Institut Mines-Télécom facts for kids
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| Type | Public, Grand établissement EPSCP |
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| Established | 1996 |
| Chancellor | Odile Gauthier |
| President | Olivier Huart |
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Administrative staff
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4,450 |
| Students | 12,300 |
| Postgraduates | 1,560 |
| Location |
Albi, Alès, Brest, Douai, Evry, Gardanne, Lille, Nancy, Nantes, Rennes, Paris, Saint-Étienne and Sophia-Antipolis
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48°42′46″N 2°12′01″E / 48.7128°N 2.2003°E |
| Website | http://www.imt.fr/en/ |
Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) is a top French public school group. It focuses on higher education and research. IMT teaches engineering and digital technology. It is set up like a group of connected universities.
IMT started in 1996. It was first called "Groupe des écoles des télécommunications." Later, it became "Institut Télécom." In 2012, it joined with the "Mines" schools. These schools were overseen by the Ministry of Industry. That's when it got its current name, Institut Mines-Télécom. It also became a "Grand établissement," which means it's a very important public institution.
IMT is special because it combines strong academics with real-world business connections. It focuses on three big changes happening today: digital technology, energy, and the environment. It also works on modern industry. IMT's training and research happen in its "Mines" and "Télécom" schools.
IMT is a founding member of the Industry of the Future Alliance. It is also part of the University of Paris-Saclay. IMT works closely with businesses. It helps about 100 new startup companies start each year. All IMT schools are approved to give out the French Diplôme d'Ingénieur. This is a special engineering degree.
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History of IMT
In 1996, the company France Télécom no longer had a monopoly on phone services. This meant other companies could offer phone services too. To manage three important telecommunications schools, a new public group was formed. These schools were the École nationale supérieure des télécommunications, the École nationale supérieure des télécommunications de Bretagne, and the Institut national des télécommunications.
This group was first called the "Groupe des écoles des télécommunications." In 2008, its name changed to "Institut Télécom." Then, on March 1, 2012, it became the "Institut Mines-Télécom." At this time, six "Mines" schools joined the Institut. These schools were previously managed by the Ministry for the Economy.
What are Grandes Écoles?
All schools within Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) are known as Grandes Écoles. In France, these are special higher education institutions. They are separate from, but connected to, the main public university system. Think of them like the Ivy League schools in the United States or Oxbridge in the UK. They are very selective and admit students through a tough process. Many graduates from Grandes Écoles get important jobs in government and big companies in France.
How to Join a Grande École
International students can often apply directly to a Grande École after high school or getting a bachelor's degree. However, most French students apply through a special program called CPGE (Classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles).
Unlike regular public universities, where students can enroll right after high school, many CPGE applicants must pass a very competitive national exam. French students can take this exam after high school. Many first attend a two-year prépa program. This program helps them prepare for the tough exam. If students don't get into their chosen Grande École, they might repeat the second year of prépa and take the exam again.
Once accepted, the CPGE program usually takes five years after high school. It ends with a Master's degree. If a student joins a CPGE after finishing a two-year prépa, they start in the third year of the program.
Cost and Benefits of IMT Schools
In 2022, the yearly cost for a Master's degree in engineering was about €2,150 for students from the European Union. For all other students, it was about €4,150. While IMT schools can be more expensive than public universities, they offer many benefits.
Grandes Écoles usually have smaller class sizes. Many of their programs are taught in English. They also offer chances for international internships and studying abroad. These schools have strong connections with government and businesses. Many top-ranked schools in Europe are part of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), and IMT schools are members too. Degrees from Institut Mines-Télécom are approved by the CGE. They are also awarded by the Ministry of National Education (France).
IMT's Schools
Institut Mines-Télécom has eight main schools:
- IMT Atlantique in Brest, Rennes, Nantes, and Toulouse. This school was formed in 2017 by joining Telecom Bretagne and Ecole des Mines de Nantes.
- École des Mines-Télécom de Lille-Douai (IMT Lille Douai) in Lille and Douai. This school was formed in 2017 by joining TELECOM Lille and Ecole des Mines de Douai.
- Télécom Paris in Paris and Sophia Antipolis. This was formerly École nationale supérieure des télécommunications.
- Télécom SudParis in Évry. This was formerly Telecom INT.
- IMT Mines Albi-Carmaux
- IMT Mines Alès
- École nationale supérieure des mines de Saint-Étienne (Mines Saint-Étienne)
- École nationale supérieure des mines de Nancy (Mines Nancy)
- École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat (Mines Rabat)
- Institut Mines-Télécom Business School in Évry and Paris. This was formerly Telecom Business School.
Working Together: Partners and Mobility
Institut Mines-Télécom works closely with several important partners. These include ARMINES, a research group for the Mines schools. They also partner with the École nationale supérieure des mines de Nancy.
IMT also has eleven associate schools. These schools work with IMT on different programs. Some examples are Télécom Nancy, Télécom Saint-Étienne, and Télécom Physique Strasbourg.
Student Mobility Agreement
IMT has a special agreement that lets students study at different schools within the Institut Mines-Télécom. This means a student can complete their third year of study at a different IMT school. This agreement includes all 10 schools of the Institut Mines-Télécom. It also includes two affiliate schools, Eurecom and Télécom Lille 1, and a strategic partner, Mines Nancy. This allows students to explore different subjects and options at various schools.
See also
In Spanish: Institut Mines-Télécom para niños
- Grands établissements
- Grandes écoles
