Overview

The Risk and the Environment program offered at INSA Lyon focuses on the modelling of environmental flows, with the target applications being the simulation of atmospheric and aquatic environments and the design of associated infrastructures, the simulation of environmental impacts, natural hazards and technological risks impacting these environments, with the aim of training engineers who will be required to deal with these phenomena as part of engineering projects.

Key Features

Delivered entirely in English, this four-semester programme combines theoretical teaching, practical laboratory work, numerical modelling and research projects. It also includes opportunities for international mobility.

The disciplines covered include:

fluid mechanics

thermodynamics

meteorology

oceanography

hydraulics

hydrology

Backed by a strong research dynamic, the course is based on active, collaborative teaching methods. Practical work in small groups enables students to familiarise themselves with a variety of experimental equipment.

The programme is resolutely international, both in terms of its content and the diversity of its participants, in order to prepare students to work in a globalised professional context.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics for engineers

Probability and statistics

Programming for engineers

Fundamental fluid mechanics

Advanced fluid mechanics

Design project

Environmental economics

Environmental law

Risk and decision-making

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lyon, France

Disciplines

Risk Management Environmental Sciences View 21 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

If you need a study visa for France, you will have to register with Campus France but this can be done after you have been given a place on the programme.

Applicants should complete the application form and send it by e-mail with the other documents.

If English is not your native language and all of your schooling has not been in the medium of English, you will be required to show that you have C1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) by means of an external test (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL/IGCSE/TOEIC etc).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7300 EUR / year

≈ 7300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7300 EUR / year

≈ 7300 EUR / year

Living costs

Lyon

France

550 - 900 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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