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The 30 largest public sector organisations in the Nord department

Tamtam tracks 135 public sector organisations 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, Centre Hospitalier de Douai and CHU de Lille. Their median headcount is 646. Half of them were founded in 1976 or later. The most common headquarters are Lille (16), Dunkerque (2) and Tourcoing (2).

🇫🇷 Nord30 companiesUpdated Nov 11, 2026

This selection of public sector organizations in Nord showcases a significant concentration in healthcare, education, and government administration. Organizations like the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology and CHU de Lille highlight the region's strong focus on higher education and advanced medical care. The presence of Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL) and Région Hauts-de-France underscores the extensive public service infrastructure supporting over a million residents.

Key entities include the Centre Hospitalier de Douai, which provides comprehensive medical care, and Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, a multidisciplinary university. SDIS 59 is responsible for emergency response, while PARTENORD HABITAT manages public housing. A notable pattern is the strong concentration of headquarters in Lille, indicating its role as a central hub for public services in the Nord department.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
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.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Lille 8,043 1864
2
Centre Hospitalier de Douaich-douai.fr

Provides extensive medical, surgical, and emergency care with 35 specialties, serving 250,000 people and focusing on community health.

Hospitals and Health Care 🇫🇷 Douai 6,909 n/a
3
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

Hospitals and Health Care 🇫🇷 Lille 5,567 n/a
4
Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL)lillemetropole.fr

Manages public services for over a million residents across 95 municipalities, covering areas like urban planning, transportation, culture, and economic development.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Lille 2,140 1968
5
Région Hauts-de-Francehautsdefrance.fr

Manages public services including employment, education, transport, and sustainable development for six million inhabitants, attracting foreign investors and transforming its economy.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Lille 1,785 2016
6
Ville de Lillelille.fr

The city focuses on cultural dynamism, popular events, ecological transition, and community well-being through local action and citizen engagement for a peaceful, inclusive city.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Lille 1,678 n/a
7
Valenciennes's General Hospitalch-valenciennes.fr

Provides extensive healthcare services with nearly 2000 beds, serving as a key regional hospital and referral center for 800,000 residents.

Hospitals and Health Care 🇫🇷 Valenciennes 1,655 n/a
8
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

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Valenciennes 1,240 1964
9
SDIS 59linktr.ee

This company is a fire and rescue service department in the Nord region, responsible for emergency response and public safety

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Lille 1,117 n/a
10
ACADEMIE DE LILLEac-lille.fr

Regional authority managing national education policies, schools, and educational programs within the Lille area, ensuring official communication and administration.

Education Administration Programs 🇫🇷 Lille 1,112 n/a
11
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.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Lille 889 2011
12
Communauté urbaine de Dunkerquecommunaute-urbaine-dunkerque.fr

Focus on residents' well-being and solidarity while promoting coherent territorial development within the urban community since 1968.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Dunkerque 770 1968
13
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.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Lille 723 1925
14
PARTENORD HABITATpartenord-legroupe.fr

Public housing organization managing over 52,000 units, providing diverse affordable homes, promoting social ownership, and improving service quality.

Real Estate 🇫🇷 Lille 693 n/a
15
EPDSAEepdsae.fr

A public institution in the Nord region providing support and education to over 2600 individuals annually, focusing on social and medico-social actions

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Ronchin 646 1982

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16
IAE Lilleiaelille.fr

Provides university-level management education across finance, marketing, strategy, HR, and entrepreneurship with initial, continuing, and sandwich courses.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Lille 603 1956
17
Hôpital Alexandra Lepève - Centre Hospitalier Dunkerquech-dunkerque.fr

Regional health institution, providing various medical services, elderly care, maternity, neonatology, gynecology-obstetrics, family planning, addictology, and health training.

Hospitals and Health Care 🇫🇷 Dunkerque 557 1976
18
Centrale Lillecentralelille.fr

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
19
Mission Locale Lille Avenirsmissionlocale-lille.fr

The company supports disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 25 in Lille with social and professional integration, access to housing, rights, and health services

Civic and Social Organizations 🇫🇷 Lille 509 1982
20
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

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Villeneuve-d'Ascq 490 2017
21
Lille Métropole Habitatlmh.fr

Management and renovation of nearly 35,000 social housing units, offering diverse rental and sales options with comprehensive tenant services.

Real Estate 🇫🇷 Tourcoing 467 n/a
22
CPAM de Lille-Douaiameli.fr

Manages health, maternity, work accidents, and occupational diseases for beneficiaries. Engages with health professionals and employers, providing public service for social protection.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Lille 447 1945
23
Caf du Nordcaf.fr

A private company in partnership with the French government's Family Branch, dedicated to helping families balance work, life, and social needs

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Lille 417 2011
24
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.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Lille 416 1991
25
CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE TOURCOINGch-tourcoing.fr

A public health establishment in Tourcoing, France, providing a wide range of medical services including infectious diseases, obstetrics, surgery, and geriatrics

Hospitals 🇫🇷 Tourcoing 377 1980
26
Agence régionale de santé Hauts-de-Francesante.fr

One of the top health agencies in France's Hauts-de-France region, working to promote public health and ensure efficient healthcare services for 6 million residents

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Lille 360 2010
27
CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE CAMBRAIch-cambrai.fr

Provides comprehensive medical and healthcare services including patient treatment, diagnosis, and hospital care in Cambrai, France.

Hospitals 🇫🇷 Cambrai 358 n/a
28
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.

Hospitals and Health Care 🇫🇷 Roubaix 352 n/a
29
EPSM de l'agglomération lilloise - GHT Psy NPdCepsm-al.fr

Mental health care provider serving Lille area with inpatient, outpatient, therapeutic, addiction, and social support services for psychiatric patients.

Hospitals and Health Care 🇫🇷 Saint-André-lez-Lille 347 1825
30
Centre Hospitalier de Maubeugech-maubeuge.fr

Manages a public health establishment serving 240,000 inhabitants, coordinating medical strategy, quality improvement, and care safety with other local hospitals.

Hospitals and Health Care 🇫🇷 Maubeuge 341 n/a

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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 11, 2026.

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