Going professional
Work-study training at INSEEC
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Partner companies
- Study with the No. 1 work-linked training provider in France
- 38 Master of Science specialisations available
- A school that has been firmly established in the region for 50 years

What is work-study training?
Everything you need to know about work-study training
Take the plunge and build on the skills you have learned by alternating periods of theoretical learning at INSEEC with practical application in the workplace.
Build your financial independence
By following a sandwich course, you’re taking your first step towards financial independence. Thanks to this status, you’ll earn a monthly salary, have more autonomy and less stress when it comes to covering your daily expenses, rent, shopping or financing your hobbies and holidays…
Build your network. Launch your career
Through work-linked training, you’ll gain valuable practical experience. You’ll demonstrate your ability to meet the demands of the professional world and add valuable contacts to your address book. What better way to develop your network, boost your CV and win over future recruiters?
Start with initial training, finish with sandwich courses
From 3rd year onwards, all programmes are open to work-linked training. Explore all the work-linked training opportunities at our campuses in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Rennes, Toulouse, etc.
Work-linked training is for you if you want to :
- Take a 100%-funded excellence course
- Enjoy an enhanced learning experience
- Develop cutting-edge expertise in your chosen field
- Benefit from faster integration into the world of work
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Types of work-study training contracts
To complete your course as a work-study student at INSEEC, you must be under an apprenticeship or professionalisation contract at the start of the school year.
Apprenticeship contract
A sandwich course with a curriculum that often focuses on recognised qualifications.
- Accessibility: if registered with France Travail
- Type of employment contract: Fixed-term or permanent
- Minimum duration: 12 months
- Maximum duration: 36 months
- Salary: a percentage of the minimum wage defined according to the age of the apprentice and the company’s collective agreement
- Age: student under 30
Professionalisation contract
A contract enabling you to acquire specific skills that meet the needs of businesses
- Accessibility: if registered with France Travail
- Type of employment contract: Fixed-term or permanent
- Minimum duration: 12 months
- Maximum duration: 24 months
- Salary: 100% of the minimum wage
- Age: student aged 16 to 25. And over 26 if registered with France Travail
Salary grid
| Age | 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year |
|---|---|---|---|
| -Under 18s | 27% of the minimum wage | 39% of the minimum wage | 55% of the minimum wage |
| 18-20 years | 43% of the minimum wage | 51% of the minimum wage | 67% of the minimum wage |
| 21-25 years old | 53% of the minimum wage | 61% of the minimum wage | 78% of the minimum wage |
| 26 years and over | 100% of the minimum wage | 100% of the minimum wage | 100% of the minimum wage |
| Age | Title or professional diploma equal to or higher than the baccalaureate or higher education diploma |
|---|---|
| – 21 years old | 65% of the minimum wage |
| 21-25 years old | 80% of the minimum wage |
| 26 years and over | At least the minimum wage (SMIC) or 85% of the industry minimum wage if more favourable |

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87%
Net employment rate 6 months after graduation

J’ai découvert des profils très intéressants, notamment en vente, logistique et relation client. Ce que nous apprécions surtout, c’est que la formation des étudiants de l’INSEEC correspond vraiment à nos besoins, en particulier pour les spécialisations en Supply Chain et les postes en logistique et en vente.
Pierre DucoutRH People & CultureIKEA
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Our work-study training courses
Find the specialism that appeals to you, apply and start developing your professional skills during your studies.
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- 1st year postgraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
CGE accredited MSc – Sustainable Tourism Management
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- 1st year postgraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
CGE accredited MSc – International Business Management
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- 1st year postgraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
MSc Start-Up & Digital Transformation
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- 1st year postgraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
MSc Risk Management, Control & Compliance
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- 1st year postgraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
MSc Marketing, Communication & Brand Strategy
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- 1st year postgraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
MSc Outdoor Sports Marketing & Customer Experience
Inspiring testimonials
Discover work-study training in video
Former work-study students, recruiters, teaching managers: they share their vision of work-study at INSEEC. Watch a video to find out how work-linked training transforms an academic career into a real professional springboard.
