Master's in Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry and Materials Science
Lyon, France
Master degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English, French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jun 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,600 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* mid-June is the application deadline
** tuition fees can be paid in several installments throughout the year
Key Summary
As a private entity, ITECH Lyon is an institution created and supported by the professional federations and their member companies. The Master of Engineering in Applied Chemistry is recognized and accredited by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI) at a national level and by EUR-ACE at an European level.
Become Creator of Future Products
ITECH Lyon trains engineers in the field of polymers and their applications, in particular in formulation chemistry, leather technology, plastic materials, textile materials, as well as in composites.
The Master of Engineering in Applied Chemistry is available in French or in English. The English-taught program is available from the 2nd year of the 3-year engineering program. Hence, students wishing to follow the English-taught program must have completed 4 years (or more) of university studies in Chemistry.
Our Engineering Majors
Students can follow one of the four majors completely taught in English during the second and third year of the engineering master's degree in Applied Chemistry:
- Formulation Chemistry
- Plastic Materials
- Textile Materials
- Leather Technology
A Highly Professional Training
Our Master of Engineering in Applied Chemistry stands out for its strong focus on real-world applications and responds exactly to the demands of European and international industries. On top of a multidisciplinary teaching, the institute adds a 9 month minimum of mandatory internships in companies.
An International Dimension
100% of our students have an international experience, either in the form of an internship or academic mobility. In fact, one of our semesters is spent abroad: Spain, Portugal or Croatia.
Excellent Career Opportunities
Become an ITECH engineer and benefit from a program with high employability upon graduation. In fact, 89% of ITECH engineering graduates had already found a job or continuing their studies 5 months after graduation. Moreover, more than 50% work in Research and Development.
Live In One Of The Best Student Cities
Live in Lyon, a dynamic and competitive city, voted the 2nd-best student city in France in 2021. It is also recognized worldwide for its strong fields of expertise such as research centers, technology, and more.
Studying in Lyon means choosing an exceptional academic and life experience. As the world capital of gastronomy, Lyon offers a unique living environment with its rich heritage, vibrant festivals, and strategic position in Europe. Its internationally recognized universities guarantee unmatched professional opportunities. With an exceptional quality of life, affordable cost of living, and excellent transportation network, Lyon is the ideal choice for high-level education in a dynamic and inspiring environment.
All four majors are taught in English: Formulation Chemistry, Plastic Materials, Textile Materials, and Leather Manufacturing.
1st Year: Bulding a Solid Foundation
The first year allows students to consolidate their scientific bases, to acquire the first notions in social sciences, humanities and economics for engineers and to discover the school’s majors. It ends with an international experience.
2nd Year: Specialization and International Exposure
Starting this year, it is possible to follow the curriculum in English. The second year is marked by the semester abroad in one of our partner universities and the assignment of majors according to the wishes made at the end of the first year. It is focused on polymer science, the consolidation of humanities and soft sciences, and the beginning of the specialization courses. At the end of the year, an internship allows students to apply, in an industrial context related to the major, the technologies learnt.
3rd Year: Research and Professional Experience
The third year allows students to carry out a team research project, and to deepen their knowledge of the major and the economic and soft sciences. It ends with an end-of-studies internship of 5 to 6 months in a company.
At ITECH Lyon, we equip our students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in specialized fields. Our graduates have successfully built careers at top companies like Apple, Decathlon, Tefal, Chanel, and L'Oréal, contributing significantly across various industries.
Upon graduation, ITECH engineers predominantly find roles in R&D (52%) and the luxury sector (30%), as well as in the chemical (26%), plastics (26%), and textile (15%) industries. Our comprehensive program includes internships and robust career support to help you reach your professional goals.
Situation after 5 months
Upon graduation, 6 out of 10 graduates had already signed a job contract. 5 months later, 89% of graduates are in professional activity (10% of which are continuing their studies).
Job title
From R&D to quality control; from marketing to logistics or from entrepreneurship to production management... an ITECH engineer can perfrom a wide variety of functions in companies.
Activity sector
ITECH engineerings work in all types of companies: from luxury to packaging, including the automotive, sports, and cosmetics industries.
We are aware that the financial aspect is an important one for all students, including international students. That’s why ITECH Lyon provides international students with all the support they need: before they apply, during the admissions process, and once they’ve arrived in France.
Although ITECH Lyon does not offer scholarships based on academic results, the school does offer scholarships for academic mobility and internships for all students enrolled in the engineering program and wishing to study abroad (see Mobility grants page on our website).
There are, however, a number of government and private organizations that offer scholarships or student loans to study abroad. We advise you to contact these organizations or the Campus France office in your country.