IUT de Laval

What IUT de Laval does

IUT de Laval is a public higher education institution founded in 1988 as part of the French national network of Instituts Universitaires de Technologie (IUTs), operating as a constituent of Le Mans Université under the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. It delivers three-year Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie (BUT) degrees across four departments: Génie Biologique (Biological Engineering), Informatique (Computer Science), Métiers du Multimédia et de l'Internet (Multimedia and Internet Professions), and Techniques de Commercialisation (Sales and Marketing), alongside a Master's in Industrial Engineering. The institution enrolled students across these programs produces approximately 237 graduates annually, with 50+ international internship placements per year and works with 1,000+ partner companies for internship and apprenticeship recruitment.

IUT de Laval hosts five research laboratories on its campus: LIUM (computer science, speech processing, educational technologies), BiOSSE (marine biology and environmental sciences), GAINS (economics), ARGUMans (management sciences), and CREN (education research), employing approximately 32 researchers. The LIUM laboratory has been recognized as a European leader in near real-time speech translation and was awarded the 2016 European Innovation Radar Prize. The institution also pursues applied projects such as the EVAGO VR simulation program for dental gesture training in partnership with Nantes Faculté d'Odontologie. The campus has implemented energy efficiency upgrades resulting in an 80% reduction in energy consumption from LED lighting and a 23% reduction in gas consumption from boiler upgrades.

As a public French higher education institution, IUT de Laval operates primarily on government funding from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, supplemented by apprenticeship tax receipts collected through the SOLTÉA platform and ancillary income from facility and equipment rentals (amphitheaters, meeting rooms, video and sound studios, laboratory equipment) available to companies. Tuition is not charged for most programs. Revenue from ancillary services such as TOEIC certification exams is offered at €65 per test session. The institution maintains international exchange partnerships with universities in Quebec (CÉGEP de Matane, ETS, UQAC), Spain (Seville, Vigo), and Sweden (Kristianstad), and supports regional entrepreneurship via partnerships with PEPITE Pays de la Loire, Le Mans Innovation, and Laval Mayenne Technopole.

Name

IUT de Laval

Legal name

Institut Universitaire de Technologie de Laval

Website

https://iut-laval.univ-lemans.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IUT de Laval is a public French higher education institution part of Le Mans Université, delivering three-year BUT degrees in Biological Engineering, Computer Science, Multimedia/Internet, and Commercial Techniques, plus a Master's in Industrial Engineering, serving approximately 237 graduates annually through government funding, apprenticeship partnerships, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education (University Technology Programs)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University technology programs
• Vocational bachelor's degrees
• Apprenticeship training
• Public university education

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

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 constituent of Le Mans Université, IUT de Laval operates primarily through government funding from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research
2. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'Apprentissage): Companies contribute a percentage of their apprenticeship tax to support vocational training programs. IUT de Laval receives funds through the SOLTéA platform with UAI code 0530951W
3. Facility and Equipment Rental: Rental of rooms, audiovisual equipment, and laboratory materials to businesses and organizations. Available spaces include amphitheaters, meeting rooms, video studio, and sound studio

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IUT de Laval delivers three-year Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie (BUT) degrees across four departments (Génie Biologique, Informatique, MMI, Techniques de Commercialisation), a Master's in Industrial Engineering, apprenticeship (alternance) pathways, international exchange programs, TOEIC certification, and rental of rooms and equipment to businesses. Programs blend theoretical coursework with substantial internships and work-study arrangements, supported by five research laboratories.

Product overview

IUT de Laval is a University Institute of Technology (IUT) within Le Mans Université, offering higher education programs across four main Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie (B.U.T) degrees in Biological Engineering, Computer Science, Multimedia and Internet Professions, and Commercial Techniques, plus a Master in Industrial Engineering. The institution also provides rental services for professional spaces and equipment. Programs combine theoretical coursework with practical professional experience through internships and work-study (alternance) arrangements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.U.T Génie Biologique (Biological Engineering) A three-year university technology degree (Bac+3) in biological engineering covering medical biology, biotechnologies, and environmental sciences, with 22-26 weeks of internships across the program. Designed for high school graduates seeking a professional career in biology.
• B.U.T Informatique (Computer Science) A three-year university technology degree in computer science focusing on application development, validation, and testing, with optional work-study (alternance) tracks available in years 2 and 3. Targeted at students pursuing careers in software development and IT.
• B.U.T Métiers du Multimédia et de l'Internet (MMI) A three-year university technology degree in multimedia and internet professions with three specializations: digital communication strategy and experience design, web development and interactive devices, and digital creation. Offered in both classroom and work-study formats.
• B.U.T Techniques de Commercialisation (TC) A three-year university technology degree in commercial techniques with three specializations: digital marketing/e-business/entrepreneurship, international business purchasing and sales, and marketing/store management. Work-study (alternance) programs available in years 2 and 3.
• Master Génie Industriel (Industrial Engineering) A graduate-level master's degree in industrial engineering offered in collaboration with Le Mans Université, providing advanced technical and managerial training.
• Room and Equipment Rental Rental service for companies and professionals offering equipped rooms (amphitheaters, meeting rooms, classrooms, practical work rooms, video studio, sound studio), audiovisual equipment (cameras, microphones, projectors), and laboratory equipment (microscopes, incubators). Pay-as-you-go pricing.
• TOEIC Certification Exam Certification exam service providing TOEIC Listening and Reading testing for students and external candidates at €65 per test session. Used to validate English language proficiency for international mobility and employment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% energy reduction through LED lighting transition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CREN (Centre de Recherche en Éducation de Nantes)coreTechnology or IntegrationCREN is a multidisciplinary research laboratory jointly operated by Le Mans Université and Nantes Université. The CREN-Laval team, consisting of researchers in Information and Communication Sciences, focuses on digital learning mediation, training design, and digital tool usage analysis.
• GAINS (Laboratoire de recherche en Économie)coreTechnology or IntegrationGAINS is an economics research laboratory focusing on public employment policy evaluation and risk/insurance analysis. It includes two teams: one in Economics (EURESEMans) and another in Management Sciences (ARGUMans).
• LIUM (Laboratoire d'Informatique de l'Université du Mans)coreTechnology or IntegrationLIUM is a computer science laboratory specializing in educational technologies (EIAH) and speech processing including voice recognition, speaker characterization, semantic extraction, and machine translation. Recognized as a European leader in near real-time speech translation.
• BiOSSE (Biologie des Organismes, Stress, Santé, Environnement)coreTechnology or IntegrationBiOSSE conducts research on marine biodiversity and sustainable coastal ecosystem management. Located at Le Mans, Laval, and Angers campuses, focusing on marine organisms for health, industry, and environmental applications.
• ARGUMans (Laboratoire de recherche en Gestion)coreTechnology or IntegrationARGUMans is an autonomous management research laboratory since 2020, previously part of GAINS. It covers organization studies, corporate finance, accounting, marketing, and human resources management.
• ADIUT (Assemblée des Directeurs d'IUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADIUT is the Assembly of IUT Directors in France, which sponsors the annual IUT Regatta sailing event. IUT de Laval participates annually with student teams.
• ESTACAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESTACA is an engineering school in Laval that co-organized the Industri'elles event with IUT de Laval to promote industry careers to female high school students.
• ESIEAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESIEA is an engineering school that partnered with IUT de Laval for La Nuit de l'INFO programming competition, hosted at the ESIEA campus in Laval.
• PEPITE Pays de la LoireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEPITE is the student innovation and entrepreneurship network for the Pays de la Loire region, enabling the Student-Entrepreneur status (SNEE) and supporting startup incubation.
• Le Mans InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional innovation hub providing startup support and entrepreneurship resources complementary to IUT de Laval's student entrepreneurial programs.
• Laval Mayenne TechnopoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional technology park supporting entrepreneurship and business development in the Laval area, partnering with IUT for student entrepreneurial projects.
• CÉGEP de MataneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuebec higher education institution offering exchange semesters for TC students (Semester 3) and INFO/MMI students (Semesters 5-6).
• École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEngineering school in Montreal, Quebec, partnering for INFO and MMI student exchanges during Semesters 5 and 6.
• Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuebec university offering double-degree programs and semester exchanges for MMI, INFO, TC, and GB students in their third year.
• Université de SévilleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish university in Seville offering semester 5 exchanges for TC students.
• Université de VigominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish university offering semester 5 exchanges for TC students.
• Kristianstad UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish university offering semester 5 exchanges for TC students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INSA (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées): National network of engineering schools delivering five-year engineering degrees with strong industry integration. Competes for similar STEM-oriented French students but offers longer programs and broader engineering scope than the BUT format.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): French public institution delivering vocational degrees and professional certifications to working adults, including continuing education and apprenticeship programs. Comparable in the alternance and professional certification space but addresses a more adult, working learner market.

Direct peers

• IUT de Nantes: Part of Nantes Université and a fellow Pays de la Loire region IUT, offering BUT programs in overlapping disciplines including Computer Science, Biological Engineering, and Commercial Techniques. Operates under the same national IUT framework with a similar mix of research laboratories and apprenticeship programs.
• IUT de Rennes: French IUT under Université de Rennes offering the same BUT degree structure across multiple departments. Direct peer in scale, governance model, and target student segments, with comparable industry partnership and alternance programs.
• IUT de Bordeaux: Université de Bordeaux's IUT component, delivering BUT programs with strong industry ties in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Comparable in program mix, apprenticeship orientation, and public university integration.
• IUT Paris Descartes (Université Paris Cité): IUT of Université Paris Cité offering BUT degrees in computer science, biological engineering, multimedia, and commercial techniques under the same national IUT charter. Direct comparator for program portfolio and alternance approach.
• IUT de Lyon 1: Large French IUT under Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, offering a wide range of BUT programs in biological engineering, computer science, and commercial techniques. Closely comparable institutional structure and employer-driven apprenticeship model.
• IUT de Toulouse (Université Toulouse III): Université Paul Sabatier's IUT in Toulouse, providing comparable BUT programs and a similar research laboratory structure. Operates as a direct peer within the national IUT network.
• IUT de Lille (Université de Lille): Université de Lille's IUT, with a comprehensive BUT portfolio and strong apprenticeship partnerships with regional employers. Comparable in target student profile and public funding model.

Others

• Le Mans Université (parent institution): Parent university of IUT de Laval, providing the broader academic framework, governance, and shared research laboratories. While not a competitive peer, it is the structural counterpart that defines IUT de Laval's operational scope and shared resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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