What ENSIC does

ENSIC (Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimiques) is a public French engineering school founded in 1887 in Nancy, specializing in chemical engineering and process engineering. It operates as one of 11 engineering schools within Lorraine-INP at Université de Lorraine, the largest engineering training pole in France, and holds CTI accreditation for its engineering diplomas. The school admits approximately 100 first-year students per year through national competitive exams (Concours commun Polytechnique PC/MP/MPI/PSI, Concours A PC Bio), preparatory cycles (La Prépa des INP, Cycle Intégré FGL of the Fédération Gay-Lussac), title-based admissions (BUT/L3, Master 1), pharmacy pathways (Pharma Plus apprenticeship), and international channels via the n+i network and 40+ academic partnerships worldwide.

ENSIC's portfolio comprises the I2C core engineering degree with specialization tracks in Process/Energy/Environment, Innovative Products, and Biotechnologies; the FITI apprenticeship program alternating academic and industrial periods; the Pharma Plus Engineer-Pharmacist double diploma; two Master's programs (SPIEQ for Safety of Industrial Processes; CHIPS for complex industrial products); doctoral programs; and continuing education offerings. The educational platform is supported by two on-campus research laboratories — LRGP (Laboratoire Réactions et Génie des Procédés, CNRS-supervised, 14 teams across 5 thematic axes including process intensification, bioprocesses, and environmental processes) and LCPM (macromolecular chemistry, peptide synthesis, self-organizing polymers) — plus PROGEPI, a 5-engineer industrial consulting unit operating under the ICéEL Carnot Institute framework.

ENSIC is funded primarily through French government subsidies and reduced public tuition fees, with no private shareholders or venture capital backing. Its go-to-market is a national competitive-exam-driven recruitment funnel layered with international exchange and apprenticeship channels; industry engagement occurs via the Forum Horizon Chimie career fair, mandatory 6-month industrial placements, the Rencontres de la Chimie industry-academia events co-organized with ECPM, ENSCMu, and France Chimie Grand Est, and PROGEPI's consulting/services contracts with chemical, energy, pharmaceutical, and environmental companies. The school reports a 4,000+ active alumni network, a top-5 ranking among French public chemistry schools (L'Usine Nouvelle 2025), and a 32,000 m² campus in the historical district of Nancy.

Name

ENSIC

Legal name

Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimiques

Website

https://ensic.univ-lorraine.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ENSIC is a public French engineering school founded in 1887 in Nancy, specializing in chemical and process engineering. It serves ~100 first-year students annually through national competitive exams and 40+ international partnerships, awarding CTI-accredited engineering diplomas as part of Université de Lorraine.

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Product category

Engineering Education (Higher Education - Chemical and Process Engineering)

NAICS

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Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Chemical engineering education
• Process engineering training
• Engineering degree programs
• Grande ecole chemistry
• Industrial chemistry research

Headquarters

HQ city

Nancy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a state engineering school within the Université de Lorraine, ENSIC receives government funding for operations. Students pay reduced enrollment fees typical of French public universities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ENSIC is a public French grande école founded in 1887 that delivers accredited engineering degree programs (I2C, FITI, Pharma Plus), Master's degrees (GPBP SPIEQ, GPBP CHIPS), and doctoral programs in chemical engineering and process engineering. The school also conducts applied research through two on-campus laboratories (LRGP and LCPM) and provides continuing education, industrial placements, and consulting services (via PROGEPI) to companies in the chemical, energy, pharmaceutical, and environmental sectors.

Product overview

ENSIC offers a portfolio of engineering and master's degree programs in chemical engineering and process engineering. The main products include: I2C (Ingénieur des Industries Chimiques) - the core 3-year engineering degree; FITI (Ingénieur spécialité Génie Chimique) - Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience program with alternation between academic and industrial periods; Pharma Plus - Engineer-Pharmacist apprenticeship combining pharmacy and engineering; and two Master GPBP programs (SPIEQ for Safety of Industrial Processes, Environment and Quality; CHIPS). The school also offers doctoral programs and continuing education through professional training courses covering processes, separation, energy, products, polymers, environment, and extrusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• I2C - Ingénieur des Industries Chimiques (Chemical Industries Engineer) Three-year CTI-accredited engineering degree program forming chemical and process engineers for the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, energy, and environmental industries. Includes common core curriculum, three specialization tracks, and mandatory industrial placements.
• FITI - Ingénieur spécialité Génie Chimique (Chemical Engineering Engineer via Apprenticeship) Chemical engineering diploma program organized via apprenticeship with alternation between academic study and industrial placements. Designed for students sponsored by companies through apprenticeship contracts.
• Pharma Plus - Ingénieur-Pharmacien par apprentissage (Engineer-Pharmacist by Apprenticeship) Double diploma program combining pharmaceutical studies with engineering training via apprenticeship. Designed for 5th-year pharmacy students, with ~20 admission places per year. Targets careers in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and process industries.
• Master GPBP SPIEQ - Safety of Industrial Processes, Environment and Quality Master's degree program training experts in hygiene, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) within process engineering contexts.
• Master GPBP CHIPS - Complex Industrial Products and Systems Master's degree program in process engineering specializing in complex industrial products and systems.
• Doctoral Program (PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering) Doctoral (PhD) research program in chemical and process engineering, hosted through the LRGP and LCPM laboratories affiliated with CNRS and Université de Lorraine.
• Double-diplôme Ingénieur-Manager (Engineer-Manager Double Degree) Double degree pathway combining ENSIC engineering studies with management training from partner management schools.
• Continuing Education / Professional Training Continuing education and professional development programs for working professionals, covering process engineering, separation, energy, products, polymers, environment, and extrusion/reactive extrusion topics. Includes LIESSE professional seminars for CPGE teachers.
• ENSIC Process (Junior Enterprise) Student-run junior enterprise (junior-entreprise) offering consulting and engineering services to external companies, providing practical industry experience for ENSIC students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5 ranking among public chemistry schools in France (L'Usine Nouvelle 2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Université de LorrainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENSIC is part of the Université de Lorraine, which is the 1st engineering training pole in France with 11 engineering schools. Hosted by UL infrastructure and services including CROUS housing, university restaurants, and student support services.
• Lorraine-INPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENSIC is one of 11 engineering schools within Lorraine-INP, contributing to the regional engineering education consortium.
• Fédération Gay-Lussac (FGL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 20 chemical engineering schools in France. ENSIC participates in FGL activities including the Cycle Préparatoire Intégré FGL (15 admission places) and Summer School programs.
• n+i NetworkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational student recruitment network for engineering schools. Part of ENSIC's strategy to attract international students.
• Commission des Titres de l'Ingénieur (CTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTI is the French accreditation body for engineering degrees. ENSIC diplomas are recognized and accredited by CTI.
• CDEFIminorOthersConference of Directors of French Engineering Schools - professional network for engineering education coordination.
• Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE)minorOthersConference of Grande École institutions - association of elite French higher education institutions.
• France ChimiemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench chemical industry federation. Co-organizes the Forum Horizon Chimie career fair (1650+ visitors, 30+ companies) and Rencontres de la Chimie events.
• ICheME (Institution of Chemical Engineers)minorOthersInternational professional body for chemical engineers - membership and network connection.
• LRGP (Laboratoire Réactions et Génie des Procédés)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch laboratory under CNRS and Université de Lorraine supervision with 5 thematic axes and 14 research teams. Almost all ENSIC professors-researchers work in this laboratory.
• LCPM (Laboratoire de Chimie-Physique Macromoléculaire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch laboratory under CNRS and Université de Lorraine supervision focusing on macromolecular chemistry, peptide synthesis, and polymer self-organization.
• PROGEPI (Centre de Promotion des Procédés dans l'Industrie)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical operator with 5-engineer team providing consulting, experimental studies, numerical modeling, hydrodynamic modeling, and process simulation services to companies.
• ICÉEL (Institut Carnot)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarnot Institute meeting R&D and innovation expectations of companies with organizational, technological and financial means. Contributes to economic development of territories.
• ECPM (Ecole de Chimie Polymères Matériaux)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the three chemistry schools of Grand Est that co-organize the Rencontres de la Chimie with France Chimie Grand Est.
• ENSCMu (Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Mulhouse)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the three chemistry schools of Grand Est that co-organize the Rencontres de la Chimie with France Chimie Grand Est.
• RWTH AachenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman technical university that organized the 'Summer School' international program with BUCT students visiting ENSIC as part of European tour.
• BUCT (Beijing University of Chemical Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese university whose 8 Master students and professor visited ENSIC as part of RWTH Aachen's Summer School European tour.
• Technische Hochschule MannheimmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner university with possibility of dual degrees. Visit by the Rectrice Altmann-Dieses for ENSIC graduation ceremony, discussing strengthened cooperation.
• Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian partner since 2012 with active student exchange program. ENSIC hosted Paulo Cesar Narvaez Rincon for partnership review and student presentation.
• East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese partner in Shanghai with dual degree possibility. Partnership renewal for 2026-2031 period under 'Chimie Shanghai' program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ENS Chimie Montpellier: ENS Chimie Montpellier is an FGL member chemistry school offering comparable chemical engineering programs and competing with ENSIC for students from southern French CPGE preparatory classes.
• Chimie ParisTech (PSL): Chimie ParisTech is part of Université PSL and a top-ranked FGL chemistry school offering comparable engineering diplomas in chemistry and process engineering, competing for the same CPGE talent pool.
• ENSCL (École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille): ENSCL is an FGL chemistry school at Université de Lille offering chemical engineering diplomas with similar CTI accreditation, polytechnique-style curriculum, and industry placement requirements.
• Grenoble INP - Pagora: Pagora (Grenoble INP) is part of the same INP national network as ENSIC, specializing in paper, printing, and bioprocess engineering, with similar research-intensive model and industry partnerships.
• CPE Lyon: CPE Lyon is an FGL member school offering engineering degrees in chemistry-chemical engineering and process engineering, with similar apprenticeship and industry partnership models to ENSIC's FITI program.
• Toulouse INP - ENSIACET: ENSIACET (Toulouse INP) is a French engineering school offering chemical engineering and process engineering programs with comparable CTI-accredited diplomas and industry-focused curriculum.
• ECPM (École de Chimie Polymères Matériaux): ECPM is one of the three chemistry schools of Grand Est, co-organizing Rencontres de la Chimie with ENSIC and ENSCMu. Both are FGL members offering chemical engineering diplomas with similar specializations.
• ENSCMu (École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Mulhouse): ENSCMu is the third chemistry school of Grand Est and an FGL network peer. It offers comparable chemistry and chemical engineering programs with similar CPGE-based admissions.

Regional players

• RWTH Aachen (Chemical Engineering): RWTH Aachen is a German technical university with an active partnership (Summer School) with ENSIC. Its chemical engineering faculty serves as a peer in technical competence and research scale, but primarily in the German market.

Broad incumbents

• INP Lorraine (parent): Lorraine-INP is the parent institute that hosts ENSIC among 11 engineering schools. It is a broader incumbent offering portfolio engineering programs across multiple disciplines, of which ENSIC's chemical engineering track is one specialization.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ensic

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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