Human’INSA

3-week program in June-July

From 25 June to 17 July, 2026

4 US credits / 8 ECTS

A  3-week short program offering students the opportunity to learn about new technologies in the field of humanitarian engineering through innovative and interactive teaching. Through hands-ond experiments, students will acquire valuable international experience for their professional futures. This short program is also a perfect opportunity for students to learn French Language, to get to know French culture and the beautiful city of Lyon.

Technical Module: Humanitarian Engineering

This module includes two preparatory online sessions in May/June.

Objectives: Overview of the humanitarian sector and issues at stake, project cycle in humanitarian contexts, application of engineering competencies to the aid’s sector, work in groups on a case study. In collaboration with the NGO Humanity and Inclusion and Bioforce, a humanitarian training provider based in Lyon.

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Cultural Module: French Language and Cross-Cultural Communication

French language and cross-cultural communication. Introduction to French as a foreign language and development of intercultural competence.

Note: This course is common to both the Human'INSA and InsAI programmes. Students from both cohorts are mixed together and are divided into groups according to their level of French.

For further details, please refer to the program overview.

Activities

• Guided tour of Lyon
• Dinner in a typical French restaurant
• 2 day trips, such as a visit to the Beaujolais region (wine tasting) and Annecy
• Social gathering with INSA Lyon students
• Farewell evening

Depending on a variety of factors, activities may change. 

Who can apply

• All Science and Engineering students at undergraduate or graduate level
• Both technical and cultural modules are entry-level courses
• French language classes are divided into groups from beginners to advanced-level students

Please note that a minimum English level of B1 is required.

How to apply

Application period: From 2 February to 30 April, 2026.

You must complete and submit your application on our MoveON app. The link will be available from 2 February, 2026.

Costs

• Partner cost: € 2,200
• Full cost: € 4,800

Check with your mobility coordinator within your university if we have an agreement and if the partner cost applies.

The tuition fees include:

• Shared accommodation on campus (shared bedroom for 2 with small kitchen and bathroom)
• Breakfasts and lunches from Monday to Friday
• Participation and transport for all leisure activities organised by INSA Lyon
• Airport (Saint-Exupéry Lyon Airport) or Train station (Gare Part-Dieu) pick-up
• Metro/tramway/bus tickets
• Access to Wi-Fi on campus

The tuition fees do not include:

• Plane tickets
• Airport or train station drop-off
• Personal health insurance
• Meals on weekends and dinners
• Personal activities

Program developed with the support of the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region.