution operates specialized sub-brands including GP3E (Process Engineering), ForPro (continuing education/apprenticeship), and SEAMOnLine (safety engineering e-learning). Additional services include diploma verification tools, a foundation donation platform, and research partnerships across 8 research centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GP3E: Département Génie des Procédés : Eau, Énergie, Environnement - specialized engineering department focused on process engineering for sustainable development
• ForPro
• MSIAI
• SEAMOnLine
• MSIoT
• HR Excellence in Research
• Bib'INSA
• L'Amicale des Élèves
• SAIC

Products and services

• Engineering Programs (5 years) Five-year integrated engineering curriculum with 8 specializations (Automatic Control & Electronics, Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science & Networks, Applied Mathematics). Awarded to baccalauréat holders and transfer students, the program grants an RNCP-certified engineering diploma (Master's level).
• Master's Programs Five research-oriented Master's programs accessible after M1 or equivalent: ID-RIMS (Sustainable Engineering), DET (Fluid Dynamics, Energy and Transfers), SMMS (Science of Material and Structural Mechanics), FRP++ (Advanced Structural Analysis), and NANOX (Nanoscale Science & Engineering).
• Advanced Masters (Mastères Spécialisés) Five one-year Advanced Masters accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles: Big Data Valorization (12 places), Business Engineering and International Affairs - MSIAI (24 places), Innovative and Secure IoT Systems - MSIoT, Safety Engineering and Management - SEAM, and Data Security.
• PhD Programs Doctoral education delivered across 6 doctoral schools hosting over 200 PhD students and producing roughly 35 PhD graduates per year. Research areas span electrical engineering, materials science, mathematics, ecology, and mechanical engineering.
• ForPro - Continuing Education and Apprenticeship Continuing education division offering professional training, Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE), apprenticeship programs (Altern'INSA), professional qualification certificates, and the IDPE (State-issued engineering degree). Qualiopi and ISO 9001 certified, designed for working professionals and corporate clients.
• GP3E - Génie des Procédés: Eau, Énergie, Environnement Engineering specialization department focused on sustainable process engineering, water treatment, energy and recycling, biogas, and environmental engineering. Located in Building 33, trains engineers for energy transition and circular economy.
• MSIAI - Mastère Spécialisé Ingénieur d'Affaires Industrielles pour l'International Specialized Master ranked No.1 by Eduniversal since 2020. Trains engineers in international industrial business development over 13 months (600 hours, 75 ECTS), with export missions and 4 months in company. 100% employment rate for graduates.
• MSIoT - Mastère Spécialisé Innovative and Secure IoT Systems Advanced Master in innovative and secure IoT systems, preparing engineers to design, produce, distribute, and market smart systems based on connected objects. Joint program with ENSEEIHT, ISIS, LAAS, and LPCNO laboratories.
• SEAMOnLine - Safety Engineering and Management Online Platform Online learning platform offering the Safety Engineering diploma and individual modules covering Process Safety, Human & Organizational Factors, Safety Management, Toxic Risks, System Dependability, and Functional Safety. Delivered remotely to working professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% of GP3E graduates hired before diploma completion
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ECIU University (European Consortium of Innovative Universities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019INSA Toulouse is a member of ECIU University alliance comprising 12 European universities, offering challenge-based learning, micro-modules (1-3 ECTS), and European mobility. Students participate in challenges addressing UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) in multidisciplinary European teams.
• Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées (UFTMiP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2006, INSA Toulouse is a founding member of the Federal University of Toulouse, benefiting from numerous international cooperation agreements signed by the federation.
• Erasmus+ PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner130+ agreements with universities in 21 European countries enabling student exchanges for one semester to one year, with Erasmus+ scholarships. INSA holds Erasmus University Charter 2021-2026.
• Groupe INSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINSA Toulouse is part of the INSA Group, the leading network of public engineering schools in France, with numerous international agreements signed under the group's umbrella.
• FITEC Programs (ARFITEC, BRAFITEC, MEXFITEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntergovernmental programs between INSA Group and universities in Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico enabling engineering students to study for 1-2 semesters, potentially followed by internships.
• BCI (Bureau de Coopération Inter-universitaire)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConvention with BCI for exchanges between INSA Toulouse and approximately 20 partner universities in Quebec, Canada.
• Summer Schools and GRIT ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Summer Schools and GRIT (Global Research at INSA Toulouse) program with University of Texas at Austin and Mississippi State University.
• Toulouse Biotechnology InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch partnership with one of INSA Toulouse's 8 research centers, focusing on biotechnology research and education.
• LAAS-CNRS (Laboratory for Analysis and Architecture of Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationResearch center under supervision or agreement, providing research infrastructure and expertise in systems analysis and architecture.
• LPCNO (Laboratory of Physics and Chemistry of Nano-Objects)coreTechnology or IntegrationResearch laboratory partnership for nano-objects physics and chemistry research.
• LMDC (Laboratory of Materials and Durability of Constructions)coreTechnology or IntegrationResearch laboratory partnership for civil engineering materials and durability research, co-habilitating Master ID-RIMS.
• Toulouse White Biotechnology (TWB)coreTechnology or IntegrationResearch support unit under supervision or agreement, focused on white biotechnology research.
• CALMIP (Calcul en Midi-Pyrénées)coreTechnology or IntegrationResearch support unit providing high-performance computing resources for research.
• Toulouse Tech Transfer (TTT)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology transfer accelerator of the Academy of Toulouse, supporting commercialization of research outcomes.
• INSAVALORcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology transfer and valorization company offering flexible solutions for partnership research projects.
• The Shift ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThink tank partnership for socio-ecological education and energy-climate issues, supporting the ecological transition center.
• Sopra SteriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor of INSA Toulouse Foundation, IT services company recruiting graduates for digital transformation roles.
• EiffageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor of INSA Toulouse Foundation, construction and infrastructure company recruiting civil engineering graduates.
• Groupe SIIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor of INSA Toulouse Foundation, technology consulting company recruiting engineering graduates.
• ActiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor of INSA Toulouse Foundation, electronics and automotive company recruiting for embedded systems.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• INSA Rennes: INSA Rennes is another public engineering school in the Groupe INSA network delivering equivalent 5-year engineering programs with applied specializations (computer science, electronic systems, civil engineering) and active international exchanges. Directly comparable on size, mission and accreditation profile.
• INSA Centre Val de Loire: INSA Centre Val de Loire is a smaller INSA Group institute offering the same network's engineering programs and accredited pathways. Compares directly on admissions model, tuition structure and partnership ecosystem.
• CentraleSupélec: CentraleSupélec is a top French Grande École engineering institution delivering 3-year engineering curricula, advanced masters and doctoral programs. Comparable on program structure, accreditation level and selective French admissions.
• IMT Mines Albi (Institut Mines-Télécom): IMT Mines Albi is a French public Grande École engineering school near Toulouse operating under the Institut Mines-Télécom network, with applied research in energy, materials and bioengineering. Comparable on French public engineering school model, governance and corporate partnership structure.
• INSA Rouen Normandie: INSA Rouen Normandie is another INSA Group engineering school with equivalent 5-year curricula, specializations and continuing-education offerings. Peer of INSA Toulouse on scale, governance and CTI/EUR-ACE accredited engineering diplomas.
• INSA Lyon: INSA Lyon is the flagship institute of the same Groupe INSA network, offering 5-year engineering curricula with multiple specializations, significant research output and international mobility. It is INSA Toulouse's closest structural analogue within the federation.
• Toulouse INP (formerly ENSIACET, ENSEEIHT): Toulouse INP is the Toulouse-based public engineering school consortium with multiple component schools (ENSEEIHT, ENSIACET, ENSAT). Headquartered in the same city as INSA Toulouse, it competes directly for the same Toulouse student pool and Toulouse industrial ecosystem.
• Arts et Métiers ParisTech: Arts et Métiers ParisTech is a French public Grande École engineering institution focused on industrial and mechanical engineering with campuses across France. Directly comparable as a publicly funded, CTI-accredited French engineering school with similar program structure.

Broad incumbents

• Mines ParisTech - PSL: Mines ParisTech is one of France's most prestigious public engineering schools, offering broad engineering and applied science programs within the PSL University. Comparable at the level of overall scope (engineering, research, corporate partnerships) but operating at a higher selectivity tier.

Regional players

• ISAE-SUPAERO: ISAE-SUPAERO is a Toulouse-based elite engineering school specialized in aerospace, embedded systems and mechanical engineering, also a member of the Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées. Head-to-head competitor in Toulouse for top STEM students and aerospace-related research contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/insa-toulouse
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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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