# Top 30 Higher Education companies in the Nord department

Tamtam tracks 68 Higher Education companies headquartered in the Nord department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology, EDHEC Business School and Université catholique de Lille. Their median headcount is 272. Half of them were founded in 1964 or later. The most common headquarters are Lille (16), Villeneuve-d'Ascq (4) and Roubaix (3).

The higher education landscape in Nord is dominated by established universities and engineering schools. These institutions, many founded in the 19th or early 20th century, offer a broad spectrum of programs from science and technology to business, humanities, and social sciences. They cater to a diverse student body, focusing on research, innovation, and professional training.

Key players include the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology, a public university specializing in science and technology, and EDHEC Business School, which educates future managers globally. Université catholique de Lille offers a wide range of programs with an emphasis on sustainability, while Centrale Lille provides engineering and research training. A notable pattern is the strong concentration of these institutions in Lille, with several other significant entities located in nearby cities like Roubaix, Valenciennes, and Villeneuve-d'Ascq.

🇫🇷 Nord · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-lille-1-sciences-and-technology) (univ-lille.fr)<br>Public university specializing in science and technology education, research, and innovation, offering diverse programs and fostering academic excellence. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 8,043 | 1864 |
| 2 | [EDHEC Business School](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/edhec-business-school) (edhec.edu)<br>Educates future managers globally, offering diverse business programs, fostering innovation, and conducting practical research for societal, business, and student benefit. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Roubaix | 1,925 | 1906 |
| 3 | [Université catholique de Lille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-catholique-de-lille) (univ-catholille.fr)<br>An innovative university offering a wide range of programs focusing on teaching, research, and societal service, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and internationalization | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 1,720 | 1875 |
| 4 | [Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-polytechnique-hauts-de-france) (uphf.fr)<br>A multidisciplinary university offering over 170 academic programs from undergraduate to doctoral level across 3 specialized fields, part of a European University network | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Valenciennes | 1,240 | 1964 |
| 5 | [IAE Lille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iae-lille) (iaelille.fr)<br>Provides university-level management education across finance, marketing, strategy, HR, and entrepreneurship with initial, continuing, and sandwich courses. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 603 | 1956 |
| 6 | [Centrale Lille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centrale-lille) (centralelille.fr)<br>Public higher education institution providing engineering and research training through four specialized schools and multiple master's and doctoral programs. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeneuve-d'Ascq | 544 | 1854 |
| 7 | [Junia_ingénieurs](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/junia-ingenieurs) (junia.com)<br>Engineering school providing rigorous, human-centered education and applied research to prepare students for industrial, digital, and environmental challenges. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 540 | 1885 |
| 8 | [IMT Nord Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/imt-nord-europe) (imt-nord-europe.fr)<br>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 | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeneuve-d'Ascq | 490 | 2017 |
| 9 | [Sciences Po Lille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sciences-po-lille) (sciencespo-lille.eu)<br>Teaches students social sciences and politics through a five-year curriculum, granting a Master's degree. One of nine French Political Studies Institutes. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 416 | 1991 |
| 10 | [HEI - Hautes Etudes d'Ingénieur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hei-hautes-etudes-d-ingenieur) (junia.com)<br>This company specializes in professional training across 13 domains including architecture, mechanical design, healthcare engineering, IT, and sustainable chemistry | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 362 | 1885 |
| 11 | [Institut Catholique de Lille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-catholique-de-lille) (univ-catholille.fr)<br>Higher education institution with 13 establishments, research activities, and healthcare services including hospitals and medico-social centers across multiple campuses. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 343 | 1875 |
| 12 | [Enaco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/enaco) (enaco.fr)<br>Group offering distance learning solutions including e-learning platform ETROTTER, online business school with degrees, and training center innovations. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Roubaix | 308 | 2006 |
| 13 | [Polytech Lille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/polytech-lille) (polytech-lille.fr)<br>Polytech Lille is a leading engineering school in France, offering high-quality education focused on innovation, collaboration with industry, and international experience for students | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeneuve-d'Ascq | 281 |  |
| 14 | [Lycée Gaston Berger](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lycee-gaston-berger) (gastonberger.fr)<br>It offers a wide range of Bac+2 level training in administrative, commercial, and accounting fields, with university partnerships for further studies. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 274 | 1964 |
| 15 | [Faculté des Lettres & Sciences Humaines - Université Catholique de Lille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculte-des-lettres-and-sciences-humaines-universite-catholique-de-lille) (flsh.fr)<br>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 | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 272 |  |
| 16 | [ISTC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/istc) (istc.fr)<br>Training professionals in communication and digital marketing with strategic, operational skills, international exposure, and recognized national diplomas. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 212 | 1991 |
| 17 | [Faculté de Droit - Université Catholique de Lille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculte-de-droit-universite-catholique-de-lille) (fld-lille.fr)<br>Studying at FLD is joining France's leading private law school with a focus on academic excellence and innovation Part of the Catholic University of Lille since 1875 | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 211 | 1875 |
| 18 | [Faculté de Gestion, Economie & Sciences](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculte-de-gestion-economie-and-sciences) (fges.fr)<br>Provides diverse bachelor and master degrees in management, economics, and sciences through specialized schools and international programs across two university campuses. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 147 |  |
| 19 | [ENIGMA-SCHOOL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/enigma-school) (enigma-school.com)<br>ENIGMA is a computer science school in France offering five-year programs in various IT fields with a focus on professional development and job placement support | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 139 | 2015 |
| 20 | [IUT Valenciennes-Cambrai-Maubeuge \| UPHF](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iut-valenciennes-cambrai-maubeuge-uphf) (uphf.fr)<br>Vocational higher education institution offering innovative, work-study programs in services, industry, and digital fields, with Bachelor's and Master's degrees. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Valenciennes | 135 | 1967 |
| 21 | [UFR3S - Département d'Ingénierie et Management de la Santé (ILIS) - Université de Lille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ufr3s-departement-d-ingenierie-et-management-de-la-sante-ilis-universite-de) (ufr3s.univ-lille.fr)<br>Specializing in health, environment, and food processing, this organization provides tailored training for students to pursue diverse professions Collaboration and cultural projects enhance learning | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Loos | 120 | 1992 |
| 22 | [Faculty of Law, Politics and Economics-University of Lille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculty-of-law-politics-and-economics-university-of-lille) (droit.univ-lille.fr)<br>Specializing in legal services, political consulting, and economic analysis, the company excels in providing expertise across these three areas | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 120 |  |
| 23 | [ESAAT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/esaat) (esaat-roubaix.com)<br>A public institution in the Nord-Pas de Calais region, providing education in applied arts and design with a focus on current economic realities | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Roubaix | 120 | 1900 |
| 24 | [Lycée Faidherbe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lycee-faidherbe) (faidherbe.org)<br>Secondary and higher education institution with 1000 high school students and 1200 preparatory class students | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 119 | 1893 |
| 25 | [European School of Political and Social Sciences (ESPOL)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/european-school-of-political-and-social-sciences-espol) (espol.school)<br>The company provides students with knowledge in European politics, public policies, international relations, and offers courses in multiple fields of study | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lille | 109 | 2012 |
| 26 | [Mines Douai](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mines-douai) (imt-nord-europe.fr)<br>IMT Nord Europe is an engineering school in partnership with the University of Lille, dedicated to training leaders in energy, environmental, industrial, and digital transitions | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Douai | 101 | 1968 |
| 27 | [Institut Supérieur de Commerce International de Dunkerque - Côte d'Opale](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-superieur-de-commerce-international-de-dunkerque-cote-d-opale) (iscid-co.fr)<br>ISCID-CO offers a 3-year Bachelor program and 5-year MBA program to train future multicultural managers with international expertise Various specializations available | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Dunkerque | 100 | 1985 |
| 28 | [INSPÉ Lille HdF](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/inspe-lille-hdf) (inspe-lille-hdf.fr)<br>A teaching and education institute based in the Hauts-de-France region, providing training and resources for aspiring educators in Lille | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeneuve-d'Ascq | 94 |  |
| 29 | [Collège Sacré Coeur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/college-sacre-coeur) (sacre-coeur-tourcoing.net)<br>A higher education institution located in Tourcoing, Belgium, offering educational programs and services to students in various fields of study | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Tourcoing | 89 |  |
| 30 | [Lycée du Hainaut](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lycee-du-hainaut) (lycee-hainaut.net)<br>Educational institution based in Valenciennes, providing high school education | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Valenciennes | 88 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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