History
Since the mid-18th century, French engineering schools have been the spearhead of the nation’s economic development and social progress. École des Mines de Saint-Étienne is France’s oldest elite engineering school outside Paris, and the fifth oldest among France’s 250 « Grandes Écoles ». The school is part of a family of seven “National Schools of Mines” created between 1783 and 1992.
Education
Throughout its history, École des Mines de Saint-Etienne (EMSE) has delivered academic programmes and research relevant to the requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s businesses. In two centuries, the School has been transformed from an elite vocational school into a fully integrated graduate research college.
Research
One of the missions of École des Mines de Saint-Étienne is scientific research at the highest level and contributions to companies’ competitiveness. It aims at conveying the economical politics of the country and speeding up the sustainable industrial development by innovation and efficient contributions.
This high level scientific research leads to publications recongnized by the international scientific community. Research and teaching are very closely interwoven and the consequence of this is the attractiveness of our Master’s Degree courses and our renowned Doctoral School.MINES Saint-Étienne Key Statistics & Highlights
- #601 Ranking
- 1 PhDs
- 40 Scholarships
- 122 Academic Staff
- 1,039 Students
- 249 Students (int'l)
- 312 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
MINES Saint-Étienne Overview
MINES Saint-Étienne Scholarships
MINES Saint-Étienne Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to MINES Saint-Étienne. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 EUR
Deadline
28 Sep 2026
The Hubert Curien PHC Tassil Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Haniel Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1150 EUR
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Merlion Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Scholarship Program for international students - Livinfrance
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2027
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 EUR
Deadline
28 Sep 2026
The Hubert Curien PHC Tassil Program
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Haniel Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1150 EUR
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Merlion Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1690 EUR
Deadline
01 Jun 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Scholarship Program for international students - Livinfrance
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2027
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based
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MINES Saint-Étienne Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 18.9% France
Top 17.5% Worldwide
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World University Rankings
601
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 601 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
Rooms and studio apartment are available at Mines Saint-Étienne. There are student residences on both campuses, depending on vacancies.
Library services
The main library occupies one whole floor of the school’s original building. It is set in a magnificent space dedicated to quiet reflection and reading.
The library has a considerable collection of books and a large number of periodicals. All in all, the School receives regularly some 270 printed works ranging from the national daily press to weekly reviews, foreign press and specialist reviews.
Campus life
- The original campus in Saint-Étienne is one hour away from Lyon.
- 58,200 m2 of buildings
- 532 student rooms & apartments
Sports facilities
The Sports Society (BDS) groups together some very different sports clubs representing all types of sports, whether individual or team, male or female, indoor or outdoor.
Student clubs
The Student Organisation Activity Club (BDE Anim’), which organizes regular trips such as weekends in Florence, Barcelona or Prague, treks and the traditional skiing week in March. The BDE Anim also organises sports trips for such things as bungee jumping, ice skating and snow walking.
Many cultural activities proposed by the Student Organisation…. : Astronomy club, Cookery club, Theatre club, Photography club, Wine-tasting club with a professional wine-taster and regular tastings, Gala club which organizes the prestigious end-of-year graduation dinner and gala. This is the event of the year at the School, with its review, fashion show, concerts and thematic bars.
MINES Saint-Étienne Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
France Country
Saint-Étienne City
MINES Saint-Étienne Student Reviews & Awards
4.1
Based on 8 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 7 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Balancing Theory and Practice: Apprenticeship
I really enjoy my time at the École des Mines de Saint-Étienne. The school offers a strong academic foundation in engineering, with a particular focus on practical, hands-on learning, which is perfect for someone like me who learns best by doing. The apprenticeship program is one of the main reasons I chose this school; it allows me to gain real-world experience while continuing my studies. The balance between theoretical courses and practical experience, combined with access to a wide network of industry professionals, has been incredibly valuable. The supportive community and the innovative approach to engineering education make it an excellent place to grow both academically and professionally.
Ecole des Mines' Formation
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How to benefit sandwich courses
I feel that I benefitted a lot from my study experience as the sandwich course gives as much abstract knowledge than real work experience. I feel like I am getting better at my job as much as I learn more in school. My job is to design HVAC solution for project up 1 MW, and to manage the project afterwards.
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