Mines Nancy remains in the Top 5 of France’s leading engineering schools in the 2026 L’Usine Nouvelle rankings
In the 2026 edition of the Engineering Schools Ranking published by L’Usine Nouvelle, Mines Nancy ranks 5th nationwide, with an overall score of 68/100, ex aequo with Mines Paris – PSL.
This ranking, which includes more than 120 French engineering schools, assesses each institution based on four main criteria:
- Graduate employability,
- Research,
- Links with industry,
- International outlook.
Key strengths highlighted in the 2026 ranking
Mines Nancy stands out in particular for:
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Outstanding international performance (ranked 1st), reflecting the strong international orientation of its programs, the richness of its academic and industrial partnerships, and the wide range of mobility opportunities offered to students.
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A highly dynamic research ecosystem (ranked 5th), supported by internationally recognized laboratories, high-level research closely connected to industrial, energy and societal challenges, and strong involvement of faculty members in innovation and technology transfer.
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Excellent graduate employability (ranked 14th), demonstrating the strong alignment between the skills developed at Mines Nancy and the expectations of the economic and industrial sectors, as well as the high recognition of its graduates by employers.
This recognition confirms Mines Nancy’s excellence as a leading engineering school in France, offering a solid academic pathway, strong professional integration and a dynamic international network.
