[8][9][10] Alums go on to occupy elite positions within government, administration, and corporate firms in France.

[11][12] Although the IMT engineering schools are more expensive than public universities in France, Grandes Écoles typically have much smaller class sizes and student bodies, and many of their programs are taught in English.

International internships, study abroad opportunities, and close ties with government and the corporate world are a hallmark of the Grandes Écoles.

[13][14] Degrees from the IMT are accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles[15] and awarded by the Ministry of National Education (France) (French: Le Ministère de L'éducation Nationale).

Students can choose between four main fields which are deeply explored during the last 2 year : The school developed partnerships with engineering schools and universities from the Midi-Pyrénées region to enable students to follow a research curriculum as a preparation for doctorate studies.