Nuclear Engineering Engineer (IGN) - Work-Study Engineering Degree at Mines Saint-Étienne

CTI-accredited three-year apprenticeship engineering degree developed with INSTN (CEA) and delivered with ISTP, preparing engineers for the whole life cycle of nuclear facilities: design, construction, operation, maintenance, decommissioning, waste management and safety.

Faculty: Mines Saint-Étienne (with ISTP and INSTN/CEA)  |  Department: Specialist Engineering by Apprenticeship  |  Duration: 3 years (24 months in continuing education)  |  Study mode: work-study (apprenticeship); CTI-accredited engineering degree  |  Location: Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

The nuclear sciences and techniques block covers nuclear physics and chain reactions, neutronics, thermohydraulics, materials and facility ageing, nuclear measurements and instrumentation, radiation protection, the fuel cycle and radioactive waste treatment, alongside management, regulation and safety, alternating school and company.

Career pathways

Engineers work on renovation, maintenance, safety, new projects (EPR2, SMR) and decommissioning in the nuclear sector.

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