InsAI

3-week program in June-July

From 25 June to 17 July, 2026

3 US credits / 6 ECTS

A  3-week short program offering students the opportunity to learn about new technologies in the field of artificial intelligence 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: Artificial Intelligence

Objectives: This program provides students with a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its key domains, including Machine Learning, Data Mining, and Natural Language Processing, through both theoretical courses and practical applications. Additionally, students will explore AI’s integration with the Internet of Things and its real-world impact. A visit to the INSA Lyon Experimental Platform on Aerial Robots will further enrich the learning experience by offering insights into AI-driven robotics.

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Cultural Module: 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 InsAI and Human'INSA 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
• Entry-level courses, with the Technical Module requiring prerequisites in algorithmics and any programming language
• French language classes in the Cultural Module are divided into groups from beginner 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.