Our work study programs
As a trailblazer in the field of work-based learning in France, IGENSIA Alternance has been specialized for the past 40 years in preparing students for careers in the service industry, using a constantly evolving approach to education designed to meet the needs of today’s workforce as well as the expectations of students.
IGENSIA Alternance offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate work-study degree programs in Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse, based on a learning-by-doing approach to education adapted to all backgrounds. This approach enables students to develop theoretical expertise and professional skill sets while at the same time acquiring practical experience in a company setting. Offering 25 work-study degree programs, including French government certified degrees, IGENSIA Alternance provides a full range of academic programs that not only correspond to the specific needs of each student but also to those of its corporate partners.
IGENSIA Alternance is committed to providing all of its students with personalized support throughout their entire educational experience. From helping students determine their academic and career paths, to finding them the right host company, to assisting them in entering the work force as full-time employees after graduation, the teams at IGENSIA Alternance are there every step of the way to make sure all students succeed in achieving their goals.
Thanks to its network of more than 10,000 corporate partners, IGENSIA Alternance ensures optimal employability for students by preparing them to be fully operational when entering the job market.
At a glance
40 years
of educational innovation
100%
work-study programs
25 undergraduate
and graduate work-study degree programs, including French government certified degrees
10 000
corporate partners
3 campuses in France
including a new campus dedicated to work-based learning, opening in 2025
49
nationalities on our campuses
1
disability initiative for the inclusion of disabled students
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