
Vaulx-en-Velin, France

Vaulx-en-Velin, France

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Our reason for existence is defined as the societal impact we want to have, the general-interest ambition we pursue, and the usefulness of the school for society. ENTPE does not simply provide knowledge; it aspires to develop, in its students and its administrative, teaching, and research staff, exemplary values shared by all. These values, taken together, reflect a culture specific to the school, which guides its choices and daily actions. Six flagship values forge the school's culture and underpin its strategic ambitions: General Interest, Commitment, Excellence, Creativity, Diversity, and Community.
Graduated from ENTPE in 1989, Cécile Delolme was appointed director of ENTPE by order of the Minister of Ecological Tra... View More
Graduated from ENTPE in 1989, Cécile Delolme was appointed director of ENTPE by order of the Minister of Ecological Transition in 2020. She holds a doctorate and led the school for several years, playing a key role in its strategic development. View Less
Jean Mallot is a French socialist politician. He is known for his political commitment and served as a deputy for Allier... View More
Jean Mallot is a French socialist politician. He is known for his political commitment and served as a deputy for Allier, contributing significantly to regional and national policy-making. View Less
Nabil Zouari joined ENTPE in 2012 to obtain the state civil engineering diploma and in 2020 he defended his doctoral the... View More
Nabil Zouari joined ENTPE in 2012 to obtain the state civil engineering diploma and in 2020 he defended his doctoral thesis. He spent 8 years at ENTPE, obtaining 3 diplomas and a doctorate, showcasing the school's comprehensive training path. View Less
Mathilde Cartwright, a recent graduate of ENTPE, is an active alumna who shares her journey at ENTPE and her commitments... View More
Mathilde Cartwright, a recent graduate of ENTPE, is an active alumna who shares her journey at ENTPE and her commitments in the environmental field, inspiring current students and promoting the school's values. View Less
ENTPE offers a Bachelor's degree, an engineering degree, a doctoral program, and additional training programs (masters, etc.). The school focuses on building and civil engineering, transport, and city and environment. Research at ENTPE examines territorial, urban, construction, and transport systems and the factors composing them: buildings and infrastructure, including their social determinants and their relationship with the environment. The school's infrastructure supports these educational and research activities, providing state-of-the-art laboratories and experimental platforms.
Student life is organized around the student union, the AEITPE, and approximately 70 clubs. The student life is particularly rich thanks to the wide range of student-run clubs and societies. Students are able to take part in the organization of numerous events throughout the year (gala, theatre festival, careers fairs, sporting events, etc.), fostering a strong sense of community and providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development outside the classroom.


At ENTPE, work-study programs represent concrete learning, a monthly salary, a complete professional experience, a recognized diploma, and a professional network at your fingertips. Support mechanisms include employer meetings, discovery of trades and fields, technical visits, job search tools, preparatory interviews, and the network of the alumni association (over 10,000 members). This comprehensive support ensures students are well-prepared to enter the job market upon graduation.
The below information is required while
completing the university application :
1. Candidates must apply through the French national platform Parcoursup.
2. Eligible candidates must hold a General Baccalaureate with the Mathematics specialty or the Complementary Mathematics option.
3. Alternatively, candidates may hold a Technological Baccalaureate in the STI2D (Sciences and Technologies of Industry and Sustainable Development) stream.
Know moreAdmission to ENTPE depends on your academic background: for students from preparatory classes for the "Grandes Écoles" (MP, PC, MPI, PSI, TSI, PT, BCPST streams), recruitment is through competitive entrance examinations; for students with a bachelor's or master's level, recruitment is based on an application file. ENTPE is divided into two components in the entrance exams: civil and civil servant. A candidate may select one and/or the other. The number of places offered in 2025 was 112 for civil servant students and 95 for civil students.





ENTPE committed to protecting the health of its students by signing the Cpas1option charter, a preventive and engaged approach that translates into mandatory awareness-raising actions, reinforcing student safety and well-being on campus.
ENTPE has been located in the Lyon Metropolis (Vaulx-en-Velin) since 1976, anchoring it in a major urban and economic hub and facilitating strong partnerships with local authorities and industries.
The National School of State Public Works (ENTPE) was established in 1954, marking the beginning of its long-standing tradition of excellence in training engineers for the public sector and beyond.
The SOBRE platform crowns a cycle of experimental developments on the ENTPE campus (hybrid guarded hot box, HYBCELL twin cells, indoor air quality platform, etc.), thus offering a systemic approach to ENTPE's partners. For more than thirty years, ENTPE has been enhancing its heritage and aims to transform part of its campus into a true open-air laboratory.
Inauguration of the Villa SOBRE Living Lab dedicated to the energy renovation of buildings. This laboratory, designed as a participatory experimentation space, focuses on energy management and indoor environmental quality, and the integration of the air vector.

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