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Clermont-Ferrand and the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region
Clermont-Ferrandis a dynamic regional metropolis with 300,000 inhabitants including more than 40,000 students.
Good reasons to come and study in Clermont-Ferrand :
- Access from the city center to the campus in 15 minutes thanks to the public transport network
- Housing with affordable rents
- Numerous events organized by students
- A very attractive cultural and sporting program!
Clermont-Ferrand is among the top cities in France with the best studying conditions according to Étudiant magazine: quality of life, atmosphere, affordable cost of living…
The Clermont Auvergne university site unites student life, in particular through:
- the University Culture Service (SUC)
- the University Service for Physical and Sports Activities (SUAPS)
A student, sporting and cultural city
Clermont-Ferrand, known for ASM Rugby (one of the first Top 14 clubs), Clermont Foot and Clermont Basket, is a resolutely sporting city.
With more than 145 facilities including the Marcel Michelin stadium, temple of Clermont rugby, and the Jean Pellez stadium located on the Cézeaux Campus, you will be spoiled for choice for practicing your favorite sports! And 30 minutes from the city center, the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park offers you a unique setting for lovers of outdoor sports: downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, hiking, climbing, paragliding…
Nicknamed the capital of rock, Clermont-Ferrand hosts a varied music scene with concerts in several emblematic places such as the Coopérative de Mai or the Zénith d’Auvergne.
Every year, the Europavox Festival brings together the stars of the European music scene over 3 days.
For cinema lovers, the Short Film Festival brings together thousands of festival-goers from all over the world every year. The Comédie de Clermont-Ferrand and the opera theater offer a varied program. But Clermont-Ferrand also has museums, contemporary art spaces, cinemas, without forgetting the lively places where students like to meet up with friends for festive evenings!
Clermont celebrates its students!
Every year, the City of Clermont-Ferrand and its partners (including Clermont Auvergne INP) organize a major event for students with a fun and festive program: escape games, evenings, concerts, etc.
L’Auvergne, terre d’industries
World industry leaders have chosen to set up or stay in Auvergne: Aubert & Duval, Constellium, Limagrain, Michelin, Safran, Valeo, Volvic, Michelin…
Many innovative SMEs and start-ups also enrich this economic fabric.
Studying at Clermont Auvergne INP in figures
- More than 2,800 students at Clermont Auvergne INP (from post-baccalaureate to doctorate)
- 443 students in integrated preparatory classes
- 10 engineering specialties, 11 diplomas (including 3 in apprenticeship)
- More than 60 student associations
