Short programs

SMART Lyon

A two-week short training program in March, focused on the technical, societal and ethical issues of smart cities, interculturality and the basics of the French language. Students also partake in cultural activities for an immersive experience.
Credits: 2 ECTS or 1 US
Next session: from March 9 to March 20, 2026
More information: SMART Lyon

INNOV@INSA

A four-week short training program in May/June, focused on industrial and societal topics, connected devices, innovation and management. The program also covers cross-cultural communication and the basics of the French language. Cultural activities are organised for an immersive experience.
Credits: 12 ECTS or 6 US
Next session: from May 18 to June 12, 2026
More information: INNOV@INSA

Human'INSA

A three-week short training program in June/July, centered on humanitarian engineering, artificial intelligence, cross-cultural communication, and the basics of the French language, with cultural immersion activities for an complete french experience.
Tracks available: Humanitarian Engineering or Artificial Intelligence
Credits: Humanitarian Engineering - 8 ECTS or 4 US / Artificial Intelligence - 6 ECTS or 3 US
Next session: from June 25 to July 17, 2026
More information: Human'INSA

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