This selection of companies in the Nord department primarily features large educational institutions and healthcare providers. Key players include the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology, a public university focused on science and technology, and CHU de Lille, a large hospital-university campus. Other significant entities are EDHEC Business School, which educates future managers, and Université catholique de Lille, an innovative university with diverse programs.
The data shows a strong concentration of these organizations in Lille, which serves as a major hub for higher education and healthcare. Most of the listed institutions are well-established, with many founded in the late 19th or early 20th centuries, indicating a long-standing presence in the region's educational and health sectors.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technologyuniv-lille.fr
Public university specializing in science and technology education, research, and innovation, offering diverse programs and fostering academic excellence. |
8,043 | |||
| 2 |
CHU de Lillechu-lille.fr
A leading hospital-university campus in northern Europe, specializing in healthcare, research, innovation, and sustainability with over 15,000 professionals and 14 million patients yearly |
5,567 | |||
| 3 |
EDHEC Business Schooledhec.edu
Educates future managers globally, offering diverse business programs, fostering innovation, and conducting practical research for societal, business, and student benefit. |
1,925 | |||
| 4 |
Université catholique de Lilleuniv-catholille.fr
An innovative university offering a wide range of programs focusing on teaching, research, and societal service, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and internationalization |
1,720 | |||
| 5 |
Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-Franceuphf.fr
A multidisciplinary university offering over 170 academic programs from undergraduate to doctoral level across 3 specialized fields, part of a European University network |
1,240 | |||
| 6 |
Centre Européen de Formationcentre-europeen-formation.fr
private distance school offering certified and diploma courses in childcare, aesthetics, social care, animal professions, and public service sectors. |
918 | |||
| 7 |
CCI Hauts-de-Francecci.fr
Supports regional economic dynamism, fostering business prosperity, job creation, and sustainable development through various services for entrepreneurs and economic actors. |
889 | |||
| 8 |
Laho Formationlaho-formation.fr
Offers diverse vocational training and professional development programs from CAP to BAC+5, including apprenticeships and certifications across Hauts-de-France. |
831 | |||
| 9 |
CMA Hauts-de-Francecma-hautsdefrance.fr
Supports artisans, offering advice, training, and business development from creation to transmission, adapting to evolving trade needs and realities. |
723 | |||
| 10 |
IAE Lilleiaelille.fr
Provides university-level management education across finance, marketing, strategy, HR, and entrepreneurship with initial, continuing, and sandwich courses. |
603 | |||
| 11 |
Centre Oscar Lambretcentreoscarlambret.fr
Specialized cancer treatment, research, and education center with multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing oncology knowledge. |
561 | |||
| 12 |
LA CROIX ROUGE FRANCAISE
Individual & family services provider based in Hautsdefrance, France, offering assistance and support through programs and initiatives |
552 | |||
| 13 |
Centrale Lillecentralelille.fr
Public higher education institution providing engineering and research training through four specialized schools and multiple master's and doctoral programs. |
544 | |||
| 14 |
Junia_ingénieursjunia.com
Engineering school providing rigorous, human-centered education and applied research to prepare students for industrial, digital, and environmental challenges. |
540 | |||
| 15 | 512 | ||||
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| 16 |
Alive Groupgroup-alive.com
This company offers a global range of audiovisual services for events, leveraging expertise in technology, event management, and training, with multiple French locations. |
500 | |||
| 17 |
IRTS Hauts-de-Franceirtshdf.fr
Professional training in social and medico-social fields, technical support, research, innovation, and regional coordination for social work actors. |
491 | |||
| 18 |
IMT Nord Europeimt-nord-europe.fr
Collaboration between Mines Douai and Télécom Lille created IMT Lille Douai, the largest engineering school in northern France, focusing on research and education in various fields including Big Data, cybersecurity, 3D printing, energy, and environment |
490 | |||
| 19 |
Sciences Po Lillesciencespo-lille.eu
Teaches students social sciences and politics through a five-year curriculum, granting a Master's degree. One of nine French Political Studies Institutes. |
416 | |||
| 20 | 386 | ||||
| 21 | 382 | ||||
| 22 |
HEI - Hautes Etudes d'Ingénieurjunia.com
This company specializes in professional training across 13 domains including architecture, mechanical design, healthcare engineering, IT, and sustainable chemistry |
362 | |||
| 23 |
CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE ROUBAIXch-roubaix.fr
Provides medical care and support to approximately 300,000 residents in the northeastern Lille metropolitan area with 3,000 staff. |
352 | |||
| 24 |
Institut Catholique de Lilleuniv-catholille.fr
Higher education institution with 13 establishments, research activities, and healthcare services including hospitals and medico-social centers across multiple campuses. |
343 | |||
| 25 | 308 | ||||
| 26 |
Instep Formationinstep.fr
Territorial actor for training and employment, InStep Formation implements Education Permanente values for over 20 years in Hauts de France region |
301 | |||
| 27 |
Polytech Lillepolytech-lille.fr
Polytech Lille is a leading engineering school in France, offering high-quality education focused on innovation, collaboration with industry, and international experience for students |
281 | |||
| 28 |
Culture et Formationculture-formation.fr
Provides distance learning programs in paramedical, social, early childhood, animal health, beauty, photography, decoration, and public service sectors with flexible, supportive methods. |
277 | |||
| 29 |
Lycée Gaston Bergergastonberger.fr
It offers a wide range of Bac+2 level training in administrative, commercial, and accounting fields, with university partnerships for further studies. |
274 | |||
| 30 |
Faculté des Lettres & Sciences Humaines - Université Catholique de Lilleflsh.fr
A faculty offering undergraduate and graduate programs in humanities and social sciences with a focus on career-oriented fields such as language, culture, communication, and psychology |
272 | |||
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