Tuition fees, scholarships and financial aid

Depending on your nationality, your situation, and the length of your stay, you may need to obtain a visa to study at IMT Mines Albi.

To find out if you need a visa and learn about the steps to take to obtain one, click HERE.

For students who have obtained a long-stay visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS), this visa must be validated online within three months of arrival in France on the government website. For more information on immigration procedures, please contact your nearest Campus France office or visit the Campus France website.

Several insurance policies must be taken out before departure and after arrival in France.

Before departure
    •    All international students admitted to IMT Mines Albi must take out repatriation insurance that will cover them for the entire duration of their stay in France.

    •    The CVEC (Contribution Vie étudiante et de Campus) is mandatory to enroll at IMT Mines Albi. It costs €91 per year and can be paid online by clicking HERE. 

Upon arrival
    •    Once enrolled, all students must register for free student health insurance. More information HERE 
Mandatory student health insurance only reimburses part of your healthcare expenses, and certain costs, particularly those related to hospitalization or consultations with a specialist, can be very expensive. To obtain better coverage, it is strongly recommended that you take out student health insurance upon arrival. 
    •    Home insurance and personal liability insurance are mandatory to cover the premises, their contents, and the occupant's civil liability, whether the student is housed in a studio provided by the school or elsewhere. 

The IMT Mines Albi university residences can accommodate all international engineering and master's students. Students will receive a certificate of accommodation before their arrival in France.

More information about IMT Mines Albi residences

All students enrolled in engineering programs at IMT Mines Albi must pay tuition fees. For the 2026/2027 academic year, these fees amount to €3,200/year for nationals of a European Union member state or another state party to the European Economic Area agreement, and €5,700/year for non-nationals of a European Union member state or another state party to the European Economic Area agreement.

Scholarship students are exempt from these tuition fees. Partial exemption: students whose resources exceed the income ceiling set for the award of scholarships based on social criteria by no more than €3,000 are eligible for a 50% exemption from tuition fees. Students accepted under a dual degree agreement must comply with the tuition fee payment conditions set out in the partnership agreement.

If you are a student and switch to employee status for your final year, your tuition fees will be covered by the company.

The Crous is responsible for managing social grants according to eligibility criteria defined each year by IMT. Applications for the Student Social File (DSE) are made directly on the government website. Final validation of the DSE will take place at the start of the academic year after confirmation by IMT Mines Albi of the students enrolled.

Depending on the case, additional financial aid may be available from various organizations: Regional Council, General Council, City Hall, Works Council, etc. It is the student's responsibility to take the necessary steps directly with the organization.

Admitted candidates with excellent academic records may be nominated for the Eiffel Scholarship by IMT Mines Albi. 

Domestic and international students continuing their studies and already enrolled in a student health insurance plan for the 2025/2026 academic year will remain affiliated with their previous social security center for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Before enrolling in any initial training program, students must obtain proof of payment or exemption from the Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC). This contribution amounts to €92 (2023-2024 rate) and must be paid directly on their website.

All students enrolled at IMT Mines Albi are required to report any medical conditions that prevent them from participating in sports or other compulsory courses and to provide the corresponding medical certificate. In the event of a specific medical condition, this may be accompanied by a confidential letter addressed to the school's occupational physician.

All students enrolling at IMT Mines Albi for the first time will be required to attend a medical examination as part of the preventive measures implemented by the school. They will be asked to provide their health records, including their medical history and vaccination dates. This examination is mandatory. A nurse is available at the school two afternoons per week.

You can complete a Specialized Master's® degree on a work-study basis under a professional training contract, with 75% of the training taking place in a company, allowing you to combine theoretical training with work experience.

Under a work-study program with a professional training contract, the program costs €12,500 for the Specialized Master® BE+ and €14,000 for the Specialized Master® PRINEC. 

Once declared eligible, this financing option is available to students:
       - Aged 16 to 25 to complete their initial training;

       - Aged 26 and over for job seekers;

       - No age requirement for recipients of RSA, ASS, or AAH benefits and for individuals completing a single integration contract (CUI). 

For job seekers registered with France Travail who graduated at least two years ago, training courses may be fully funded by the Occitanie region through the ForProSup program. Specialized Master's® courses are also eligible for the Revenu Écologique Jeune (Young Ecological Income) program. As part of an initiative promoting ecological transition and sustainable development in Occitanie, job seekers must be aged between 18 and 29 and willing to follow a "Revenu écologique Jeunes" (Youth Ecological Income) program, which includes vocational training and/or support in developing a business creation or takeover project.

Each program includes an optional or mandatory internship lasting 4 to 6 months, carried out in a company or research center. The minimum legal remuneration is €3.90 per hour of internship (approximately €550/month for a 35-hour working week).

Under certain conditions, students may be eligible for financial assistance from the Family Allowance Fund (CAF) to help them pay for their housing.

• French embassies in your country of origin

International students can contact the French embassy in their country of origin to apply for a scholarship to cover some or all of their tuition fees or living expenses in France.
 

• Governments of the country of origin

The governments of certain countries contribute to the financing of their students' studies in France. Students should seek information themselves or contact their local Campus France office for further details.
 

• Other scholarships

International students can consult the Campus Bourses scholarship catalog from Campus France to find out about scholarships available that are suited to their situation.