What Clermont Auvergne INP does

Clermont Auvergne INP is a public French higher education institution (Établissement public d'enseignement supérieur) operating as the engineering pole of Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA). It groups three accredited public engineering schools — ISIMA (computer science and modeling), SIGMA Clermont (chemistry, advanced mechanics, and industrial engineering), and Polytech Clermont (sustainable development, future mobility, and energy) — collectively offering 15 engineering specializations. The institution trains roughly 275 engineers per year at SIGMA alone and serves over 900 students there, with comparable cohorts at the other two schools, alongside doctoral candidates supervised through the École Doctorale des Sciences pour l'Ingénieur (80+ habilitated research directors).

The institution's research backbone consists of three Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) laboratories — LIMOS (UMR 6158, computer science, modeling, and systems optimization), Institut Pascal (interdisciplinary engineering sciences and systems), and Institut de Chimie de Clermont Ferrand (multidisciplinary chemistry) — operated jointly with CNRS, CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, and partner engineering schools. It is a member of the national Groupe INP network, which expanded to six campuses with the recent creation of Bretagne INP, and runs La Prépa des INP integrated preparatory classes, IngéPLUS (BTS-to-engineering pathway), the Académie des Mobilités Durables (France 2030), and ERASMUS+ international mobility programs. The Fondation Clermont Auvergne INP, recognized as a public-utility foundation, supports fundraising, research chairs, and alumni engagement.

The revenue model is predominantly public: French state block funding for teaching and research missions, supplemented by Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes grants (including 438 mobility scholarships in 2024), competitive national and European research funding (France 2030 AMI CMA, Interreg Sudoe REMAIN), Qualiopi-certified continuing education and apprenticeship revenue, and Fondation contributions. Tuition is regulated at the national level for public engineering schools. GTM is institution-led rather than sales-led: students are recruited via three admission channels (competitive exams, title-based admissions, integrated preparatory classes), while industry engagement runs through the annual Forum Entreprises and bilateral research partnerships. The headquarters is on the Campus des Cézeaux in Aubière, France.

Name

Clermont Auvergne INP

Legal name

Clermont Auvergne INP

Website

https://clermont-auvergne-inp.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clermont Auvergne INP is a public French engineering institution grouping three engineering schools (ISIMA, SIGMA Clermont, Polytech Clermont) under Université Clermont Auvergne, training engineers and doctoral candidates across 15 specializations backed by three CNRS-linked research laboratories.

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Higher Education Engineering

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

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Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG), Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Engineering higher education
• Public research institution
• Computer science engineering
• Industrial chemistry programs
• Doctoral research training

Headquarters

HQ city

Aubière

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Government Funding: As a public higher education institution, Clermont Auvergne INP receives primary funding from the French government and regional authorities for its educational and research missions.

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Core offering

Clermont Auvergne INP is a public higher education institution grouping three French public engineering schools (ISIMA, SIGMA Clermont, Polytech Clermont) and offering 15 engineering specializations across computer science, chemistry, advanced mechanics, industrial engineering, sustainable development, future mobility, and energy. It delivers state-accredited engineering degrees, doctoral research training through its École Doctorale des Sciences pour l'Ingénieur, and conducts applied research via three joint CNRS UMR laboratories while operating continuing education and apprenticeship programs.

Product overview

Clermont Auvergne INP is a public higher education institution and engineering pole of Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA) that groups three public French engineering schools (ISIMA, SIGMA Clermont, and Polytech Clermont) offering 15 engineering specializations. The institution provides a high-level scientific and technical education program backed by excellent research through three joint research units (LIMOS, Institut Pascal, and Institut de Chimie de Clermont Ferrand) and a doctoral school (École Doctorale des Sciences pour l'Ingénieur). The institution also operates La Prépa des INP as an integrated preparatory pathway and manages international programs including ERASMUS+ and Graduate Track.

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Brands

• La Prépa des INP: Integrated preparatory classes for engineering schools within the INP network
• IngéPLUS
• Académie des Mobilités Durables
• Les Cordées de la Réussite
• Fondation Clermont Auvergne INP

Products and services

• ISIMA Engineering Degree Program A public engineering school program training computer science engineers (Ingénieurs en Informatique, Modélisation et Applications), part of Clermont Auvergne INP. Targets students entering via competitive exams, title-based admissions, or integrated preparatory classes.
• Polytech Clermont Engineering Degree Program
• SIGMA Clermont Engineering Degree Program
• La Prépa des INP Integrated Preparatory Program
• École Doctorale des Sciences pour l'Ingénieur (ED SPI) Doctoral Program
• Académie des Mobilités Durables Training Program
• Continuing Education (Formation Continue)
• Apprenticeship Training Program (Formation par apprentissage)
• Student Entrepreneurship Program (Entrepreneuriat étudiant)
• International Mobility Programs (Graduate Track & ERASMUS+)

Quantifiable outcome

• 438 students and apprentices received international mobility support from the Region in 2024

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration through joint Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) laboratories covering engineering sciences. CNRS provides national research infrastructure and academic validation for research programs.
• CHU de Clermont-FerrandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical research collaboration and health technology innovation partnerships through shared research initiatives.
• École des Mines de Saint-EtiennecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-institutional research collaboration and resource sharing within the Mines schools network for engineering sciences.
• Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional affiliation as part of University Clermont Auvergne. Partnership includes shared governance, research facilities, and educational programs under the I-SITE project CAP 20-25.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional authority providing funding for international mobility (BRMIE scholarships for 438+ students), infrastructure projects, and strategic initiatives including the Academy of Sustainable Mobility.
• École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with the ÉTS in Montreal, Canada for academic exchanges, joint research, and student mobility between France and Quebec.
• Groupe INPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of INP engineering schools across France, providing shared resources, best practices, and institutional support. Currently expanding with Bretagne INP as the 6th campus.
• Fondation Clermont Auvergne INPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation recognized as being of public utility, supporting pedagogical evolution, international mobility, student entrepreneurship, research chairs, and alumni relations.
• ERASMUS+ PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean student exchange program providing international mobility opportunities for engineering students across European universities.
• LIMOS (Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Modélisation et d'Optimisation des Systèmes)coreTechnology or IntegrationUMR 6158 research laboratory in computer science, modeling and systems optimization, conducting AI research serving enterprise needs.
• Institut PascalcoreTechnology or IntegrationInterdisciplinary research laboratory at the heart of the European research area in Engineering Sciences and Systems.
• Institut de Chimie de Clermont FerrandcoreTechnology or IntegrationPluridisciplinary chemistry institute with modeling and characterization tools serving industrial applications.
• France 2030 - AMI CMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational investment program supporting the Academy of Sustainable Mobility project for future skills and occupations in sustainable transportation.
• Interreg SudoeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean funding program supporting the REMAIN project (Robotic Remanufacturing) for sustainable manufacturing, with 9 partners across Spain, France, and Portugal.

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Direct peers

• INSA Lyon: Premier French public engineering school (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées) offering multidisciplinary engineering degrees with strong industry integration. Comparable as a public, CTI-accredited institution with research labs, apprenticeship tracks, and continuing education.
• Toulouse INP: INP network member grouping several public engineering schools in the Toulouse area. Comparable in being a multi-school public engineering institution under the Groupe INP umbrella with strong industry partnerships and CTI-accredited programs.
• Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT): Public French engineering university specializing in IT, industrial systems and sustainable development. Comparable to Clermont Auvergne INP in being a smaller-scale public engineering university with applied research labs and CTI-accredited engineering programs.
• Arts et Métiers ParisTech: National network of public engineering schools focused on industrial and mechanical engineering. Comparable to Clermont Auvergne INP as a multi-campus French public engineering institution with shared industry partnerships and technology-oriented specializations.
• Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC): Public French engineering university offering multi-disciplinary engineering degrees with strong industry-linked research. Comparable to Clermont Auvergne INP in being a public, government-funded engineering institution delivering CTI-accredited programs and applied research.
• Grenoble INP - UGA: Largest member of the Groupe INP, grouping multiple public engineering schools and laboratories within Université Grenoble Alpes. Closely comparable to Clermont Auvergne INP in structure, public-institution status, INP network membership, and UMR-based research model.
• École Centrale de Lyon: Top-tier French public engineering school (Centrale group) delivering CTI-accredited degrees with applied research labs. Comparable to Clermont Auvergne INP in scale and as a Lyon-area public engineering institution focused on industrial, mechanical, and digital engineering.
• École des Mines de Saint-Étienne: Mines school already partnered with Clermont Auvergne INP's UMR laboratories. Comparable as a French public engineering institution in the Mines network with shared research infrastructure and industrial engineering focus.
• Polytech Lyon: Member of the Polytech network of public engineering schools. Directly comparable to Polytech Clermont as a sister school within the same Polytech network, sharing CTI accreditation, sustainable-mobility focus areas, and apprenticeship-based engineering programs.
• Bordeaux INP: INP network member consolidating public engineering schools in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Directly comparable as a regional public engineering group operating under the same national INP framework and CTI accreditation regime.

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