IA Institut

What IA Institut does

IA Institut is a French private higher education institution exclusively dedicated to artificial intelligence and data engineering, operating as a brand of EPITA (the legal entity SA EPITA) within the IONIS Education Group. The institute was created as a joint initiative between EPITA, an engineering grande école founded in 1984, and ISG (Institut Supérieur de Gestion), a business school founded in 1967, to address enterprise demand for professionals who combine deep AI technical skills with management and business acumen. The program portfolio spans three Bachelor tracks (Bac+3): IA & Business, IA & Data Science, and IA & Data Engineering; and three MSc programs (Bac+5): IA & Marketing Strategies, Enterprise AI Transformation, and Information Systems & AI, structured as a 3+2 Grande École pathway with double-degree options.

The underlying curriculum is built on EPITA's 40+ years of computer science expertise and covers machine learning, deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), big data environments (Hadoop, Spark), cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), SQL/NoSQL databases, and ETL tooling, delivered through project-based pedagogy anchored by a network of more than 2,000 business partner companies submitting real projects and more than 400 university partners supporting international exchanges. An Advisory Board of 30+ AI researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry pioneers guides curriculum and strategic direction. Delivery occurs at two physical locations — a 12,000 m² main campus shared with EPITA in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre and a site at Campus Cyber in La Défense — with select international exposure via a semester abroad at Griffith College in Ireland.

Revenue is generated through tuition fees (annual billing cadence, subscription-style recurring model) for Bachelor and MSc programs, supplemented by employer contributions for MSc tracks offered in alternance (work-study) mode. The school operates a direct-admissions model outside the French Parcoursup system, recruiting year-round through its own dossier-and-interview process and acquiring prospective students through a multi-channel mix including its website, social media, immersion days, discovery workshops, student fairs, and personalized orientation appointments. The institution is privately held within IONIS Education Group, with no external venture funding disclosed.

Name

IA Institut

Legal name

SA EPITA

Website

https://ia-institut.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IA Institut is a French private higher education institution, operating as a brand of EPITA within IONIS Education Group, offering Bachelor to MSc programs in artificial intelligence and data engineering through a partnership between EPITA and ISG, serving high school graduates, bachelor's holders, and career changers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education — AI and Data Engineering

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• AI higher education
• Data Engineering training
• Grande École programs
• Master of Science degrees
• Artificial intelligence curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Kremlin-bicêtre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Higher Education Programs): IA Institut generates revenue through tuition fees charged for its Bachelor and MSc programs. The institution is a private higher education establishment recognized by the French state. Programs are accessible via direct admission outside the Parcoursup system.
2. Professional / Continuing Education (Alternance): The second cycle of IA Institut programs is available in alternance (work-study) mode, allowing students to combine studies with employment, generating revenue through both tuition and employer contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IA Institut delivers higher education programs in artificial intelligence and data engineering from Bachelor (Bac+3) to MSc (Bac+5) levels. The programs combine technical AI/engineering curricula with business, management, strategy, and ethics content, and are delivered through partnerships with EPITA (engineering) and ISG (management). Students earn double degrees and complete project-based work with the school's network of corporate partners.

Product overview

IA Institut is an educational institution offering a unified portfolio of programs spanning Bachelor (Bac+3) and MSc (Master, Bac+5) levels, all dedicated to AI and Data Engineering. The core offering includes three Bachelor tracks (IA & Business, IA & Data Science, IA & Data Engineering) and three MSc programs (IA & Marketing Strategies, Enterprise AI Transformation, Information Systems & AI). These programs are structured as a 3-year Bachelor followed by a 2-year MSc track, with a shared first cycle and differentiated second cycle paths (Engineer, Manager, or Expert). Supplementary offerings include immersive workshops, discovery sessions, and career orientation tools. The institution operates as a collaboration between EPITA (engineering school) and ISG (business school), providing double-degree opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor IA & Business A 3-year Bachelor program (Bac+3) forming profiles capable of defining, leading, and overseeing projects integrating artificial intelligence, considering business objectives, user needs, and coordination of technical, data, and product teams. Targets post-Bac students pursuing a multidisciplinary AI and business education.
• Bachelor IA & Data Science A 3-year Bachelor program (Bac+3) training versatile profiles who bridge technology and business uses, leveraging AI and data to create value, improve performance, and support organizations. Targets post-Bac students seeking a Data Science-focused AI curriculum.
• Bachelor IA & Data Engineering A 3-year Bachelor program (Bac+3) training data specialists capable of designing technical interfaces between information systems, data, and artificial intelligence, with a double degree option including a semester of studies at Griffith College in Ireland. Targets post-Bac students pursuing Data Engineering specialization.
• MSc IA & Stratégies Marketing A Master's program (Bac+5) training experts capable of integrating artificial intelligence into business strategies and decisions: customer data analysis, brand monitoring on social networks, content optimization, customer service improvement, and visual engagement through computer vision. Targets Bac+3 holders and career changers pursuing AI-driven marketing strategy roles.
• MSc Transformation IA des Entreprises A Master's program (Bac+5) training leaders capable of driving business transformation and integrating AI strategically and responsibly, with optional specializations in finance, human resources, or marketing/sales. Targets Bac+3 holders and professionals seeking AI leadership and transformation management roles.
• MSc Systèmes d'Information & IA A Master's program (Bac+5) training experts capable of designing, training, and deploying high-value AI solutions, combining mathematics, data science, and programming to solve complex problems and integrate AI in key sectors. Targets Bac+3 holders and professionals pursuing technical AI engineering roles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gartner projects that generative AI alone will create 500 million jobs by 2033, driving sustained demand for AI-skilled graduates from programs like IA Institut.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EPITAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPITA is the founding engineering school partner of IA Institut, providing 40+ years of expertise in computer science and AI. EPITA contributes its curriculum, teaching faculty (teacher-researchers), research labs, and the engineering diploma. IA Institut is a brand of EPITA, and the partnership forms the technical backbone of all programs.
• ISG (Institut Supérieur de Gestion)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISG is the founding management school partner of IA Institut, contributing its business and management excellence. ISG provides the management curriculum and the manager diploma pathway for the double degree. ISG is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles and holds CEFDG accreditation.
• Griffith College (Ireland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGriffith College in Ireland is an international academic partner for the Bachelor IA & Data Engineering program, providing a double degree pathway that includes one semester of studies in Ireland. Due to this international dimension, this specific program is not compatible with alternance.
• 400+ University PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIA Institut benefits from a network of over 400 university partners, part of the broader IONIS Education Group ecosystem, supporting international exchange semesters and academic collaboration.
• 2,000+ Business Partner CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of over 2,000 companies provides real-world projects for student coursework, internship opportunities, and graduate recruitment. These corporate partners actively engage with IA Institut students throughout the program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Wild Code School: French-origin tech bootcamp offering data/AI training programs. Targets similar career-changer and reskilling audiences as IA Institut's MSc programs, but at lower price points and shorter durations.
• Le Wagon: Leading global tech bootcamp offering data science and AI short-form training. Competes with IA Institut for career-changer segments, though lacking the multi-year diploma credentials.

Direct peers

• Data ScienceTech Institute (DSTI): French private higher education institution exclusively dedicated to data science, AI, and data engineering. Offers MSc-level programs in Paris and competes directly with IA Institut for AI/Data Engineering talent in the French market.
• EPITA: Founding partner school of IA Institut and its parent brand. Both are French private engineering schools specializing in computer science and AI, sharing curriculum, faculty, and infrastructure within the IONIS Education Group.
• ESGI: Another IONIS Education Group school offering computer science and digital programs. Provides adjacent technical education that overlaps with IA Institut's data/AI tracks at the Bachelor and MSc levels.
• Epitech: Sister school within IONIS Education Group focusing on computer science and software engineering. While broader in scope than IA Institut, it competes for similar technical student profiles and shares infrastructure resources.

Broad incumbents

• HEC Paris: Premier French business school with growing AI/data programs and the MSc Data & AI for Business. Competes for students seeking AI+management dual competencies, overlapping with IA Institut's value proposition.
• CentraleSupélec: Top French public engineering school offering AI and data science specializations within broader engineering degrees. Competes for high-achieving AI talent through established prestige and public-university pricing.
• INSA Lyon: Major French public engineering school with established computer science and AI departments. Offers another lower-cost public option for AI-focused engineering students competing with IA Institut's private offerings.
• Polytechnique (École Polytechnique): France's most prestigious engineering grande école with a dedicated AI/Data Science track. Represents the upper-tier competitor for elite STEM students seeking AI credentials with maximum employer recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/iainstitut
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iainstitut
• Facebookfacebook.com/IA-Institut-100076025820028
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ia-institut
• Instagraminstagram.com/iainstitut

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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