ITECH Lyon bolsters its know-how by giving an international dimension to its academic programs. This is one of the recruitment needs of many European industries. In fact, we are committed to recruiting international students and supporting them throughout their process and their stay at ITECH Lyon.
Academic programs
- Open to students having done at least 2 years of university-level studies
- 1st year admission to the Master of Engineering in Applied Chemistry (available in English or French)
- Cosmetics and Formulated Colored Products (available only in French)
- Open to students having done at least 4 years of university-level studies
- 2nd year admission to the Master of Engineering in Applied Chemistry (available in English or French)
- Open to students having done at least 5 years of university-level studies
- Advanced Master’s programs (available only in French)
Application procedure
As an international student, you have two ways of applying: directly via the ITECH Lyon online platform or via Études en France (Campus France)*.
*For non-European students living in one of the 67 countries where the Études en France procedure applies. You will also be asked to submit a parallel application on the ITECH Lyon application platform.
Master of Engineering / Cosmetics and Formulated Colored products
For students wishing to apply to the Master of Engineering in Applied Chemistry (available in English or French) or for students wishing to apply to the Cosmetics and Formulated Colored Products program (available only in French), the application procedure is the following:
- Check that you meet the prerequisites for the academic program you are interested in (to do this, simply visit the dedicated page of the program).
- Create your account on your online application site: https://itechnet.itech.fr/atsnet/
- Fill out your personal details (last name, first name, mobile number, e-mail address, academic background) in the section called Ma fiche candidat (My profile).
- Go to the section called Mes candidatures (My applications), then search for the program you wish to apply for and click on Déposer une candidature (Submit an application).
- Upload the required documents in English: CV, cover letter, academic transcripts, diplomas/school attendance certificate, recommendation letter (optional).
- Once you have uploaded all the required documents, you will have to validate your application.
- Once your application is validated, the admissions team will proceed to examine its admissibility.
- If your application is marked as admissible, you will be able to proceed and pay the application fee (€61*).
- After paying the application fees, you will be invited to an online admissions interview (in English or French).
- After the interview, your application will be submitted to the admissions committee.
*People who have applied for an ITECH program via the Études en France (Campus France) platform are exempt from the application fee.
Advanced Master’s programs
For students wishing to apply to one of the four Advanced Master’s programs (available only in French), the application procedure is the following:
- Check that you meet the prerequisites for the academic program you are interested in (to do this, simply visit the dedicated page of the program).
- Create your account on your online application site: https://itechnet.itech.fr/atsnet/
- Fill out your personal details (last name, first name, mobile number, e-mail address, academic background) in the section called Ma fiche candidat (My profile).
- Go to the section called Mes candidatures (My applications), then search for the program you wish to apply for and click on Déposer une candidature (Submit an application).
- Upload the required documents in English: CV, cover letter, academic transcripts, diplomas/school attendance certificate, recommendation letter (optional).
- Once you have uploaded all the required documents, you will have to validate your application.
- Once your application is validated, you will be able to proceed and pay the application fee (€70*).
- After paying the application fees, your application will be submitted to the admissibility committee (which is held at the beginning of every month).
- If your application is marked as admissible, you will be invited to an online admissions interview (in French).
- After the interview, your application will be submitted to the admissions committee (which is held at the beginning of every month).
*People who have applied for an ITECH program via the Études en France (Campus France) platform are exempt from the application fee.
Key dates
Below you will find a table with the key dates for the academic year 2023-2024.
| Program | Master of Engineering | Cosmetics and Formulated Colored Products | Advanced Master’s |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Opening EF* |
Please consult the Campus France website for your country |
Please consult the Campus France website for your country |
Please consult the Campus France website for your country |
|
Opening ITECH |
Mid-January |
Mid-January |
Mid-January |
|
Admissibility committee |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
At the beginning of each month |
|
Admissions committee |
Early April and mid-June |
Early April and mid-June |
At the beginning of each month |
|
Application deadline EF* |
Please consult the Campus France website for your country |
Please consult the Campus France website for your country |
Please consult the Campus France website for your country |
|
Application deadline ITECH |
June 9** |
June 9** |
September 30*** |
*EF stands for Études en France.
**We advise non-European students not living in France to apply at the end of March, so that you have enough time to complete all the administrative formalities before starting your studies. If you missed the first admissions committee, we advise you to apply by the end of May at the latest.
***We advise non-European students not living in France to apply for the Advanced Master’s programs by the end of June at the latest, so that you are well prepared for your arrival and ITECH can help you find accommodation.
Useful information
When is the first tuition payment due?
Upon admission, we ask for 5-10% of the first year’s tuition fees. This amount will be reimbursed if the visa is not delivered.
Can tuition fees be paid in several installments?
Yes, of course. At ITECH Lyon, we give you the possibility to choose the payment plan that best suits you. Hence, tuition fees can be paid on a yearly, quarterly or monthly basis.
Can ITECH Lyon help me find an accommodation?
If you confirm your enrollment at ITECH before the month of May, we can book you a room/studio in a student residence. In Lyon there are several residences from the Crous network that we can place you in. These residences are off-campus (around 30 to 45 minutes with public transportation).
For further information, we invite you to read our page on housing in Lyon or if you wish, check out the services proposed to students and let us help you.
How can I obtain a student visa?
If you are a non-European student, you may need to obtain a French student visa in order to study in France and at ITECH Lyon. We invite you to use the Visa Wizard to check if you need a visa and to contact Campus France or the French embassy in your country to get further information about the steps to follow, or you can read the page we wrote about student visas.