International Bachelor of Environmentally Engaged Engineering (I-BE³)

Program Overview

The International Bachelor of Environmentally Engaged Engineering (I-BE³) is a three-year undergraduate engineering program launched by Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) University in partnership with Mines Paris-PSL and Chimie ParisTech-PSL. Starting in autumn 2026, the program is taught entirely in English and designed to prepare a new generation of responsible engineers capable of addressing global environmental, energy, and digital transition challenges. It combines a strong scientific foundation with multidisciplinary engineering knowledge, emphasizing sustainable development, climate challenges, and the development of economically, technologically, and environmentally viable solutions.

Curriculum and Learning Approach

The program follows an innovative, project-based learning approach that begins with real-world engineering challenges and introduces the scientific disciplines needed to address them. Its curriculum covers energy, water, health, climate, sustainable cities, mobility, and responsible industries, with particular emphasis on data science, artificial intelligence, and big data processing.

The 180 ECTS curriculum consists of six semesters and three main teaching modules: semester-long research projects, engineering and data sciences, and professional challenges and development. The first two years take place at the Pierre Laffitte campus of Mines Paris-PSL in Sophia Antipolis. During the third year, students either remain at the same campus or move to PSL engineering school campuses in the Paris region, depending on their specialization. The program also includes research exposure, entrepreneurship, industry collaboration, and a mandatory semester-long internship abroad.

Career and Further Study Opportunities

Graduates can pursue further studies in engineering programs at Mines Paris-PSL, ESPCI Paris-PSL, and Chimie ParisTech-PSL, as well as master’s programs at PSL University and other national or international institutions. Alternatively, they can enter professional fields such as industry, non-governmental organizations, advanced research centers, and public institutions.