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
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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
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Human'INSA

A three-week short training program in June/July, focused on humanitarian engineering and developed in collaboration with Drexel Univresity, the NGO Humanity and Inclusion and Bioforce, a humanitarian training provider based in Lyon. The program also includes modules on cross-cultural communication and the basics of French language. Cultural immersion activities are organized to provide a complete French experience.
Credits: 8 ECTS or 4 US credits
Next session: from June 25 to July 17, 2026
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InsAI

A three-week short training program in June/July, focused on artificial intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Mining, and Natural Language Processing. The program also includes modules on cross-cultural communication and the basics of French language. Cultural immersion activities are organized to provide a complete French experience.
Credits: 6 ECTS or 3 US credits
Next session: from June 25 to July 17, 2026
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