Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rouen

About

Located in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, France, the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rouen is a prestigious public engineering grand école renowned for its rigorous scientific training and strong emphasis on industrial research. Its strongest academic programs lie in chemical engineering, information technology, and civil engineering, all designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the global engineering sector. The student experience is deeply international, welcoming a diverse cohort of foreign degree-seeking and exchange students through dedicated welcome services, French language support courses, and numerous student-led cultural associations. The institute offers a range of English-taught modules and maintains active partnerships with universities worldwide, facilitating seamless dual-degree tracks and mobility programs. A distinctive characteristic of the school is its on-campus research laboratories, which allow undergraduate and graduate students alike to collaborate directly with industry giants on cutting-edge technological innovations.

Background

The Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rouen (French pronunciation: [ɛ̃stity nɑsjɔnal de sjɑ̃s(z‿)aplike də ʁwɑ̃]; "Rouen National Institute for Applied Sciences") or INSA Rouen Normandie is a French Grande école, that is to say a five-year curriculum which aims to train highly skilled engineers who possess humane qualities and are well versed in the primary areas of science and engineering. Located in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, on the Madrillet technology center campus, in the suburbs of Rouen, this school accommodates more than 2000 students who specialize in 10 fields.

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