Accommodation

Located less than 2 km from the school, the  Maison des Eleves  welcomes students to a privileged environment on the Viget site in Ales. Commonly referred to as the "MEUH" by the students, the 10-hectare campus offers students numerous activities that allow them to work, eat and meet at regular events.

The Maison des Eleves » is a campus in itself: 10 hectares, 702 flats and 24 buildings! On site, numerous facilities are available to students: car parking, bicycle stands, laundry, internet connections, a caretaker service, a co-working space, all in a secure area with 24 hours a day security.    

The leisure facilities make this campus a lively place as the bar, music room and nightclub are the perfect places for student parties. Sportsmen and women have access to a gym, tennis courts, a multi-sport complex, a bowling alley and a fitness trail in the Pinede.

Finally, the foyer has a relaxation area with video and board games, various study rooms and premises dedicated to association projects.

The Maison des Eleves is managed by Mines Ales Alumni, the IMT Mines Ales alumni association. For more information, visit the Mines Ales Alumni website.

Notes

IMT Mines Ales has 1.400 students (mainly graduate and post-graduate students) including 20% of international students coming from 45 countries. IMT Mines offers many graduate courses, including several international programs fully taught in English (from 1-semester exchange programs to 2-year master curricula). It has 90 international partnerships with foreign universities, including 30 double-degree agreements.

IMT Mines Ales hosts 5 research laboratories, including 2 Joint Research Units with Montpellier University and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), which is among the world's leading research institutions. IMT Mines Ales is also member of 4 doctoral schools and offers various PhD programs to national and international students.

It has very strong connections with the industry and has been the first School in France to create a technological and business incubator. Every year, several start-ups from the incubator get selected to participate to the ‘CES’ international innovation show in Las Vegas.