International partners

International partners

International experience is compulsory to obtain the ISIMA diploma. This experience must last at least 17 weeks and can take several forms. In conjunction with its international partners, ISIMA makes it possible for its students to gain and validate international experience in several forms:

• Study semester or double degree abroad
• Internship in a company or laboratory abroad
• Other types of mobility

A global network for an enriching international experience

Thanks to its commitment to a global dimension, ISIMA continues to develop its network of international partners, as well as research contacts through collaborations such as LIMOS (Laboratory of Computer Science and Systems Modelling).

ISIMA also offers a mobility grant. In 2024-2025, this grant is worth a total of €60,000, in addition to the other grants available. Eligibility for the various grants varies according to the nature of the mobility, the destination and social criteria.

• IBM TJ Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights (New York, USA)
• NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) in Gaithersburg (Maryland, USA)
• Siemens (Germany)
• Audi (Germany)
• Infineon (Germany)
• Hewlett-Packard Labs in Bristol (England)

Our International and Academic partners

ISIMA also maintains partnerships with internationally renowned universities and laboratories. These partnerships enable students to spend study periods, take part in joint research projects and gain access to complementary resources and expertise.

North America

• The University of Québec in Chicoutimi and in Montréal, Université Laval, University of Waterloo (Canada)
• Oklahoma University (USA)
• The Cardiac Imaging Laboratory at Seattle University (USA)
• University of Maine (USA)
• Clemson University (USA)

South America

• UFMG in Belo Horizonte, UFC in Fortaleza, UEA in Manaus, UFOP in Ouro Preto (Brazil)
• The University of Santiago, Chile in Estación Central, Santiago, Chile
• UNAHUR in Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Asia

• NII – The University of Tokyo (Japan)
• ScMU – Wuhan University (China)

Europe

• Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)
• The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen (Scotland)
• The Research Center for Marine Activities of ISPRA (Italy)
• University of Bergen (Norway)
• The Royal Observatory of Belgium in Uccle (Belgium)
• CERN in Geneva (Switzerland)

Opening up to the world for a global future

The international experience at ISIMA enables its students to prepare for global careers, discover new cultures and strengthen their employability in an increasingly globalised environment.

Whether in innovative companies or prestigious research institutions, the opportunities offered by our partnerships enable our students to stand out on the international market.