IUT de La Roche-sur-Yon

What IUT de La Roche-sur-Yon does

IUT de La Roche-sur-Yon is a public French Institut Universitaire de Technologie operating as a constituent institute of Nantes Université under the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Founded in 1989 as a department of IUT de Nantes and granted autonomy in 2001, the institution delivers state-recognized Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie (BUT) programs across four departments: Génie Biologique (Environmental Sciences and Ecotechnologies), Gestion des Entreprises et des Administrations (Business Administration), Information et Communication, and Réseaux et Télécommunications (Networks and Telecommunications with Cybersecurity and IoT specializations). It also offers two professional licenses (Licence Professionnelle), including SSAQNA in food safety/quality and Aménagements Paysagers in sustainable landscaping developed jointly with CFA Nature. The institution serves approximately 650 students, including 250 in alternance programs, and maintains partnerships with 1,250 enterprises across the Vendée and Pays de la Loire region.

The underlying technology and research infrastructure includes participation in three major joint research units: GEPEA (UMR CNRS 6144, 190 personnel) in process engineering and environmental sciences, IETR (UMR 6164) in digital communications and embedded systems, and IREENA (UR 4642, 65 personnel) in electrical energy and smart grids. The IUT hosts specialized technical platforms, notably the MARS analytical platform for rapid spectroscopy-based analysis (CARS, Raman, Fluorescence) and the Cycleau'Tron system for water cycle sensor evaluation. Research output totals 150+ scientific communications, 50 international journal articles, and 3 patents across the 2020-2025 period.

Revenue is generated primarily through public French higher education funding allocations via Nantes Université, supplemented by corporate training services financed through OPCO, apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) contributions from regional enterprises, room rental services for external events, and continuing education through VAE and reprise d'études pathways. Distribution occurs through the national Parcoursup recruitment platform, direct enterprise engagement, international exchange agreements with universities across Canada, Europe, Asia, and South America, and social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). The institution reports a 95% professional insertion rate for graduates and outcome metrics including 87.3% success rates in the Réseaux et Télécommunications department.

Name

IUT de La Roche-sur-Yon

Legal name

Institut Universitaire de Technologie de la Roche-Sur-Yon

Website

https://iutlaroche.univ-nantes.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IUT de La Roche-sur-Yon is a public French university technology institute under Nantes Université offering BUT bachelor's degrees across four departments, two professional licenses, and corporate training, serving 650 students and 1,250 enterprise partners with significant CNRS-affiliated research output.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO), Quality, Process Improvement & Lean/Six Sigma Certifications (EDAAANAC)

Keywords

• Technical higher education
• University technology institute
• Professional bachelor's degree
• Apprenticeship engineering training
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays de la Loire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public institution under Nantes Université, IUT is primarily funded through government higher education allocations, student tuition fees (Contribution Vie Etudiante et de Campus of 105€), and institutional partnerships. No direct revenue model as it's a non-profit public service.
2. Room Rental Services: Rental of amphitheater (126 seats), classrooms (30, 60, 80 places), collaborative space (80 standing), and LAB room (30 places) to enterprises and organizations for events and training
3. Corporate Training Services: Training services for company employees through professional development and continuing education programs, including alternance contracts financed by OPCO (Opérateur de Compétence)
4. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'apprentissage): Receives apprenticeship tax contributions from companies to support vocational training programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IUT de La Roche-sur-Yon delivers three-year BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie) degree programs across four technology departments, complemented by professional licenses (Licence Professionnelle), continuing-education short courses, and applied research activities. It is a public higher-education institute attached to Nantes Université, focused on technology-oriented professional training for both initial students and working professionals.

Product overview

IUT de La Roche-sur-Yon is an educational institution offering technology-oriented undergraduate programs (BUT - Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie) in four departments: Génie Biologique (Biological Engineering), Gestion des Entreprises et des Administrations (Business Administration), Information et Communication, and Réseaux et Télécommunications (Networks and Telecommunications). The institution also offers two professional license programs (Licence professionnelle) in food safety/quality and sustainable landscaping. The portfolio includes 650 students, 14 student associations, 250 apprentices, and 1,250 partner companies with a 95% professional integration rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BUT Génie Biologique
• BUT Génie Électrique et Informatique Industrielle
• BUT Informatique
• Licence Professionnelle programs
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education)
• Applied Research Activities

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% professional insertion rate of graduates within 6 months of graduation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ma'Yonnaise Epicerie (Student Food Solidarity Association)minorOthers · 1 April 2021Student-run food solidarity association created April 2021, providing food assistance to students in precarity. Partners include Banque alimentaire de Vendée, Restos du coeur Vendée, Hyper U La Roche-sur-Yon, and others. Funded by Nantes Université and Ville de La Roche-sur-Yon.
• Belem BiotechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotech startup emerging from GEPEA laboratory (UMR CNRS 6144), hosted at IUT La Roche-sur-Yon, developing new devices for measuring biodegradability and ecotoxicity. Led by Thomas Louineau (President) and Louis-Antoine Durantou (Director General).
• GEPEA (Génie des Procédés Environnement Agroalimentaire) - UMR CNRS 6144coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research unit (UMR 6144) between Nantes Université, CNRS, ONIRIS, and IMT Atlantique. Present on Saint-Nazaire, Nantes, and La Roche-sur-Yon sites. One of the largest French teams in process engineering (190 people).
• IETR (Institut d'Electronique et des Technologies du numéRique) - UMR 6164coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research unit involving CNRS, CentraleSupélec, ENS Rennes, INSA Rennes, Nantes Université, and Université de Rennes. IUT La Roche-sur-Yon hosts a site focusing on digital communications and embedded systems.
• IREENA (Institut de Recherche en Énergie Électrique de Nantes-Atlantique) - UR 4642coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute based on Saint-Nazaire site with 65 people including 24 teacher-researchers. IUT La Roche-sur-Yon contributes permanent personnel. Research on electrical machines, renewable energy, and smart grids.
• TDO, CTV, ORANGE, NEXTIRAONE, RENAULT, FLEURY MICHONminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional enterprise partners collaborating with the Réseaux et Télécommunications department for internships, research projects, and student training.
• Université de Lille, Université du Maine, ONIRIS, Metz, Paris Orsay, LAAS Toulouse, Rennes, ReimsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench academic collaboration partners for GEPEA-TEAM research activities and joint projects.
• Guelph (Canada), Montréal (Canada), La Sapienza (Italy), Sofia (Bulgaria), Bangkok (Thailand), Université Fédérale du Cearâ (Brazil), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Ben Gurion University (Israel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaborations for research exchange, joint projects, and student mobility.
• L'Oréal, Tronico, Eurofins, Veolia, Solvay, Syensgo, PRB-Holcim, TreeWater, Belem Biotech, Comité Interprofessionnel des Huiles Essentielles françaisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial partnerships for GEPEA-TEAM research including environmental testing, biodegradability studies, and ecotoxicology assessments.
• CFA Nature (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CFA Nature for the LP Aménagements Paysagers program, offering apprenticeship contracts and combining training between Lycée Nature and IUT facilities.
• La Roche-sur-Yon Agglomération, Chambre d'agriculture de Vendée, Département de Vendée, Fédération des Chasseurs De Vendée, Mairie de La Roche-sur-YonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government and institutional partnerships for environmental research, biodiversity monitoring, water management studies, and sustainable development projects conducted by Myriam Bou and Génie Biologique department.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ONIRIS: National veterinary and agri-food engineering school, co-tutelle of GEPEA. Overlaps with IUT's Génie Biologique and LP SSAQNA programs in food safety, environment, and biological engineering domains.
• INSA Rennes: National engineering school co-tutelle of IETR UMR 6164. Broader engineering program portfolio with overlapping telecommunications and digital specializations; competes regionally for technical baccalauréat graduates.
• IMT Atlantique: Larger French engineering school that is a co-tutelle of GEPEA UMR CNRS 6144. Offers broader engineering diplomas with overlapping IoT, cybersecurity, and environmental engineering domains; competes for top technical students in the same region.

Direct peers

• Polytech Nantes: Engineering school within Nantes Université hosting IETR sub-directorate; offers engineering diplomas in similar technical domains (telecommunications, computer science) with apprenticeship tracks, directly competing for the same baccalauréat cohort.
• Université de Lille - IUT: Large French IUT network and named GEPEA-TEAM academic collaborator. Comparable in program structure, scale, and applied-research focus.
• IUT de Toulouse: Major French IUT offering the same BUT diplomas across equivalent departments (biological engineering, business, networks/telecom). Comparable academic and apprenticeship model.
• IUT de Bordeaux: Large multi-site IUT offering analogous BUT programs and professional licenses. Comparable scope, program portfolio, and apprenticeship-based pedagogy.
• IUT de Saint-Nazaire: Another Nantes Université IUT, sharing GEPEA UMR CNRS 6144 research infrastructure. Closely comparable in regional context, programs offered, and enterprise partnerships.
• IUT de Lyon: One of France's largest IUT networks offering similar BUT programs in biological engineering, business administration, information-communication, and networks/telecommunications. Directly comparable academic model and structure.
• IUT de Nantes: Sister IUT within Nantes Université, offering the same BUT program structure across multiple departments. Most directly comparable institution given shared parent university, governance, and academic framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iutlrsy6236
• Facebookfacebook.com/asso.airic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/universite-la-roche-sur-yon
• Instagraminstagram.com/iut.lrsy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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