What is the program?
A semester study abroad program, one of France’s top engineering schools.

What is INSA-Lyon?
INSA-Lyon is one of 5 INSA institutions in France. IT was created in 1957 by philosopher Gaston Berger and the Dean Jean Capelle. It is both an engineering school and a reference center for research with a focus on its students' professional success. INSA is the first INSA institute and has over 5000 students, over a third of which are female.

Where is INSA-Lyon?
The university is located on a large campus called La Doua, which encompasses many other science-oriented schools and universities. La Doua is located in Villeurbanne, a suburb of Lyon, the third largest city in France. As Lyon is situated in the south-east of France, the Alps are also in close proximity.

Will I need a visa?
Yes, students will need to apply for a student visa. IIT’s International Center will offer assistance and advice on this process.

Where will I live?
INSA-Lyon has a total of eight halls of residence, which provide
shared rooms, studio apartments, and shared apartments.


* Program dates are estimated based on the 2014-15 academic calendar.
1st semester: September 2016 till January 2017
2nd semester: February till June 2017

More Information:
SCHOOL: INSA LYON, FRANCE ( NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES OF LYON)
WEBSITE: https://www.insa-lyon.fr/en/
PROGRAM: INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ( IST) offered in English with compulsory French Language & Culture
TYPE OF PROGRAM: Exchange ( pay tuition to IIT while abroad)
PROGRAM WEBLINK:https://www.insa-lyon.fr/en/information-science-technology-semester-ist
FLYER: https://www.insa-lyon.fr/sites/www.insa-lyon.fr/files/flyerist-2016-17.pdf
LEVEL: Juniors/Seniors( check with IIT academic adviser)
MAJOR(S): CS/CPE/ITM ( not necessarily restricted to these fields alone)
TERM/SEMESTER: FALL ONLY ( mid-September to mid-December)
COURSES: Students can choose 2 to 3 of the CS class sequence
CS 455 ( IST -4-NET1 & IST-4-NET2) Networks – Parts 1 & 2 ( 3 ch)
CS 450 (IST-4-OPS & IST-4-MID) Operating Systems, Middlewares Architecture for ambient to cloud computing ( 3 ch)
CS 422 ( IST-4-DBM1 & IST-4-DBM2) ) Data Bases & data mining – Parts 1 & 2 ( 3 ch)
CS4xx (IST-4-SIP1 & IST-4-SIP2) – Signal & Image Processing ( Parts 1 & 2) ( 3 ch
AND
French Language & Culture ( 3 ch)
INSA Lyon Info: https://www.insa-lyon.fr/en/node/6381
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
https://www.insa-lyon.fr/sites/www.insa-lyon.fr/files/2017_-_2018_s2_ac_application_form.pdf – check “IST Program” send to Ms. Genevieve LOMBARD welcome1@insa-lyon.fr
1. Send via email Name ( First name, last name, date of birth, department, year of study)
2. Resume/CV
3. Cover letter
4. Photograph – passport size

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October, 22nd 2017 midnight- French time ( 7 hours ahead of CDT)

STUDENT WELCOME GUIDE: https://www.insa-lyon.fr/sites/www.insa-lyon.fr/files/bienvenue-gb2017-2018.pdf
HOUSING : Refer to student guide link above
COST: Refer to the student guide link above for housing, insurance information
CONTACT: Mr. Frederic Le MOUEL ( Frederic.le-mouel@insa-lyon.fr) , or, Ms. STEPHANIE ZEOLI ( Stephanie.zeoli@insa-lyon.fr) regarding the courses
General Information: Ms. Genevieve LOMBARD – welcome1@insa-lyon.fr