INSA Hauts-de-France campus

Engineering

Diplôme d'ingénieur Informatique et Cybersécurité (FISA) at INSA Hauts-de-France

INSA Hauts-de-France, France

Programme overview

The Informatique et Cybersécurité specialty, open to apprentices only, trains engineers in computing and cybersecurity who provide secure, sustainable and responsible digital solutions to companies in digital services and other sectors such as industry, trade, banking and insurance, transport and health.

Faculty: INSA Hauts-de-France - Diplôme d'ingénieur  |  Department: Diplôme d'ingénieur  |  Duration: 3 years (years 3 to 5, alternating school and company)  |  Study mode: co-op (apprenticeship, FISA); French  |  Location: Valenciennes, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Solution design, systems administration and information-system architecture with cybersecurity throughout. Year 3 builds computing foundations, year 4 covers cybersecurity, information-system development and artificial intelligence, and year 5 covers advanced topics. Project-based learning runs through the three years; alternation is one week at the institute and one week in company.

Career pathways

Roles include IT project manager, full-stack, software, mobile or web developer, information-system architect, cybersecurity consultant or auditor, CISO and systems and networks engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 3 entry: holders of a BUT Informatique (BUT2 also possible), Licence 2 or 3 in computer science, INSA first cycle or CPGE. Year 4 entry: holders of a Master 1 in computer science who have completed year 3 or 4 of an engineering degree in computing. Applications are online only via e-candidat, 28 January to 1 March 2026 (documents: CV and cover letter, baccalauréat transcript and diploma, post-baccalauréat transcripts, recommendation or opinion on continuation of studies). Admission is on file, with tests (science and/or English) and an interview.

Duration: 3 years (years 3 to 5, alternating school and company)

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