For the third year in a row, Mines Nancy is ranked among the top three engineering schools in France for ecological and social transition according to the ChangeNOW / Les Échos ranking. This 2nd place reflects the consistency and long-term commitment of the school to socio-ecological transformation.
Mines Nancy confirms its strong position: 2nd nationwide and three consecutive years in the top 3
A rigorous ranking that measures the real impact of institutions
The ChangeNOW / Les Échos ranking is based on an in-depth evaluation of engineering schools across six key dimensions:
- integration of impact-related issues into the curriculum: 14th place
- academic excellence and employability: 1st place
- overall institutional strategy: 1st place
- diversity and equal opportunities: 3rd place
- Alumni network engagement: 3rd place
- student association engagement on social and environmental issues: 2nd place
The ranking aims to “highlight a new form of academic excellence, adapted to the ecological emergency,” by showcasing institutions that genuinely prepare their students to contribute to a sustainable and resilient future.
Why Mines Nancy stands out in this ranking
A programme where the transition is at the heart of learning
Ranked 1st in academic excellence and employability and 14th for the integration of impact-related issues into the curriculum, Mines Nancy structurally embeds ecological and social questions into its teaching. This systemic approach places us among the most advanced schools on these topics.
A comprehensive and coherent approach
Ranked 1st for overall institutional strategy, the school’s commitment goes far beyond its courses. It is reflected in its strategic direction, governance, inclusion initiatives (3rd in diversity and equal opportunities), the mobilisation of its Alumni network (3rd most engaged Alumni network), and the vibrancy of student-led associations (2nd most active student life on social and environmental issues). This overall coherence is one of the strengths highlighted by the ranking.
A recognised role as a driver of transformation
By training engineers who are both technically proficient and aware of societal challenges, Mines Nancy embraces the vision promoted by ChangeNOW and Les Échos: turning engineering schools into true catalysts of social and environmental transformation.
What this 2nd place, after three years in the top 3, means
- For current students: the assurance of a degree that develops both technical skills and the ability to tackle real ecological, social and societal challenges.
- For prospective students and applicants: a strong reason to choose Mines Nancy — academic excellence combined with a deep commitment to building a sustainable world.
- For partners and employers: the guarantee that our graduates are trained with a sense of responsibility, impact-driven mindset, and adaptability.
- For the community, the region and society: confirmation that Mines Nancy plays a meaningful societal role, demonstrating that engineering and transition go hand in hand.
Our ambition: deepening and expanding our commitment
Aligned with the vision of ChangeNOW and Les Échos, Mines Nancy reaffirms its ambition to remain a leading force for transformation by strengthening and expanding its engagement in ecological transition, social responsibility, inclusion, and impact.
Our priorities for the coming years include:
- Further integrating sustainability and impact-related topics across all programmes and courses
- Reinforcing mobility, international openness, diversity, and equal opportunity
- Mobilising the Alumni network and student associations to amplify impact
- Continuing to innovate — pedagogically, technically, and socially — to meet the challenges of the 21st century
