Télécom Saint-Étienne is the school for future tech and digital leaders! Here, students are trained to become high-level engineers in new technologies, AI, networks, and photonics (yes, the real deal). The school is part of the Institut Mines-Télécom, integrated into Jean Monnet University, and welcomes over 700 students each year.
Whether you’re into AI and Big Data, digital imaging and augmented reality, networks and telecoms, or prefer working with lasers in photonics, there’s a specialization for you. The school is fully invested in fast-growing sectors to ensure you’re job-market ready when you graduate.
There are several ways in. If you’re finishing high school, the Geipi Polytech entrance exam is your ticket. After a preparatory course, the Mines-Télécom exam gives access to the school. But you don’t have to follow a traditional path—if you have a DUT, BTS, or a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, admission by application and interview is also possible.
The school offers:
Each program is designed to meet the needs of businesses and provide solid career opportunities once you graduate.
Graduates quickly find jobs, often before even finishing their studies. The most in-demand sectors are IT, telecommunications, R&D, artificial intelligence, and photonics. Many work in major tech companies, innovative startups, or research centers.
Yes! Télécom Saint-Étienne has partnerships with universities all over the world. Students can complete part of their program abroad in countries like Canada, Germany, or Japan. These experiences help boost your CV, improve your language skills, and expand your international network.
Where to stay?
Got accepted at Télécom Saint-Étienne and looking for a nearby place to stay? The UXCO Student residences in Saint-Étienne are exactly what you need—the perfect places to make the most of your student life!
8 impasse Montferré, 42100 Saint-Étienne
From studios to shared apartments
3 rue de la Corre, 42000 Saint-Etienne
From studio, 1-bedroom Duplex to shared apartment
6A rue Victor Duchamp, 42000 Saint-Etienne
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