IMT Mines Albi

What IMT Mines Albi does

IMT Mines Albi is a French public engineering school (grande école d'ingénieurs) founded in 1993 and headquartered in Albi, France. It is a member school of Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), the leading public group of engineering and management schools in France. The institution serves approximately 1,125 students from over 38 nationalities, offering a CTI-accredited three-year engineering degree with five specializations (industrial engineering, materials, energy, and a newer data/AI track), specialized master's programs, PhD research, executive education, and a French Summer School for international candidates.

The school's research activity is anchored in three CNRS-affiliated research centers, generating roughly €8 million in annual research contracts with named industry partners including Airbus, Pierre Fabre, Siemens, Enedis, Scalian, Alpha Carbone, and Prayon. It holds the Carnot Mines research label, the Bienvenue en France international label, and ISO 9001:2015 certification, and operates under the Erasmus+ Charter (2021-2027). Revenue mechanics combine French state funding via the IMT group, tuition fees (€3,200 for EU students, €5,700 for non-EU students), corporate research contracts, and executive/continuing education. As a public, non-profit institution, surpluses are reinvested into research, faculty, and campus infrastructure rather than distributed.

Name

IMT Mines Albi

Legal name

IMT Mines Albi

Website

https://www.imt-mines-albi.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IMT Mines Albi is a French public engineering school and member of Institut Mines-Télécom, serving approximately 1,125 students across five engineering specializations, three CNRS-affiliated research centers, and executive education programs.

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Product category

Higher Education / Engineering Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

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Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Applied research
• Industrial engineering
• Executive education
• Technology transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Albi

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: Annual tuition fees charged to students: €3,200/year for EU/EEA students, €5,700/year for non-EU international students
2. Research contracts: €8M in research contracts with industry partners, including contract work from the 3 research centers (Centre Génie Industriel €1.8M, RAPSODEE €3.8M, ICA-Albi €2.4M in 2025)
3. Public funding: Government funding from Ministry of Economy, Finance and Industry, as part of Institut Mines-Télécom public group of engineering schools
4. Executive education and specialized masters: Revenue from Mastère Spécialisé programs (BE+, PRINEC) and Executive Master in Lean and Supply Chain project management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IMT Mines Albi is a public generalist engineering school that delivers a CTI-accredited three-year Ingénieur Généraliste degree with five specialization options (renewable energy, pharmaceutical processes, advanced materials, industrial engineering, and data engineering), alongside specialized master's programs (BE+, PRINEC, Executive Master Lean & Supply Chain), a pharmacist-engineer double degree, a French Summer School, and doctoral training. The school operates three applied research centers in partnership with CNRS (Centre Génie Industriel, Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302, and Institut Clément Ader UMR CNRS 5312 - Albi site) and an on-campus technology incubator for startups.

Product overview

IMT Mines Albi is a general engineering school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on its CTI-accredited Ingénieur Généraliste degree. The core offering is a three-year general engineering program with five specialization options covering renewable energy, pharmaceutical processes, advanced materials, industrial engineering, and data engineering. Supporting programs include three Mastère Spécialisé® (BE+, PRINEC, and Executive Master), a double-degree Pharmacist Engineer program, and a French Summer School. The school operates three research centers (Centre Génie Industriel, Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302, and Institut Clément Ader UMR CNRS 5312 site d'Albi) that integrate research with education and provide an innovation ecosystem including a technology incubator for startups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation Ingénieur Généraliste (General Engineering Degree) Three-year general engineering degree accredited by CTI, offering five specialization options and including mandatory international mobility and enterprise experience. For prospective engineering students from CPGE, BTS/DUT/BUT, L3, or M1 backgrounds.
• Mastère Spécialisé® BE+ (Bâtiment à Énergie Positive) Advanced Master program focused on sustainable construction and positive energy buildings, training experts in reducing environmental impact of buildings. For mid-career professionals in construction and energy sectors.
• Mastère Spécialisé® PRINEC (Procédés et Ressources pour l'Économie Circulaire) Advanced Master program training experts in materials and processes for circular economy, covering recycling, waste valorization, and sustainable resource management. For professionals in materials and process industries.
• Executive Master Management de projets lean et Supply Chain Executive Master program for supply chain leaders focusing on lean management and project management methodologies. For mid-career professionals in logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Diplôme Ingénieur Pharmacien (Pharmacist Engineer) Double degree program combining pharmacy studies with general engineering, accessible after the 5th year of pharmacy studies at partner faculties. For pharmacy students seeking combined pharmaceutical and engineering competencies.
• French Summer School Immersive French language program for international students, typically held from late July to late August each year. For international students seeking French language immersion and cultural exposure.
• Centre Génie Industriel (CGI) Research center specializing in industrial engineering and AI-based decision support tools for logistics, production systems, crisis management, and healthcare. Hosts the IOMEGA platform for VR/AR/AI demonstration. For industry partners, PhD students, and research collaborators.
• Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302 Research center focused on process engineering for powders and divided solids, energy, environment, and health applications, including VALTHERA and GALA platforms. Joint research unit with CNRS UMR 5302. For industrial partners in pharmaceutical, energy, and environmental sectors.
• Institut Clément Ader UMR CNRS 5312 - Site d'Albi (ICA-A) Research institute focused on materials, structures, and mechanical processes for aerospace, space, transport, and energy sectors. Hosts the MIMAUSA platform. Joint research unit with CNRS UMR 5312. For aerospace, space, transport, and energy industry partners.
• Incubateur Technologique IMT Mines Albi Technology incubator supporting student and alumni entrepreneurs with mentoring and resources to develop innovative startups. For student and alumni entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% of graduates find employment in less than 2 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Institut Mines-TélécomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization - France's #1 public group of engineering and management schools, comprising 8 major public schools, 2 subsidiary schools, and 13 associated/affiliated schools with over 14,170 students
• CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research through two UMR units: RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302 and Institut Clément Ader UMR CNRS 5312 (antenna at Albi site)
• EULiST (European Universities Linking Society and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean University Alliance bringing together 10 partners in engineering sciences, humanities, and social sciences; developing solutions for ecological transition
• Université de Toulouse (EPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated member of the EPE University of Toulouse; close partnership with Toulouse schools (ISAE Supaero, INSA, UT3) for exchanges and double degrees
• Georgia TechflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious US university partnership for double degrees and student exchanges in engineering
• Cranfield UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partnership for double degrees and academic exchanges in aerospace and manufacturing engineering
• Polytechnique MontréalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian university partnership for double degrees in engineering and international mobility
• AirbusflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partner for research collaboration in aerospace materials, aircraft structures, and aeronautical engineering
• Pierre FabreflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical and cosmetics company partner for research in pharmaceutical technologies and formulation development at RAPSODEE center
• ISAE SupaeroflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElite French aerospace engineering school partnership for double degrees and student exchanges within University of Toulouse network
• ENSTA BretagneflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench naval and advanced engineering school partnership for double degree options
• Umwelt-Campus BirkenfeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman environmental campus partnership for exchanges focused on sustainability and green technologies
• IMT Business SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDouble degree engineer-manager program with IMT Business School for combined business and engineering education
• Sciences PoflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrestigious social sciences institution partnership for double degree combining engineering with public policy and social sciences
• SiemensflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partnership for industrial research and innovation collaboration
• EnedisflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy distribution company partnership for research in energy systems and grid management
• ScaliancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering services company for student recruitment and work-study placements
• PrayoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial phosphorus and phosphates company partnership for materials and process research
• Région OccitaniecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government funding and support; provides international mobility aid for students
• Carnot MinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarnot label recognition for applied research quality; two Carnot institutes within IMT network (M.I.N.E.S and Carnot Télécom & société numérique)
• Technopole de Castres-MazametcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced June 2026 to support health and e-health startups through technology incubator collaboration
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU education program for student, staff, and faculty mobility; Erasmus Charter renewed for 2021-2027 with maximum appreciation score

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IMT Mines Paris - PSL: Sister engineering school within the Institut Mines-Télécom group, offering comparable 3-year generalist engineering programs, multiple research centers with industry partnerships, and similar CTI-accredited curriculum structure. The flagship of the IMT network.
• IMT Mines Alès: Sister school within Institut Mines-Télécom, sharing the same admission platform (Admission sur Titres), governance structure under the Ministry of Economy, and similar research-center-driven generalist engineering model in a regional French city.
• IMT Nord Europe: Third sister school in the Institut Mines-Télécom group, jointly using the Admission sur Titres platform with IMT Mines Albi, with comparable generalist engineering curriculum and industry-linked research centers in a regional French city.
• Arts et Métiers ParisTech: Leading French generalist engineering school with similar CTI-accredited 3-year program, comparable size (~6,000 students across multiple campuses), strong industrial partnerships (Airbus, Renault, Safran), and parallel focus on mechanical/industrial engineering.
• INSA Toulouse: Regional peer within the University of Toulouse network, offering similar generalist engineering curriculum with strong industry partnerships in aerospace and energy, comparable size, and shared Toulouse ecosystem for student exchanges and double degrees.
• ENSTA Bretagne: French naval/advanced engineering school offering formal double-degree pathway with IMT Mines Albi; comparable size and specialization-driven generalist engineering model with strong industry partnerships in defense, naval, and energy sectors.

Broad incumbents

• ISAE-SUPAERO: Elite French aerospace-focused engineering school and direct partner of IMT Mines Albi (via University of Toulouse double-degree agreements); competes for top-tier students in aerospace specializations while operating as a more specialized incumbent in the field.
• Centrale Lyon: Top-tier French generalist engineering school operating at a higher national ranking band than IMT Mines Albi; comparable generalist engineering curriculum, similar multi-campus industrial research model, and competing applicant pool from top CPGE graduates.
• Georgia Tech: Prestigious US engineering university and direct double-degree partner of IMT Mines Albi; comparable size and research-center-driven engineering model with broad industrial partnerships and strong international student exchange programs.
• Cranfield University: UK postgraduate-only technical university and direct double-degree partner of IMT Mines Albi; comparable focus on applied research, strong aerospace and manufacturing engineering specializations, and similar industry-contract-driven revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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