Arts et Métiers is delighted to announce the official renewal of support from the Franco-German University (UFA) for the Franco-German Mechanical Engineering program, developed in partnership with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
For their very first internship, three first-year students in the Bachelor's degree in technology at the Châlons-en-Champagne campus chose to take the international route.
For their very first internship, three first-year students in the Bachelor's degree in technology at the Châlons-en-Champagne campus chose to take the international route.
Arts et Métiers is delighted to announce the official renewal of support from the Franco-German University (UFA) for the Franco-German Mechanical Engineering program, developed in partnership with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
In response to economic, social, and environmental challenges, Arts et Métiers has been committed for several years to a sustainable development approach—an ambition officially embedded since 2022 in the institution’s strategic plan under the new mandate of the General Director.
In response to economic, social, and environmental challenges, Arts et Métiers has been committed for several years to a sustainable development approach. Since 2022, this ambition has been officially embedded in the institution’s strategic plan under the General Director’s new mandate through Axis 2: "Social and Environmental Responsibility."
Building France’s Industry of 2030
Since 1780, Arts et Métiers has continuously adapted to support industrial revolutions, thanks to its unique identity—blending science, technology, pragmatism, action-oriented skills, and human qualities. Originally founded during the mechanization of industrial activities, the institution has expanded its expertise over time, covering mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and later, industrial engineering.
To anticipate and meet the evolving needs of companies, the school has developed research activities dedicated to fostering innovation. Always attuned to industry and regional needs, it has established a presence across multiple locations, now operating 13 sites in France and 1 in Morocco. It has also created two subsidiaries: AMTALENTS for continuous education and AMVALOR for applied research supporting businesses.
Training leaders for responsible industries is a key challenge in shaping France’s industry of 2030. Arts et Métiers prepares hands-on professionals who design and drive innovations from research, ensuring that organizations can adapt to ongoing digital and ecological transitions.
Responsible businesses and industries work to meet human needs, manage their impact, and contribute to a just and sustainable future.
With its unique positioning, strong regional ties, and humanist values, Arts et Métiers integrates sustainable development and social responsibility at the core of its institutional strategy—across education, research, and partnerships. The ecological transition is a key priority in Laurent Champaney’s action plan for his second term as General Director of Arts et Métiers. This momentum has been reinforced with the 2023-2027 Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility (DD&RS) Action Plan, mobilizing the entire Arts et Métiers ecosystem to support responsible reindustrialization. The institution remains committed to building a human-centered and sustainable future.
Arts et Métiers is thus committed to embedding sustainable development within its overall strategy through all its activities, including governance, teaching, research, site management, and social policies.
The plan is based on the five pillars of the DD&RS label, aligned with the Government’s energy-saving plan, the Higher Education Transition Convention (CTES), the ADEME framework, and the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
"This plan is a top priority. It places sustainable development and social responsibility at the heart of our institution’s strategy. We are all fully committed to supporting a responsible reindustrialization."
— Laurent CHAMPANEY, General Director of Arts et Métiers
Arts et Métiers offers varied study programmes, each of them having its own application procedure and admission criteria : Everything You Need to Know !
As part of their training, ten students from the Arts et Métiers campus in Bordeaux-Talence and ESTP Paris, a leading engineering school in construction, completed a hands-on internship in Armenia, combining cultural immersion, humanitarian work, and professional experience. This journey provided them with the opportunity to develop skills for their future careers while collaborating with young people from different academic backgrounds.
Félix Lavanchy, a third-year student at the Arts et Métiers campus in Bordeaux-Talence, is about to embark on a unique experience in his engineering journey. Passionate about scientific research, he has secured an internship at the Franco-Japanese LIMMS laboratory in Tokyo, where he will work on optimizing redox flow batteries—a type of liquid battery in which energy is stored in fluids.
In France, Arts et Métiers conducts research activities in numerous strategic fields, prioritizing synergies with academic and industrial partners.
DYNFLUID - FLUID DYNAMICS
Campus: Paris
The DynFluid laboratory conducts research in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and acoustics, with applications in sectors such as aeronautics, automotive, and industrial processes. It develops innovative numerical methods to simulate flows and aeroacoustic phenomena, participating in national and international research programs.
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I2M - INSTITUTE OF MECHANICS AND ENGINEERING
Campus: Bordeaux-Talence
The I2M Laboratory spans the entire spectrum of mechanics: solid and system mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing processes. Its multidisciplinary approach addresses ambitious scientific challenges while integrating fields like applied mathematics, electronics, and energy.
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IBHGC - GEORGES CHARPAK INSTITUTE OF HUMAN BIOMECHANICS
Campus: Paris
Dedicated to human biomechanics, the institute studies the neuro-musculoskeletal system of living subjects, focusing on injury and degenerative mechanisms. Its interdisciplinary research supports the development of prevention, diagnosis, and therapeutic solutions.
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IRENAV - NAVAL SCHOOL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Partner Laboratory: Brest
IRENav is a multidisciplinary research center specializing in maritime and sustainable development. Key areas include hydrodynamics and energy conversion for naval propulsion and marine renewable energies, underwater acoustics, and geographic information systems.
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L2EP - LABORATORY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND POWER ELECTRONICS
Campus: Lille
The L2EP laboratory comprises four research teams exploring all aspects of electrical energy: control, networks, power electronics, tools, and numerical methods. It also leads collaborative research initiatives, such as the MEDEE (Energy Management for Electric Drives) project.
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LABOMAP - BOURGOGNE LABORATORY OF MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
Campus: Cluny
LaBoMaP's three research teams focus on machining processes for green wood and metallic materials, with a cross-disciplinary emphasis on material science. Research topics include composite wood material characterization, material-surface interactions, and high-speed machining of hard-to-machine materials.
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LAMPA - ANGEVIN LABORATORY OF MECHANICS, PROCESSES, AND INNOVATION
Campuses: Angers and Laval Institute
LAMPA specializes in innovation, advanced manufacturing processes, and the sustainability of materials and structures. Research incorporates digital and virtual tools, such as numerical simulations to analyze thermal and mechanical phenomena in manufacturing processes.
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LCFC - LABORATORY OF DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, AND CONTROL
Campus: Metz
The LCFC focuses on production systems in service and manufacturing industries, tackling challenges such as system design, organization, operation, quality assurance, safety, and worker health. It also explores advanced manufacturing processes and high-tech functionalities.
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LCPI - LABORATORY OF PRODUCT DESIGN AND INNOVATION
Campus: Paris
LCPI’s research centers on optimizing design and innovation processes. Combining engineering and social sciences, it employs tools such as virtual prototyping, innovation foresight, user analysis, Kansei engineering, eco-design, and product lifecycle management.
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LEM3 - LABORATORY OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND MATERIAL MECHANICS
Campus: Metz
As a multidisciplinary research center, LEM3 combines solid mechanics, metallurgy, materials science, chemistry, and physics. Its expertise spans a wide range of materials and applications, including automotive, aerospace, energy, and civil engineering.
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LIFSE - FLUID AND ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Campus: Paris
LIFSE bridges fundamental and applied research to address complex scientific and technological challenges. Its work spans renewable energy, sustainable mobility, aerospace, industrial processes, and healthcare.
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LISPEN - LABORATORY OF PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Campuses: Aix-en-Provence, Cluny, Chalon-sur-Saône, Lille
LISPEN integrates expertise across campuses to advance the development and operation of multi-physical and virtual dynamic systems for the Industry of the Future. Research focuses on systems engineering, numerical modeling, human-system interaction, and decision-making support.
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LMFL - FLUID MECHANICS LABORATORY OF LILLE – KAMPÉ DE FÉRIET
Campus: Lille
LMFL unites researchers from Arts et Métiers, Lille University, Centrale Lille, and CNRS. Its research covers fluid mechanics, material reliability, civil engineering, and more, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications.
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MSMP - MECHANICS, SURFACES, AND MATERIALS PROCESSING LABORATORY
Campuses: Aix-en-Provence, Châlons-en-Champagne, Lille
MSMP’s research encompasses mechanics, surfaces, interfaces, materials, and manufacturing processes, with a multidisciplinary approach integrating materials science and engineering.
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PIMM - PROCESSES AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Campus: Paris
PIMM specializes in material and structural mechanics, metallurgy, polymer chemistry, forming and joining processes, and advanced numerical simulations, with a focus on material durability, particularly plastics.
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In 2024, Arts et Métiers reaffirms its commitment to promoting women in industry by appointing four women to key leadership positions. Marie Brandewiner, Director of the Arts et Métiers Incubator since 2021, has been named Director of Innovation. The institution now counts three women leading its campuses and institutes: Catherine Davy (Lille Campus), Amandine Duffoux (Angers Campus and Laval Institute), and Tatiana Reyes (Chambéry Institute).