We are pleased to inform you that applications for the IPL International Summer School 2026 are now open to students already enrolled in an Engineering program or with a scientific background.
This 4-week academic and cultural program will take place in Lyon, France, from June 11 to July 9, 2026 and will be hosted by CPE and ITECH, two leading engineering schools within the IPL consortium.
IPL Summer School offers a unique opportunity for students to combine high-level scientific education with cultural immersion in the second largest city of France, Lyon.
Here are some practical details:
Dates: June 11 – July 9, 2026
Application deadline: April 3rd, 2026
ECTS: 9
Program fees: €2,500, including:
- Accommodation
- Scientific classes in one of the two schools, in English
- French language classes (19 hours)
- Cultural and industrial visits across Lyon region
- Welcome meal and closing dinner
Academic Programs:
Participants can choose between two specialized tracks:
- Computer Science for Engineers at CPE Lyon;
- Practical approach of Polymer and Material Sciences Engineering at ITECH Lyon.
An online information session will be available on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM (Paris time zone) to present the program and answer students’ questions.
Please register here by January 27, 2026 in order to get the video conference link.