CPE Lyon

Name

CPE Lyon

Legal name

CPE Lyon

Website

https://cpe.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Engineering)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

Keywords

• Engineering higher education
• Chemistry process engineering
• Digital sciences programs
• Work-study alternance
• Accredited engineering degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and enrollment fees: As a private non-profit (EESPIG) engineering school, CPE Lyon funds its operations primarily through student tuition and fees. Application fees of 100€ are charged for admissions. Tuition and financial modalities vary by program.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CPE Lyon is a private non-profit (EESPIG) engineering school that delivers 7 CTI-accredited engineering degree programs (Master's level) across Chemistry/Process Engineering and Digital Sciences, plus a preparatory class (Prépa CPE Lyon – Les Chartreux) and continuing education. Programs are offered through traditional student status or work-study (alternance) formats and include partnerships with Université de Würzburg, Madrid, US universities, and industrial partners such as Sanofi, SNF, and ITII de Lyon.

Product overview

CPE Lyon is a private non-profit engineering school (EESPIG) offering a portfolio of 7 accredited engineering degrees (Master-level, CTI-certified) and specialized programs. The school provides two main educational tracks: Chemistry-Pathway programs (Chimie-Génie des Procédés, Génie des Procédés Industriels, European Biotechnology for Sustainability, Mastère Bioprocédés) and Digital Sciences programs (Electronique-Télécommunications-Informatique, Informatique & Réseaux, Informatique et Cybersécurité, Physique et Systèmes Microélectroniques). Programs are delivered through traditional student status or work-study (alternance) formats. A preparatory class (Prépa CPE Lyon – Les Chartreux) provides direct pathway to the engineering programs.

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Brands

• Prépa CPE Lyon - Les Chartreux: Preparatory year program affiliated with CPE Lyon, located at the Institution des Chartreux.
• CPE Lyon Formation Continue
• Ingénieurs CPE Lyon
• BioFactory
• My CPE Lyon
• E-campus
• Synergie
• LICCA
• LyonTech

Products and services

• Diplôme d'ingénieur en Chimie - Génie des Procédés Engineering degree program in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, offering specializations in Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Formulation, and Process Engineering. Targets students pursuing CTI-accredited engineering credentials with chemistry focus.
• Diplôme d'ingénieur en Electronique – Télécommunications – Informatique Engineering degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, and Computer Science with specializations including Service Robotics, Embedded Systems, Network Infrastructure and Security, Software Design and Big Data, and Image and Modeling. Targets students pursuing engineering credentials in digital sciences.
• Diplôme d'ingénieur en Génie des Procédés Industriels en alternance Work-study (alternance) engineering degree in Industrial Process Engineering, delivered in partnership with ITII de Lyon. Targets students who want to combine academic study with paid industry experience.
• Diplôme d'ingénieur en Informatique & Réseaux en alternance Work-study engineering degree in Computer Science and Communication Networks with majors in Development/Data/AI, AI and Autonomous Robots, Infrastructure/Systems/Networks, and Cybersecurity. Delivered via alternance with ITII de Lyon.
• Diplôme d'ingénieur European Biotechnology for Sustainability All-English engineering program in European Biotechnology for Sustainability, focusing on bioprocesses and biochemical engineering. Supported by Sanofi partnership for biotechnology training development.
• Diplôme d'ingénieur en Informatique et Cybersécurité Work-study engineering degree in Computer Science and Cybersecurity, delivered over 2 years in alternating format via CFA INTERFORA IFAIP.
• Diplôme d'ingénieur en Physique et Systèmes Microélectroniques Work-study engineering degree in Physics and Microelectronic Systems, combining physics fundamentals with microelectronic design.
• Mastère spécialisé Bioprocédés Advanced Master's (Mastère Spécialisé) program in Bioprocesses for students seeking specialized postgraduate expertise in biotechnology applications.
• Prépa CPE Lyon – Les Chartreux Two-year preparatory class for engineering schools, hosted at the Institution des Chartreux, offering a secure pathway to CPE Lyon engineering programs through the Puissance Alpha competition.
• CPE Lyon Formation Continue (Continuing Education) Continuing education / professional training division offering stages de formation continue and formations diplômantes for working professionals in chemistry, process engineering, and digital sciences.
• BioFactory (Biotechnology Research and Innovation Platform) Biotechnology-focused research and innovation platform at CPE Lyon, supporting biotechnology R&D, training development, and industry collaboration in partnership with Sanofi and other bioprocess actors.
• LICCA (Analytical Chemistry Service Laboratory) Analytical chemistry service laboratory operated by CPE Lyon, providing analytical chemistry studies and services for external companies.
• Synergie (Junior-Entreprise) Junior-Entreprise of CPE Lyon, providing student-led consulting services to businesses across engineering disciplines. Part of the school's enterprise offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87.5% of graduates report satisfaction with their first employment (2024 Portrait du Diplômé, enquête emploi 2025 CGE)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SanoficoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanofi and CPE Lyon renewed their historic partnership for the development of biotechnology training programs. Sanofi contributes to curriculum development, hosts student internships and research projects, and recruits graduates. The partnership supports the European Biotechnology for Sustainability (EBS) program and related bioprocess training.
• SNF GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNF Group renewed its engagement with CPE Lyon, supporting student projects, internships, and potentially participating in teaching and career events. SNF is a major player in the chemical/process industry.
• ITII de LyoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorITII de Lyon is the industrial institute for technology transfer that partners with CPE Lyon for apprenticeship/alternance delivery of digital programs. ITII provides the work-study framework and industry connections for the Ingénieur en Informatique & Réseaux and other apprenticeship tracks.
• CFA INTERFORA IFAIPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCFA INTERFORA IFAIP partners with CPE Lyon for apprenticeship delivery of the Ingénieur en Génie des Procédés Industriels program, providing the alternance framework and industry partnerships for work-study students.
• Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree partnership in Chemistry – Génie des Procédés. Students spend final year at Würzburg and earn 'MSc Chemie' alongside the CPE Lyon engineering diploma. Accredited by the Franco-German University (UFA/DFH), with specific scholarships available. University ranked 2nd in chemistry in Germany and among top 50 worldwide.
• ETSII - Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree in Chemistry – Génie des Procédés ('Ingeniero Quimica industrial y Medio Ambiente') and in Electronics-Telecom-Computing ('Ingeniero Automatica y Electronica Industrial'). 18-month mobility period; PFE can be conducted in Spain or another country with approval.
• Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university on the LyonTech – La Doua campus. Collaborates on research laboratories, shared campus facilities, and academic programs. Lyon 1 is a major public university in sciences and medicine.
• Fédération Gay-LussacmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPE Lyon is a member of the Fédération Gay-Lussac, a network of 20 French chemistry schools. The federation facilitates mobility, exchanges, and shared initiatives among its member schools.
• Université de LyonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPE Lyon is an associated member of Université de Lyon, the federal university structure grouping Lyon area higher education institutions.
• Axelera (Pôle de compétitivité)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPE Lyon is a member of Axelera, the competitiveness cluster for the chemical and environmental industries in the Lyon-Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Connects the school with industry, research, and innovation ecosystems.
• La French TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCPE Lyon is associated with La French Tech initiative (Lyon chapter, since 2015), which federates digital ecosystem actors, promotes innovation, and develops the digital sector in Lyon and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPE Lyon has been engaged with Erasmus+ for 30 years. The program supports student and staff exchanges with European partner universities. Erasmus+ scholarships available for double-degree and exchange students.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe regional council supports CPE Lyon through funding, infrastructure projects, and digital ecosystem initiatives. Supports the 'Campus Région du numérique' label awarded to the school.
• Grand Lyon MétropolemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGreater Lyon metropolitan authority supports the school and its digital/chemical ecosystem. Associated through campus infrastructure and regional economic development initiatives.
• Institution des ChartreuxmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partner institution adjacent to CPE Lyon campus. Together they run the 'Prépa CPE Lyon – Les Chartreux' preparatory year program, feeding into CPE Lyon's engineering degree programs. Students progress from prep year to engineering degree with guaranteed admission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ESPCI Paris: ESPCI Paris is a prestigious French engineering school specializing in chemistry, physics, and biotechnology, with multiple Nobel laureates among alumni. Directly comparable to CPE Lyon's chemistry-process engineering pillar and similar heritage-based positioning.
• École des Mines de Saint-Étienne: Institut Mines-Télécom school in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offering engineering degrees with specializations in chemistry, process engineering, microelectronics, and cybersecurity. Comparable positioning as a mid-sized grande école competing for similar industry partnerships.
• Chimie ParisTech (PSL): Chimie ParisTech is a leading French chemistry engineering school within Paris Sciences et Lettres. A member of the Fédération Gay-Lussac like CPE Lyon, it competes for top chemistry students and industrial partnerships in process engineering and materials.
• Grenoble INP - UGA: Grenoble INP is a multi-school engineering institute in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with strong programs in chemistry, electronics, and computer science. It competes with CPE Lyon for students, faculty, and industry R&D partnerships across the regional ecosystem.
• École Centrale de Lyon: Centrale de Lyon is another top-tier French engineering school co-located on the LyonTech-La Doua campus. It competes directly with CPE Lyon for engineering talent in electronics, computer science, and applied mathematics, and shares faculty, students, and industry partnerships.
• Arts et Métiers ParisTech: Arts et Métiers ParisTech is a major French engineering school with campuses across France and historical strength in industrial and mechanical engineering. Comparable in scale, CTI accreditation, and apprenticeship model to CPE Lyon, though more industrial-mechanical focused.
• INSA Lyon: INSA Lyon is a leading French public engineering school also located on the LyonTech-La Doua campus, offering multi-disciplinary engineering degrees (chemistry, electrical, mechanical, computer science, etc.). It is CPE Lyon's closest direct competitor for students, faculty, and industry partners in the Lyon region.
• Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1: Lyon 1 is the major public sciences university sharing the LyonTech-La Doua campus with CPE Lyon. While a partner on research labs and joint programs, it also competes for students in chemistry, physics, computer science, and life sciences through its own engineering and master's tracks.
• Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC): UTC is a French engineering university offering multi-disciplinary engineering degrees with strong apprenticeship programs, similar in size and pedagogical approach to CPE Lyon. Comparable on the apprenticeship/alternance model and engineering-academic positioning.

Regional players

• ENS de Lyon: ENS de Lyon is an elite French grande école located on the LyonTech-La Doua campus, offering selective masters and doctoral programs in sciences. Overlaps with CPE Lyon on research labs and student recruitment at the post-baccalaureate level, though it operates at a higher selectivity tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/cpelyon
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• TikToktiktok.com/@cpelyon

Compliance4 records

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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