International

Online Spring School

Participate in an international experience online from 6 to 18 February 2023

Applications are open until 10 January 

 

No need to travel to live an immersive international experience. INSA Lyon has launched an Online Spring School, a perfectly balanced program of courses, fun activities, and break times. 

The sessions are live, every day, and are scheduled between 8 am -12 pm (CET), 3-7 pm (Tokyo), and 2-6 pm (Hong Kong).

Hands-on innovative learning, and cultural activities with INSA students and teachers... this program will bring you into the INSA community as if you were here!

We are proud to offer our partner universities and their students this qualitative training, which also provides participants with 2 ECTS credits.

 

Courses 

    1. Introduction to Interculturality (8 hrs)

    • Cross-cultural communication
    • Concepts of interculturality
    • Introduction to the French language

    2. Connected devices and smart devices (20 hrs)

    While connected devices are all around us and lead the way toward smarter cities, students will find out how they work and what is at stake, through practical exercises. Who better than INSA Lyon to propose this theme, when Lyon was recognized in 2019 by the EU as a Capital of Smart Tourism, as the city performed particularly well in various areas.

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and how it relates to smart cities

    • Introduction to IoT Concepts
    • Data collection and processing
    • Geographical data storage and processing
    • Technical introduction to programming

    Geographical Data Manipulation Lab

    • Modelizing an intelligent building
    • Processing of geographical data

    Prerequisites: basic knowledge and practical experience in computer programming, language, and algorithms.

      For more details about the courses, read the syllabus.

      Activities

      • Virtual visit of Lyon
      • Cooking activity

      Program Cost

      • Standard rate: € 450

      Who can apply

      • All Science and Engineering students, undergraduate and graduate students

       

      How to apply

      1. Application from 1 December to 10 January 2023

      First, reach the short programs coordinator at your university to find out how to apply. If you need to apply individually, without going through your university, please fill out the online application form on: 

      All the applications will be reviewed within a few days. INSA Lyon will then contact you with details for payment and registration.

      2. Registration before 23 January 2023

      Once your application is accepted, you will have to complete, sign and upload on your online application all the required documents (check below)

      3. Payment due 22 January 2023

      You will then receive an invoice to proceed to payment via wire transfer. The coordinators in your university may collect payments so you need to check with them first.

       

      Required documents

      To complete your online application, you will need to complete, sign and upload the following documents in addition to your CV and cover letter:​
      ◾ ​A statement of availability and schedule

      After acceptance of your application:
      ◾ ​A letter of commitment 
      ◾ The rules and regulation
      ◾ An authorization for photographs and publication
      ◾ The INSA Lyon's IT Charter