What is ISAT

The Institute of Automotive and Transport Engineering (ISAT) in Nevers (France) is a state-run school committed to the comprehensive training of engineers, with a particular interest in the automotive sector. Download our brochure in English !

The main aim of ISAT is to cover the whole range of jobs and skills related to the automotive and transport industries, with a strong expertise in mechanics : mechanical design and development, industrialisation, manufacturing, quality assurance.

Based on sound scientific and technological foundations, the training of our students during the 5-year programme (Master's Degree) is extended and strengthened by long periods of work experience and placements with various companies.

With the Formula-1-circuit "Magny-Cours" nearby, ISAT students are able to experience first-hand leading automotive technology that serves an educational purpose and also a recreational one.

ISAT is also committed to developing research within its mechanical and acoustics laboratories "LRMA", as well as in its centre for technology transfer : "MAGNYTUDE", located on the Formula-1-circuit.

The facilities comprise a 8000 m2 campus with 5000 m2 for teaching and 3000 m2 dedicated to student life, computer labs (Office, CAD, and virtual prototyping) and specific equipments: engine test beds, vibration/noise measuring chamber, multi-axis testing machines, scanning electronic microscope.

Syllabus :

Fundamental Sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, IT

Technology: Mechanical Design and Manufacturing, Industrial Production Management

Automotive Mechanics and Energy: Vehicle Dynamics, Crash Simulation, Propulsion (Heat and Hybrid Engines)

Management and Company Life: Management, Human Resources, Law, Communication

Sports: 2 hours of sports each week

Languages: English (compulsary), 2nd language optional (German, Spanish, Chinese)

Throughout his/her five years with ISAT, a student will carry out more than 12 months of work experience.

When does the semester start ? Do we have holydays ? What about the examination dates ? Please download our Academic Calendar !

In order to make you feel at home, please read our Welcome Guide. Here you will find useful information on practical matters : how to get to Nevers, housing, telephone, bank account, sports, tourism, etc. As regards the cost of living in Nevers, please read our survey.

Housing is not very difficult to find in Nevers. There are two student residence halls at reasonable prices and many flats to rent. Please download our Housing Application Form, fill it in electronically and send it back as an attachment to beatrice.lay@u-bourgogne.fr

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For any further information, please contact :

Béatrice LAY
Director of International Relations
ISAT - University of Automotive and Transport Engineering
49 rue Mademoiselle Bourgeois
58000 Nevers
France
e-mail: beatrice.lay@u-bourgogne.fr
www.u-bourgogne.fr/RI