National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse

What National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse does

National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse (Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, doing business as Toulouse INP) is a French public higher education and research institution founded in 1969, headquartered in Toulouse, France, with a secondary continuing-education site in Labège. It is a member of the Groupe INP network of 40 public engineering schools and operates four constituent schools: ENSIACET (chemical and process engineering), ENSEEIHT (electrical, electronic, computer, hydraulic, and telecommunications engineering), ENSAT/AgroToulouse (agronomy, agriculture, environment), and IPST-CNAM (applied sciences). The institution offers an integrated educational pathway covering two-year preparatory classes (La Prépa des INP and the new Prépa Sciences du Vivant), the Diplôme d'Ingénieur across multiple specializations, research and professional Masters, RNCP-registered Specialized Masters, doctoral programs, and a large continuing-education catalog delivered through the Toulouse INP Formation Continue unit. The continuing-education arm provides short professional courses (€1,320-€2,960 for 2-5 day inter-company programs in metrology, RF and antennas, agitation and mixing, Python, etc.), University Diplomas (e.g., 3D printing, full-stack development), Specialized Masters (embedded systems, cybersecurity, big-data valorization), MOOCs, and VAE/VAP prior-learning validation, delivered via a Moodle-based e-learning platform.

Underlying technology consists of standard open-source infrastructure: the Ametys content management system for the institutional website, Moodle for e-learning delivery, and Matomo/Piwik for privacy-compliant web analytics. The institution is anchored in the Toulouse research ecosystem through joint laboratories with CNRS, LAPLACE, LAAS-CNRS, and the IMFT, and runs the SEMA-2 joint laboratory with NXP Semiconductors on embedded systems for autonomous mobility. It also coordinates UNIVERSEH 2.0, a European Space University alliance spanning seven countries and funded by ANR and Erasmus+.

The business model is that of a French public scientific, cultural and professional establishment (Établissement public national scientifique, culturel et professionnel) under the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, funded primarily by state block grants and regulated tuition, supplemented by ANR and EU research grants, industrial partnership revenue (notably the NXP SEMA-2 lab), and a continuing-education division that charges per-course fees to enterprises and individual professionals. As a public entity it has no private shareholders, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity; growth comes from programmatic expansion (new preparatory classes, new RNCP-registered titles, new alliances) rather than capital deployment.

Name

National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse

Legal name

Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse

Website

https://inp-toulouse.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Toulouse INP is a French public engineering school network comprising four constituent schools (ENSIACET, ENSEEIHT, ENSAT, IPST-CNAM) that delivers preparatory classes, engineering degrees, Masters, PhDs, and continuing professional education to students, enterprises, and international partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Engineering)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAF

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAAALAM

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDACAIAB

In-Service Professional Development (Workshops/Institutes/Short Courses)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Teacher Training & Professional Development

Keywords

• Engineering higher education
• Continuing professional training
• Doctoral research programs
• Preparatory engineering classes
• Applied sciences masters

Headquarters

HQ city

Haute-goulaine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Toulouse INP is a public French engineering institution that delivers two-year integrated preparatory classes (La Prépa des INP, Prépa Sciences du Vivant), accredited Diplôme d'Ingénieur programs across multiple engineering disciplines, research and professional Masters (including three RNCP-registered Specialized Masters in Hydraulique, Nouvelles Technologies de l'Énergie, and Eco-Ingénierie), doctoral programs, and a comprehensive continuing education division offering professional certificates, university diplomas, short courses, MOOCs, and VAE/VAP validation of prior learning.

Product overview

Toulouse INP is a public higher education institution comprising 2 preparatory classes, 4 engineering schools (ENSAT, ENSEEIHT, ENSIACET, IPST-CNAM), and a continuing education division. Its product portfolio includes: (1) La Prépa des INP and Prépa Sciences du Vivant — two-year integrated preparatory programs enabling admission to engineering schools; (2) Diplôme d'Ingénieur — accredited engineering degree programs across agronomy, chemistry, electrical/electronics, hydraulics, computer science, materials, industrial engineering, and process engineering; (3) Masters and Mastères Spécialisés — research-oriented and professional master's programs including RNCP-registered specialized masters in Hydraulics, New Energy Technologies, and Eco-Engineering; (4) Formation Continue — a comprehensive continuing education division offering engineering diplomas, university certificates (cloud computing, Python programming, back-end/front-end development, embedded systems, Unix), short professional courses (metrology, RF/antennas, power electronics, Python, 3D printing, agitation/mixing, spectrometry, hydraulics, GDPR/DPO training), MOOCs, DHET programs, VAE/VAP validation of prior learning, and e-learning via Moodle. Together these form a vertically integrated educational pathway from pre-university preparation through doctoral research and professional upskilling.

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Products and services

• La Prépa des INP A two-year integrated preparatory class with continuous assessment that enables direct admission to one of the 40 public engineering schools of the Groupe INP without competitive exams.
• Prépa Sciences du Vivant A two-year integrated preparatory class in life sciences opening 2026/2027 at Labège campus, preparing students for admission to public engineering schools specialized in life sciences and agriculture sectors.
• Diplôme d'Ingénieur Engineering degree programs across multiple specializations (agronomy, chemistry, electrical engineering, hydraulics, computer science, materials, industrial engineering, processes) delivered through ENSAT, ENSEEIHT, ENSIACET, and IPST-CNAM schools.
• Masters Master's degree programs including professional and research-oriented tracks across engineering, science, and technology disciplines.
• Mastères Spécialisés et DHET Specialized Master's programs and Higher Education Technological Diplomas (DHET), including three RNCP-registered Specialized Masters: MS Hydraulique, MS Nouvelles Technologies de l'Énergie, and MS Eco-Ingénierie.
• Doctorat Doctoral programs including thesis preparation and HDR (Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches) for advanced research qualifications.
• Formation continue et professionnelle Continuing professional education encompassing engineering diplomas, specialized master's, university diplomas, short professional courses, e-learning modules, VAE/VAP validation of prior learning, and apprenticeship programs across agronomy, chemistry, electrical engineering, computer science, and environment.
• Toulouse INP Formation Continue E-learning Platform Distance learning platform offering e-learning courses and MOOCs (including MOOC Robotique) via the Moodle platform, including virtual learning environments, remote module access, and digital certification.
• Certificat Informatique et Sciences du numérique Certificate program in computer science and digital sciences covering cloud computing, back-end programming, front-end programming, embedded chip systems, and Unix systems.
• Certificat Agronomie et Agriculture Certificate program in agronomy and agriculture covering urban agriculture, livestock, biotechnology, digital design, water resources, genomics, environmental pollution, enzymology, geomatics, plant science, agricultural marketing, soils, microbiology, and sustainable food systems.
• DU Fabrication Additive et Impression 3D University diploma (Diplôme Universitaire) in additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology.
• DU Développeur d'Applications Full Stack University diploma in full-stack application development covering front-end, back-end, databases, and web application architecture.
• Mastère Spécialisé Systèmes Embarqués (Embedded Systems) Specialized Master's program in embedded systems covering embedded software and hardware design for industrial and automotive applications.
• Mastère Spécialisé Sécurité Informatique Specialized Master's program in information security covering cybersecurity, risk management, and secure systems engineering.
• Mastère Spécialisé Valorisation des Données Massives Specialized Master's program in big data valorization covering data science, machine learning, and large-scale data processing.
• MOOC Robotique Massive Open Online Course in robotics, available through the Moodle e-learning platform for remote enrollment.
• UNIVERSEH European Space University for Earth and Humanity European thematic university alliance dedicated to Space, bringing together universities from France, Luxembourg, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Belgium, and Italy, covering space science, engineering, economics, social sciences, patents, innovation, entrepreneurship, and art/culture, funded by ANR and Erasmus+.
• Formation en Alternance (Apprenticeship Programs) Work-study apprenticeship programs combining academic training with professional experience in partner companies, spanning all engineering disciplines offered by Toulouse INP schools.
• VAE / VAP - Validation des Acquis Prior learning and experience validation services enabling professionals to obtain formal certifications based on demonstrated competencies.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and major.

• CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)coreTechnology or IntegrationFrench national scientific research center collaborating on joint laboratories including SEMA-2 for embedded systems research with LAPLACE and LAAS-CNRS laboratories, focusing on autonomous mobility systems and semiconductor technology
• NXP SemiconductorscoreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in semiconductors and power conversion systems, renewal of SEMA joint laboratory for Embedded Systems for Autonomous Mobility, combining expertise from LAPLACE, LAAS-CNRS, and Toulouse INP
• UNIVERSEH (European Space University for Earth and Humanity)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean University alliance dedicated to space education and research, coordinated by University of Toulouse and including partners from Luxembourg, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Belgium, and Italy. Funding through ANR and Erasmus+ programs (ANR-23-GURE-001, 101124303)
• ISAE-Supaéro (Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading aeronautics and space institute part of University of Toulouse consortium for UNIVERSEH project and broader academic collaboration
• Toulouse Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness education partner within University of Toulouse consortium for interdisciplinary programs and UNIVERSEH alliance
• University of LuxembourgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partner university in UNIVERSEH alliance, contributing to cross-border student mobility and space-related academic programs
• Luleå University of Technology (Sweden)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScandinavian partner in UNIVERSEH alliance, supporting mobility and research collaboration in space technologies
• AGH University of Science and Technology (Poland)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish technical university partner in UNIVERSEH alliance, enabling Central European student exchanges and research partnerships
• HHU Düsseldorf (Germany)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university partner in UNIVERSEH consortium, facilitating Western European academic mobility and space research collaboration
• University of Namur (Belgium)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian partner university in UNIVERSEH alliance, contributing to francophone and European academic networks
• University of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian partner in UNIVERSEH alliance, providing Southern European perspective and Mediterranean mobility routes for students
• LAPLACE (Laboratoire Plasma et Conversion d'Énergie)coreTechnology or IntegrationResearch laboratory associated with Toulouse INP working on energy conversion and plasma technologies, part of SEMA joint laboratory with NXP Semiconductors
• LAAS-CNRS (Laboratoire d'Architecture et d'Analyse des Systèmes)coreTechnology or IntegrationSystems architecture and analysis research laboratory collaborating in SEMA joint laboratory for autonomous mobility embedded systems research
• IMFT (Institut de Mécanique des Fluides de Toulouse)coreTechnology or IntegrationFluid mechanics research institute where Dominique Legendre conducts research, contributing to Toulouse INP's scientific excellence recognized by Institut Universitaire de France membership

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• INSA Toulouse: INSA Toulouse is a French public engineering school also based in Toulouse, offering multi-disciplinary engineering degrees and applied science programs. It is the most direct local competitor to Toulouse INP, competing for the same students, faculty, and Toulouse-based industry partnerships.
• ISAE-SUPAERO: ISAE-SUPAERO is a leading French aerospace engineering school in Toulouse and a direct partner of Toulouse INP in the UNIVERSEH alliance. It competes with Toulouse INP's ENSEEIHT school for top engineering students, particularly in aeronautics, electronics, and space engineering.
• Grenoble INP - UGA: Grenoble INP is a sibling institution within the Groupe INP network, offering engineering degrees, masters, and doctoral programs across multiple schools. It is structurally comparable to Toulouse INP in governance, mission, and product portfolio, and competes for students and research funding at the national level.
• INP Lorraine: INP Lorraine (now part of Lorraine INP - Université de Lorraine) is another member of the Groupe INP network of French public engineering schools. It is structurally and operationally comparable to Toulouse INP, offering similar engineering degrees, research activities, and continuing education across multiple schools.

Broad incumbents

• Arts et Métiers ParisTech: Arts et Métiers ParisTech is one of France's largest engineering school networks with multiple campuses and a broad mechanical and industrial engineering focus. It is a broader incumbent in French engineering education that overlaps with Toulouse INP's industrial and process engineering programs and competes for the same pool of preparatory class graduates.
• École Polytechnique: École Polytechnique is France's top-ranked engineering school and a top global institution, part of Institut Polytechnique de Paris. It competes with Toulouse INP for the highest-achieving French science students and sets the benchmark for engineering education prestige in France, but operates at a much higher ranking tier (top 50 globally).
• CentraleSupélec: CentraleSupélec is a leading French engineering school formed from the merger of École Centrale Paris and Supélec, now part of Université Paris-Saclay. It is a broader French incumbent in engineering education that competes with Toulouse INP for graduate engineering students, particularly in electrical, computer, and systems engineering.
• Mines Paris - PSL: Mines Paris is a prestigious French engineering school within Université PSL, focused on materials science, energy, and applied mathematics. It is a comparable engineering institution with strong industry partnerships and competes with Toulouse INP for top French students and research funding in energy and industrial engineering.

Others

• Université de Toulouse: Université de Toulouse is the broader academic consortium that Toulouse INP is part of and includes as a research collaboration partner. While not a direct competitor, it is the parent ecosystem that shapes Toulouse INP's research positioning, doctoral program governance, and shared infrastructure access.

Emerging players

• Politecnico di Milano: Politecnico di Milano is a top-ranked European technical university with strong engineering, design, and architecture programs. It is comparable to Toulouse INP as a multi-disciplinary European engineering institution with strong industry partnerships and international student recruitment, although it operates at a significantly higher global ranking tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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