ITECH Lyon, a member of the Conférence des grandes écoles, trains engineers in our different areas of expertise. This diploma, diplôme d’ingénieur, is a master’s-level engineering degree. Since 2014, students have had the possibility to enroll into our Master of Engineering completely taught in English. This was done in order to respond to the demands of European industry to offer a wider international approach within the program itself.
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Program
The Master of Engineering in Applied Chemistry has an English-taught program as well as a French-taught program. Since the programs have the same curriculum, it is possible to change the teaching language at the end of the 1st year, middle of the 2nd year or end of the 2nd year.
The first year allows students to consolidate their scientific bases, to acquire the first notions in social sciences, humanities and economics for engineers and to discover the school’s majors. It ends with an international experience.
The second year is marked by the semester abroad in one of our partner universities and the assignment of majors according to the wishes made at the end of the first year. It is focused on polymer science, the consolidation of humanities and soft sciences, and the beginning of the specialization courses. At the end of the year, an internship allows studens to apply, in an industrial context related to the major, the technologies learned.
The third year allows students to carry out a team research project, and to deepen their knowledge of the major and the economic and soft sciences. It ends with an end-of-studies internship of 5 to 6 months in a company.
Majors
All four of ITECH’s majors are taught in English or French: Formulation Chemistry, Plastic Materials, Textile Materials and Leather Manufacturing.
Formulation Chemistry
Students in this major learn to formulate paints and vernishes, inks, adhesives, and cosmetics. They select the different raw materials and develop the manufacturing process so that the final product meets the specitifications both in terms of use and technical, regulatory, and environmental characteristics.
Plastic Materials
In addition to their knowledge of polymer raw materials, ITECH engineers master the eco-design of plastic parts and all the techniques for implementing and characterizing these materials (from the design of tools to the management of production in the transformation workshop).
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Textile Materials
Thanks to their mastery of raw materials (natural, artificial, and synthetic) and of all the stages in the manufacture of a textile (spinning, weaving, knitting, finishing, garment making), ITECH engineers are able to develop innovative textile materials, orchestrate manufacturing and quality control, while always seeking the best environmental practices. The skills are developed through teaching in close collaboration with companies located in the technological hub of Roanne.
Leather Manufacturing
ITECH Lyon is the only institute to train engineers in the field of leather. ITECH offers a comprehensive education convering the transformation of the material (from waste hides to the noble material) right up to its use (footwear and leather goods). Thus, ITECH engineers master all the stages of the industry, from chemical aspects to industrial processes.
Curriculum
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Internships
Mandatory internships throughout the engineering cycle:
- End of 1st year: 6-week minimum international experience (June – August)
- End of 2nd year: 8-week minimum engineering internship (June – August)
- End of 3rd year: 5-month minimum end-of-studies internship (March – August)
Application and admission
Admission into 1st year
Admission into 1st year of the Master of Engineering in Applied Chemistry is available through the study of your application file and an interview.
Academic requirements
Students who have completed 2 to 3 years (or more) of university studies in chemistry (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) are eligible for an entry in first year of the engineering program.
Language requirements
- English-taught program: a B2 level in English is required for this program. An official certificate is not required (the level is tested during the admissions interview), but is highly appreciated.
- French-taught program: a B2 level in French is required for this program. An official certificate is not required (the level is tested during the admissions interview), but is highly appreciated.
Admissions process
If you are applying into 1st year, depending on your nationality, your country of residence, you can apply via ITECH Lyon’s platform or via the Études en France platform. For further details on the admission process, please read Admission for international students.
Here is an overview of the process:
- Submission of the application file (either via ITECH Lyon’s platform or via the Études en France platform)
- CV (in English or French)
- Cover letter (in English or French)
- University transcripts (in English or French)
- University diplomas/enrollment certificate (in English or French)
- Optional documents: recommendation letters, language certificates, other courses certificates
- Study of your application file by the admissions team
- If the admissions team finds your file admissibile, you will be contacted to schedule an admissions interview
- Admissions interview (online and in English or French)
- Study of your application file and admissions interview results by the admissions committee
If you are a non-European student currently living outside of France, we strongly recommend that you submit your application between January and mid-March.
Admission into 2nd year
Admission into 2nd year of the Master of Engineering in Applied Chemistry is available through the study of your application file and an interview.
Academic requirements
Students who have completed at least 4 years of university studies in chemistry (4-year bachelor’s degree, licenciatura, master’s degree, etc.) are eligible for an entry directly in second year of the engineering program.
Language requirements
- English-taught program: a B2 level in English is required for this program. An official certificate is not required (the level is tested during the admissions interview), but is highly appreciated.
- French-taught program: a B2 level in French is required for this program. An official certificate is not required (the level is tested during the admissions interview), but is highly appreciated.
Admissions process
You can only apply via ITECH Lyon’s platform. For further details on the admission process, please read Admission for international students.
Here is an overview of the process:
- Submission of the application file (via ITECH Lyon’s platform)
- CV (in English or French)
- Cover letter (in English or French)
- University transcripts (in English or French)
- University diplomas/enrollment certificate (in English or French)
- Optional documents: recommendation letters, language certificates, other courses certificates
- Study of your application file by the admissions team
- If the admissions team finds your file admissibile, you will be contacted to schedule an admissions interview
- Admissions interview (online and in English or French)
- Study of your application file and admissions interview results by the admissions committee
If you are a non-European student currently living outside of France, we strongly recommend that you submit your application between January and mid-March.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are €8,300 per year for students enrolling in 2024. They can be paid in several installments throughout the year.
Career outcomes
ITECH engineers hold positions in R&D, production, quality, consulting, CSR, among others.
