Polytech Montpellier launches industrial engineering program in Béziers
OnDecember 3, 2024, a new engineering program will be launched by the Montpellier University Polytechnic School (Polytech Montpellier)—an internal school of the University of Montpellier—in Béziers with the support of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and will be attended by François-Xavier Lauch, Prefect of Hérault, Sophie Béjean, Rector of the Occitanie academic region, Rector of the Montpellier Academy, Chancellor of Universities, Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, Agnès Fichard-Carroll, Vice President for Education and University Life at the University of Montpellier, and Lionel Torres, Director of Polytech Montpellier.
The launch of this industrial engineering program is part of a broader initiative led by the regional education authority in collaboration with the Occitanie Regional Council to develop training programs that will support the reindustrialization of Béziers and the development of new skills in the green industry sector (with a focus on hydrogen production from renewable energy sources), while improving access to employment for young people in the region.
Local training for a rapidly changing region
Promoting the development of higher education and research in dynamic regions where access to high-level training has remained limited is the stated ambition of Polytech Montpellier, which will propose a new industrial engineering program in Béziers to the CTI (Commission des Titres d'Ingénieurs) in 2025. Thanks to this specialization, students in the region will now be able to obtain a five-year engineering degree without leaving their local area.
By establishing itself in Béziers, Polytech Montpellier aims to build bridges between secondary and higher education, supporting high school students through to an engineering degree (BAC+5). This initiative also aims to encourage social openness by making high-quality training accessible to areas with fewer higher education facilities. Finally, the program aims to meet the needs of local businesses, particularly in fields related to green industry and ecological transition.
A cross-functional program at the heart of industrial challenges
The new industrial engineering specialization stands out for its versatility. The main topics covered include industrial processes and their optimization; quality and maintenance, the cornerstones of industrial performance; environmental impact management, a key issue in the ecological transition; and management, to train leaders capable of steering complex projects. With this initiative, Polytech Montpellier is demonstrating a clear ambition: to train engineers who are ready to take on the industrial challenges of tomorrow, while boosting the local educational and economic fabric. This project illustrates the ability of academic institutions to adapt to changes in society by building bridges between education, research, and business.
Practical information:
- Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9 a.m.
- Location: Lycée Jean-Moulin, 19 Avenue des Martyrs de la Résistance, Béziers
- Registration