Study at INSA Lyon this summer!

Two programs. One unforgettable experience.

Choose yours: Human'INSA  |  InsAI

Whether you’re curious about new technologies in the field of humanitarian engineering or want to build a foundation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), our summer programs offer an engaging learning experience through interactive classes and hands-on projects.

You will also build strong intercultural skills and learn French through fun, real-life experiences in the vibrant city of Lyon!

Submit your application by March 30, 2026.

Human'INSA
June 25 to July 17, 2026

86 hrs. training  |  4 US / 8 ECTS credits

Technical Module: Humanitarian Engineering

56 hrs. lectures

This module includes two preparatory online sessions in May/June.

In collaboration with the NGO Humanity and Inclusion and Bioforce, a humanitarian training provider based in Lyon. 

- Overview of the humanitarian sector and issues at stake;

- Project cycle in humanitarian contexts;

- Application of engineering competencies to the aid’s sector;

- Work in groups on a case study.

Cultural Module: French Language and Cross-Cultural Communication

30 hrs. lectures

- Introduction to French as a foreign language: learn and practice basic French in real-life situations in Lyon;
- Develop intercultural competencies and learn to decode cultural differences through language, behaviors, and social interactions.

InsAI
June 25 to July 17, 2026

78 hrs. training  |  3 US / 6 ECTS credits

Technical Module: Artificial Intelligence

48 hrs. lectures 

- Artificial Intelligence (AI) foundation : machine learning, data mining, natural language processing;

- AI’s integration with the Internet of Things;

- Ethics of AI and its real-world impact;

- Visit to the INSA Lyon Experimental Platform on Aerial Robots.

Cultural Module: French Language and Cross-Cultural Communication

30 hrs. lectures

- Introduction to French as a foreign language: learn and practice basic French in real-life situations in Lyon;
- Develop intercultural competencies and learn to decode cultural differences through language, behaviors, and social interactions.

Note: The cultural module is common to both the Human'INSA and InsAI programmes. Students from both cohorts are mixed together and are divided into groups according to their level of French.

For further details:

- Human'INSA - Program Overview

- InsAI - Program Overview

Application period: From February 2 to April 30, 2026.