Institut catholique d'arts et métiers facts for kids
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ICAM |
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| Type | Private (non profit), Graduate engineering |
| Established | 1898 |
| Students | 4,000 |
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50°37′48.322″N 3°2′23.225″E / 50.63008944°N 3.03978472°E |
| Affiliations | Toulouse Tech Université fédérale de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées |
 Location in France
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ICAM, which stands for Institut catholique d'arts et métiers, is a special engineering school in France. It was started in 1898. ICAM is one of France's grandes écoles. These are very selective schools for top students. ICAM has campuses in six different cities across France. It is also part of Toulouse Tech.
ICAM offers different study programs. These programs lead to French and European degrees. Students can earn a degree called Ingénieur ICAM. This is like a Masters-level program for engineers. They can also study for a Master of Science or even a PhD. Some students get a Mastère Spécialisé, which is a special master's degree.
Students from many countries study at ICAM. About 4,500 engineering students attend ICAM. Most of them live in special buildings near the school. These buildings are close to research labs and public transport like the metro. The classes and research are mainly in French and English.
What Engineers Learn at ICAM
Engineers at ICAM learn about many important topics. They study how to solve real-world problems. Here are some of the main areas they focus on:
- Energy: How to store and manage energy. This includes new ways to power our world.
- Recycling: Turning industrial waste into useful things. This helps protect our planet.
- New Materials: Creating and improving materials. These materials can be used in many products.
- Structures: Understanding how things are built and how they work together.
- Modern Factories: Learning about "Factory 4.0." This means using smart technology in factories.
- Society and Environment: How industries affect people and the environment. They learn to make positive changes.
Famous People from ICAM
Many successful people have studied at ICAM. Here are a few of them:
- Modou Dia: He was a politician and diplomat from Senegal.
- Jean-Marie Vanlerenberghe: He is a French politician.
- Octave Klaba: He is the person who started and leads a big cloud computing company called OVHcloud.
See also
In Spanish: Institut catholique d'arts et métiers para niños
- List of Jesuit sites
