During their studies, engineering students are trained to work in teams on scientific and technological projects which are offered by the school (laboratories, services, etc.) and
businesses.
Three major project categories:
• 1st year projects are oriented towards a practical application of scientific knowledge to academic and social subjects:
• 2nd year projects, carried out in teams of 2 to 6 people depending on the scope of the subject, within the framework of programs that delve deeper into the subject and in the ARTEM workshops:
• 3rd year projects, last year of studies, deal with the chosen scientific major and rely strongly on laboratory skills for carrying them out.
The standard program of the Ecole des Mines of Nancy includes three compulsory internships, which are chosen by the engineering students, in France or abroad for a minimum of 9
months. The internships are as follows:
• a “worker” internship during 1st year (proposed by the school), in a production company in France or abroad.
Objective: discover a company from as a worker.
Duration: 4 weeks minimum, which can be completed during the summer with an optional internship, particularly to fulfill an international placement*.
Period: February-March and July-August.
• a “professional project internship” during 2nd year, in a company or an organization in France or, preferably, abroad before starting the 3rd year (internship to be found by the engineering student).
Objective: Integrating a project team, and acquiring know-how in organization, analysis,
studies, design, consulting, auditing, or supervising.
Duration: 8 to 10 weeks depending on the constraints caused by certain external programs in 3rd year.
Period: June-September.
• an “end-of-studies” internship during the 3rd year (for those choosing a standard 3rd year), in France or abroad*, in a company or a laboratory for those who opt for a “learning through research program” (internship proposed by the school). The subject of
this internship has a strong synergy with concentration chosen by the student.
Objective: Fulfill a General Engineering assignment within a team where he will negotiate and convince, train and inform, be an agent for change and be creative.
Duration: 20 weeks minimum.
Period: March-August.