The mission of IMT Atlantique is to prepare the new generation to face future challenges, to deal with complex problems, to understand increasingly networked systems, but also and above all to be responsible agents for change in the world.
Top reasons to study here
- Combining digital technology and energy science for the transformation of society and industry through training, research and innovation.
- IMT Atlantique is one of the top 10 engineering schools in France, one of the top 400 universities in the world in THE World University Ranking.
- The number one group of engineering and management graduate schools in France.
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (7)
- M.Sc. Medical Applications
Business & Management (4)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
Computer Science & IT (3)
About
History
- 1974 - Pierre Lelong, Secretary of State for PTT, decides to set up a second school of Telecommunications which will be located in Brest: ENST Bretagne.
- 1977 - First intake of 31 students.
- 1983 - First thesis prepared and defended at ENST Bretagne.
- 1986 - The first masters courses at ENST Bretagne. Creation of the Rennes site.
- 1991 - Claude Berrou, researcher in electronics and computer science, files the first patent on turbocodes.
- 1997 - Creation of the Group of Telecommunication Universities.
Education
Eight departments are situated on the Brest Campus
- Electronics
- IT
- Image and Information Processing
- Languages and International Culture
- Logic of Practice
- Social and Information Sciences
- Microwaves
- Optics
- Signals and Communications
Four on the Nantes Campus
- Automation
- Production and Computer Sciences
- Social and Management Sciences
- Energy and Environmental Systems
- Subatomic Physics and Technologies
And one on the Rennes Campus
- Network Systems, Internet Security and Digital Law
Research
To increase its outreach, IMT Atlantique's science policy seeks to share and disseminate its scientific publications and advances in a transparent and reliable manner, sometimes recognized by awards or honours. It supports the commitments made and, in particular, accompanies the actions of researchers.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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Services
Housing services
- There is a range of quality housing options available to you on the IMT Atlantique campuses.
- The Brest and Nantes campuses offer restaurants which serve different types of dishes, including vegetarian food. You can adapt your menu to your preferences.
Library services
At the ITM Atlantique campuses you will find libraries and resource centres. These spaces are suitable for both individual and group work.
Student Life
Campus life
IMT Atlantique has 3 campuses in France (and 1 site in Toulouse).
- Brest Campus is located on the seaside (in Brittany) which makes it one of the nicest campus in France. Brest has over 24,000 students in a population of 200,000 people.
- Nantes Campus is spread over 15 hectares on the banks of the Erdre River a few km north of the city centre. It is in the heart of Atlanpole, Nantes' technology hub, which is entirely devoted to cutting edge technologies and is also home to other higher learning facilities, research centres and business incubators.
- Rennes Campus is situated in the Rennes-Atalante technology hub. Rennes is the capital city of Brittany and is one the main students’ cities in France.
Student clubs
Integration, sports and cultural events... the daily life of ITM Atlantique students sees academic courses complemented and enhanced by the many extracurricular activities on our Campuses!
Student Reviews
Excellent
Ammar Hdaifeh rated 5 out of 5 stars
Food, people are.so lovely and kind ... in France u can see all the word nationality .. the transport are super and Free for student, accommodation are so comfortable like A Hotel
Nice experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The campus was quite small, the class too, but that’s a nice experience. The subjects were good but sometimes it’s too many subjects instead of focused learning. The location of campus is in a nice neighborhood and residences are fine too.
Shining star
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
very good unversity and high education qulaity, professors teaching from different countries
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