The research institutes in Nord are predominantly higher education institutions, with a strong focus on science, technology, and engineering. These are mostly large establishments, many of which have a long history.
Key players include the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology, a public university specializing in science and technology; EDHEC Business School, which educates future managers; and Université catholique de Lille, an innovative university with a wide range of programs. Institut Pasteur de Lille focuses on fundamental research and prevention in various diseases, while ENSAIT trains engineers in technical textiles. A notable pattern is the concentration of these institutes in Lille, which serves as a central hub for research and higher education in the department.
| # | 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 |
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 | |||
| 3 |
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 | |||
| 4 |
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 | |||
| 5 |
Centrale Lillecentralelille.fr
Public higher education institution providing engineering and research training through four specialized schools and multiple master's and doctoral programs. |
544 | |||
| 6 |
Junia_ingénieursjunia.com
Engineering school providing rigorous, human-centered education and applied research to prepare students for industrial, digital, and environmental challenges. |
540 | |||
| 7 |
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 | |||
| 8 |
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 | |||
| 9 |
Institut Pasteur de Lillepasteur-lille.fr
A foundation focusing on fundamental research and prevention in infectious diseases, cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases to improve health and longevity |
383 | |||
| 10 |
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 | |||
| 11 |
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 | |||
| 12 |
Faculté de Droit - Université Catholique de Lillefld-lille.fr
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 |
211 | |||
| 13 |
ENSAIT : École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textilesensait.fr
Trains professional engineers through classical and apprenticeship tracks specializing in technical textiles and fashion services for various global industrial applications. |
177 | |||
| 14 |
LAMIH UMR CNRS 8201 | UPHFuphf.fr
The company conducts research on human-centered engineering in areas such as transportation, security, mobility, and disability, leading innovation and collaborating with industrial partners |
113 | |||
| 15 |
CNRS Hauts-de-Francehauts-de-france.cnrs.fr
This organization in Hauts-de-France represents CNRS locally, managing administrative and financial resources, providing support to labs, and assisting CNRS agents |
102 | |||
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| 16 |
Mines Douaiimt-nord-europe.fr
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 |
101 | |||
| 17 |
INSPÉ Lille HdFinspe-lille-hdf.fr
A teaching and education institute based in the Hauts-de-France region, providing training and resources for aspiring educators in Lille |
94 | |||
| 18 |
Institut de Recherche Technologique RAILENIUMrailenium.eu
Railenium is a research institute in the railway sector, collaborating with academia, industry, and public authorities to develop innovative technologies and solutions |
71 | |||
| 19 |
SATT Nordsattnord.fr
Supports companies by providing access to public research innovations, expert guidance, risk sharing, and connections to accelerate technology commercialization. |
66 | |||
| 20 |
UFR3S - Département de Médecine - Université de Lille
Official page of UFR3S-Medicine at the University of Lille, offering academic programs and resources in the field of medicine |
65 | |||
| 21 |
UFR3S - Département de Pharmacie - Université de Lilleufr3s.univ-lille.fr
A leading pharmacy faculty in France, offering training, research, and professional development in pharmaceutical and biological sciences, with international partnerships and innovative programs |
61 | |||
| 22 |
IAE Valenciennesuphf.fr
An academic unit within a larger institute at the University Polytechnique Hauts-de-France providing management education at IAE Valenciennes |
61 | |||
| 23 |
Faculté des sciences et technologies - Université de Lillesciences-technologies.univ-lille.fr
A leading academic institution at the University of Lille offering quality multidisciplinary education and research in various science and technology fields |
61 | |||
| 24 |
CETI Transformative Textilesceti.com
European platform for textile experimentation, engineering, and prototyping, advancing circularity and sustainable digital transformation in diverse textile sectors. |
43 | |||
| 25 | 
Université Lille 3 Charles de Gaulle
A higher education institution in France, located in Villeneuve-D'Ascq, offering various programs and opportunities for academic and personal growth |
39 | |||
| 26 |
Yncréa Hauts-de-Francejunia.com
Junia is a school of engineering and research that focuses on addressing major challenges such as feeding the planet and accelerating urban energy transition |
25 | |||
| 27 |
HYGEOShygeos.com
Specializing in remote sensing and planetary radiative transfer, the company focuses on utilizing Earth Observation technologies for various applications |
17 | |||
| 28 |
IRCL -Institut pour la Recherche sur le Cancer de Lilleircl.org
An independent foundation dedicated to cancer research in the Hauts de France region since 1936 |
9 | |||
| 29 |
Laboratoire de Toxicologie Génétiquemutagenese.pasteur-lille.fr
The Genetic Toxicology Laboratory at the Institut Pasteur de Lille specializes in evaluating genotoxic potential of various substances and conducts research on related topics |
8 | |||
| 30 |
DAPI - Université de Lilledapi.univ-lille.fr
The company supports the development of pedagogical practices, facilitates exchanges on pedagogical issues, and contributes to university pedagogy research |
6 | |||
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