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French National Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (INSTN)

Saclay, Cadarache, Cherbourg-Octeville, Grenoble and Marcoule

About us

The Institut National des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires (INSTN) is a leading institution for education and training in nuclear science and technology. Founded to meet the skills needs of the nuclear industry, INSTN offers a range of courses covering both fundamental and applied aspects of nuclear energy.

Located in Saclay, the Institute enjoys strategic proximity to state-of-the-art research facilities, providing an ideal setting for teaching enriched by practice and innovation. INSTN’s programs are designed to train experts capable of meeting the technological and safety challenges that characterize the modern nuclear sector, while promoting a responsible and sustainable approach. Thanks to high-quality teaching and an extensive network of academic and industrial partners, INSTN guarantees the successful integration of its students into the professional world.

In the field of nuclear energy, INSTN offers specialized courses in nuclear engineering, nuclear safety and security, and radioactive waste management. These courses are designed to equip students with the skills needed to meet the challenges currently facing the sector. INSTN collaborates actively with I2EN. Together, we are exploiting synergies in training, supporting each other in international exchanges, and strengthening our respective roles in the global nuclear training network.

INSTN offers training dedicated to the nuclear sector:

Key figures

600 graduates a year1100 students per year, including 300 apprentices1300 teachers and experts12 training specialties40 academic and industrial partners30% international students