What Polytech Lyon does

Polytech Lyon is a public engineering school (école d'ingénieurs publique) operating as a component of Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 in France and a member of the Polytech Network, which comprises 16 public engineering schools and 12 training domains. Founded in 1992 and integrated into the Polytech Network in 2012, the school delivers engineering education through a 5-year curriculum across three campuses located in Villeurbanne (La Doua, headquarters), Roanne, and Bourg-en-Bresse. The academic core is structured around six CTI-habilitated engineering specializations: Génie Biomédical (Biomedical Engineering), Informatique (Computer Science), Mathématiques Appliquées et Modélisation (Applied Mathematics and Modelling), Matériaux et Ingénierie des Surfaces (Materials Science), Mécanique (Mechanical Engineering), and Systèmes Industriels et Robotique (Industrial Systems and Robotics), complemented by a PeiP preparatory cycle and several Master programs (MIAGE Business Intelligence, MIAGE SIGS, Master 2 ATRDM for medical device regulatory affairs, and Master 2 MISS for medical imaging signal and systems).

The school's technology base is academic and research-driven rather than product-based: programs are tightly coupled with 12+ CNRS-affiliated and Claude Bernard University laboratories (LIRIS, ERIC, CREATIS, LabTAU, LBMC, LMC2, LMFA, ICJ) and incorporate industrial tooling (CAD, multi-physics simulation, UML/BPMN modelers via Visual Paradigm). AI and machine learning appear as competency threads across Computer Science, MIAGE Business Intelligence, and Master MISS curricula (NLP, agentic AI, computer vision for medical imaging). Graduates exit with a Grade Master-level degree validated by the Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur (CTI); reported outcomes include an average one-month job search time for biomedical graduates, a median starting salary of €36,000 (2018 promotion), 90%+ employment within three years for Computer Science graduates, and 80%+ placement within six months for Mechanical Engineering graduates.

The business model is structurally that of a French public higher-education institution. Revenue is generated primarily through state block funding allocated via the parent university, with secondary streams consisting of regulated student fees (€106 CVEC + €618 tuition = €724/year for non-scholarship holders; €0 for scholarship holders), the corporate Taxe d'Apprentissage, apprenticeship contracts, and continuing-education programs. Customer segments are dual-sided: prospective engineering students (the primary recruitment funnel via the Concours Geipi Polytech, Réseau Polytech admissions, CPGE, and Campus France channels) and corporate partners seeking engineering talent, internships, and applied research collaboration. Pricing is not market-discretionary but is set within the French public-higher-education regulatory framework, limiting revenue elasticity but providing budget stability anchored by state funding and recurring corporate contribution cycles.

Name

Polytech Lyon

Legal name

Polytech Lyon - Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Website

https://polytech.univ-lyon1.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Polytech Lyon is a public engineering school within Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, part of the Polytech Network of 16 French public engineering schools. It trains engineers across six specializations through a 5-year CTI-accredited program at three campuses in Villeurbanne, Roanne, and Bourg-en-Bresse.

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Product category

Higher Education - Engineering Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

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), Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Graduate programs
• Biomedical engineering
• Computer science training
• Industrial systems engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Government Subsidies: As a public engineering school within Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Polytech Lyon receives government funding for operations and education delivery.
2. Tuition and Registration Fees: Students pay tuition fees annually. Scholarship holders pay 0€ while non-scholars pay 106€ CVEC plus 618€ per year.
3. Taxe d'Apprentissage (Training Tax): Companies contribute a training tax (taxe d'apprentissage) to support the school, with the 2026 campaign currently open.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Polytech Lyon is a public engineering school that delivers a five-year curriculum comprising a PeiP preparatory cycle followed by six CTI-habilitated engineering specializations (Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Modelling, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Systems and Robotics), along with specialised Master's tracks (MIAGE Business Intelligence, MIAGE SIGS, ATRDM, MISS) and a Graduate School in Medical Device Engineering. Education combines scientific foundations, project-based learning, internships of at least 45 weeks, international mobility options, apprenticeship contracts, and continuing education. The school is accredited by the Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur (CTI) and operates across three campuses in Villeurbanne, Roanne, and Bourg-en-Bresse.

Product overview

Polytech Lyon is a public engineering school within Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, part of the Polytech Network of 16 public engineering schools in France. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of engineering programs structured as a 5-year pathway with multiple entry points. The core offerings include the PeiP preparatory cycle for post-baccalaureate students and six engineering specializations (Génie Biomédical, Informatique, Mathématiques Appliquées et Modélisation, Matériaux, Mécanique, and Systèmes Industriels et Robotique). These are complemented by Master programs (MIAGE with Business Intelligence and SIGS tracks, ATRDM for medical device regulatory affairs, and MISS for medical imaging research) and the Graduate School of Medical Device Engineering. The portfolio also includes continuing education and apprenticeship pathways, enabling the school to serve both traditional students and professionals seeking career advancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PeiP (Parcours des Écoles d'Ingénieurs Polytech) Preparatory Cycle Two-year preparatory cycle for high school graduates providing foundations in mathematics, physics, computer science, and mechanics with small class sizes and individualized follow-up; leads to automatic admission to any of the 16 schools of the Polytech Network upon validation.
• Cycle Ingénieur - Génie Biomédical (Biomedical Engineering) Five-year CTI-habilitated engineering program applying science and technology to design and management of medical devices (diagnostic, treatment, assistance equipment) and health information systems. Includes at least 45 weeks of internships with hospital experience via partnerships with Hospices Civils de Lyon, GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, and bioMérieux.
• Cycle Ingénieur - Informatique (Computer Science) Engineering program training computer scientists for digital transformation challenges. Covers software development, information systems, data engineering, and artificial intelligence with emphasis on responsible digital practices. Partners include Sopra Steria, Capgemini, Atos, CGI, Logica, Siemens, Talan, and Worldline.
• Cycle Ingénieur - Mathématiques Appliquées et Modélisation (Applied Mathematics and Modelling) Engineering program specializing in applied mathematics and modelling for scientific computing. Covers deterministic and random modelling, optimization, statistics, and parallel computing with applications in industry and decision-making. Research partnership with Institut Camille Jordan (ICJ UMR5208).
• Cycle Ingénieur - Matériaux et Ingénierie des Surfaces (Materials Science and Surface Engineering) Materials science and surface engineering program training engineers in new materials and multimaterials. Covers surfaces and interfaces, materials processing, and numerical simulation with focus on quality programs. Research partnership with LMC2 laboratory.
• Cycle Ingénieur - Mécanique (Mechanical Engineering) Mechanical engineering program addressing energy transition and sustainable manufacturing. Covers fluid and solid mechanics, materials science, energy systems with CAD, simulation, and multi-physics modelling. Industrial partners include Renault Trucks, EDF, Framatome, IFPEN, and Airbus.
• Cycle Ingénieur - Systèmes Industriels et Robotique (Industrial Systems and Robotics) Industrial engineering program delivered at the Roanne campus training experts in production management, quality control, automation, and robotics. Develops skills in automated systems operation and optimization. Includes international partnerships with Technion-Haïfa (Israel) and Utica University (Tunisia).
• Master MIAGE - Parcours Business Intelligence Master program training specialists in decision support systems, business intelligence, and machine learning. Covers data engineering, information systems, and strategic planning tools. Available in ISO 9001-certified distance learning format.
• Master MIAGE - Parcours SIGS (Healthcare Information Systems) Master program training IT project managers for the healthcare sector with knowledge in software development, systems, networks, and healthcare law. Prepares for roles at medical software publishers and hospital IT departments.
• Master 2 ATRDM (Technical and Regulatory Affairs of Medical Devices) Professional master covering regulatory affairs, quality management, and technical aspects of medical devices. Co-habilitated with the Faculty of Pharmacy and organized with SNITEM for careers in medical device regulatory affairs.
• Master 2 MISS (Medical Imaging, Signal and System) Research-focused master co-habilitated with Ecole Centrale de Lyon covering medical imaging methods, instrumentation, analysis and processing including AI-based approaches. Prepares for PhD programs and R&D positions in medical device industry.
• Graduate School Medical Device Engineering Graduate program focused on medical device engineering bringing together students, PhD candidates, and researchers around innovations in medical devices. Hosts scientific events and morning sessions for excellence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average job search time of 1 month for biomedical engineering graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LIRIS (Laboratoire d'InfoRmatique en Image et Systèmes d'information)coreTechnology or IntegrationUMR 5205 CNRS research laboratory supporting Computer Science department. Partners include INSA Lyon, UCBL, Lumière Lyon 2, and École Centrale de Lyon.
• ERIC (Laboratoire Entrepôts, Représentation et Ingénierie des Connaissances)coreTechnology or IntegrationResearch laboratory supporting Computer Science department with expertise in data warehousing, knowledge representation and engineering.
• CREATIS (Centre de Recherche en Acquisition et Traitement de l'Image pour la Santé)coreTechnology or IntegrationResearch laboratory for medical image acquisition and processing - core partner for Biomedical Engineering department.
• LabTAU (Laboratoire Applications des ultrasons à la thérapie)coreTechnology or IntegrationLaboratory for therapeutic applications of ultrasound - supports biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering programs.
• Hospices Civils de LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor clinical partnership with Lyon public hospitals providing internships and real-world medical device exposure for biomedical engineering students.
• I-Care Industrial ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Technologies Industrial Cluster in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region for biomedical industry partnerships.
• Polytech NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of 16 public engineering schools with 100,000+ engineers in activity and 4,100 annual graduates. Enables student exchanges and shared resources.
• Renault TruckscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive industrial partner of Mechanical Engineering department - provides internships and collaborative projects for automotive sector training.
• LBMC (Laboratoire de Biomécanique et Mécanique des Chocs)coreTechnology or IntegrationBiomechanics and Impact Mechanics Laboratory supporting Mechanical Engineering research and education.
• LMC2 (Laboratory of Composite Materials for Construction)coreTechnology or IntegrationLaboratory supporting Materials Science department with composite materials research for construction applications.
• LMFA (Laboratoire de Mécanique des Fluides et d'Acoustique)coreTechnology or IntegrationFluid Mechanics and Acoustics Laboratory - partner for Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics programs.
• Institut Camille Jordan (ICJ)coreTechnology or IntegrationUMR5208 mathematics research laboratory - primary research partner for Applied Mathematics and Modelling department.
• Technion-Haïfa (Israel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research partnership for Industrial Engineering - industrial process control.
• Utica University (Tunisia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for Industrial Engineering - technical textiles research.
• SNITEM (Syndicat National de l'Industries des Technologies Médicales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational medical technologies industry syndicate collaborating on Master ATRDM program for regulatory affairs training.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC): UTC is a public French university of technology offering engineering programs in mechanical, computer science, and biomedical engineering, with similar CTI-equivalent accreditation and apprenticeship pathways. Models the same 'university of technology' structure as Polytech Lyon's polytechnic positioning.
• Polytech Grenoble: Polytech Grenoble is a sister school in the same Polytech Network of 16 public engineering schools, sharing the PeiP preparatory cycle, CTI accreditation, and the same admissions exam (Geipi Polytech). Operates as a peer school within the same network with similar six-specialization structure.
• École Centrale de Lyon: École Centrale de Lyon is a top French public engineering Grande École located on the same Écully/Lyon campus cluster, offering multidisciplinary engineering training, applied mathematics, and co-habilitated masters (including the MISS master co-run with Polytech Lyon). Directly comparable in scale, accreditation, and target student profile.
• INSA Rennes: INSA Rennes is a public engineering institute offering comparable specializations (computer science, mechanical, materials, applied mathematics), CTI accreditation, apprenticeship training, and industry partnerships - structurally analogous to Polytech Lyon at a similar scale.
• Arts et Métiers ParisTech: Arts et Métiers ParisTech is a national network of public engineering schools with CTI-accredited programs in mechanical engineering, materials, and industrial systems - core departments also offered at Polytech Lyon. Comparable in public status, multi-campus structure, and apprenticeship offerings.
• INSA Lyon: INSA Lyon is the largest public engineering school in the Lyon metropolitan area, offering multi-disciplinary engineering programs (similar specializations including computer science, mechanical, materials, biomedical), CTI-accredited degrees, apprenticeship pathways, and strong industry partnerships. It is the closest geographic and structural peer to Polytech Lyon.
• INSA Toulouse: INSA Toulouse is a leading French public engineering institute offering multi-disciplinary engineering specializations (computer science, mechanical, applied mathematics, materials), CTI-accredited degrees, and research labs. Comparable model and scale to Polytech Lyon as a regional INSA-class public engineering school.
• Polytech Paris-Saclay: Polytech Paris-Saclay is a member of the Polytech Network offering a comparable portfolio of engineering specializations including computer science, materials, and mechanical engineering. Sister-school within the same network, sharing admissions, branding, and pedagogical model.

Broad incumbents

• Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL): UCBL is the parent public university housing Polytech Lyon. It is a broader incumbent offering health sciences, sciences, and STAPS, providing governance, faculty, shared laboratories, and the institutional brand under which Polytech Lyon operates.

Regional players

• ENS de Lyon: ENS de Lyon is a regional public Grande École in the Lyon area focused on fundamental sciences and research. While not a direct engineering peer, it shares the same public institutional setting, recruits from the same Bac+ applicant pool, and participates in overlapping research labs in mathematics and computer science.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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