History
JUNIA HEI was Founded in 1885 and is one of the three JUNIA schools of science and engineering, focused on fields related to engineering and technology. It is also part of Lille Catholic University, the largest private not-for-profit University in France, with more 40,000 full-time students and 7,000 international students.
Education
- Our academic programs are based on the acquisition of solid scientific and technical skills as well as personal development. Scientific courses, individual mentoring, professional immersion throughout our program help our student build their own path, keeping the reality of the corporate world and society in perspective.
- Our teaching methods are a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops but it is also leaving plenty of room to a much more active teaching approach, through group works, fieldtrips, projects and collaborative and experimental sessions.
Research
- All of our Research Units belong to larger regional, national and international research networks: These collaborations contribute to guaranteeing the academic excellence of our Academic programs and advancing innovation in our fields of research.
- JUNIA’s ambition is to contribute to research excellence at the international level and also serve the communities in which our campuses are located.
Career
An impressive 95% of JUNIA alumni find a job within 6 months of graduation. Junia’s career center empowers all our students to take charge of their career goals by helping them develop a professional project, connecting them with industry leaders, and equipping them with the tools and knowledge to be competitive in the global workforce.
Services provided:
- + 30 annual conferences featuring alumni and corporate partners
- Mock interview workshops
- Recruitment events, International Job Dating
- Access to platforms for internship and job hunting
- Access to a robust international alumni network
Sectors of activities of our alumni:
- Construction
- Automotive, aeronautics, naval and rail industries
- Energy
- Textiles
JUNIA HEI - Graduate School of Science and Engineering Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to JUNIA HEI - Graduate School of Science and Engineering. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
9000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Social Criteria Bursary
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8200 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC High Honours Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Bourse de l’Espoir
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Early Bird Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Sport Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Giving - Laurent Freixe Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Jun 2025
Bourses France - Acadie for Canadian students of the Atlantic provinces
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4500 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
International Mobility Scholarships for EDHEC students
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1100 EUR
Deadline
10 Jun 2025
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
10 Jun 2025
Scholarship Program for international students - Livinfrance
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
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Student services
- Each year, JUNIA welcomes international students coming from all around the world.
- Arriving in a new country can be stressful. This is why we are doing our best to make your stay as easy as possible and help you with your formalities: housing, insurance, visa, bank, health care, etc.JUNIA Globe, a student association, supports the international students as much as the International Student Office.
Housing services
We recommend that students book a room in a Lille Catholic University Residence Hall. These residences are managed by an organisation named ALL and are the most convenient way for our students to find housing in Lille.
If you cannot find an accomodation with ALL do not worry, there also is:
- Studapart, an all-inclusive online housing platform. This housing service also offers personalised support throughout your rental and exclusive offers for JUNIA students.
- Livinfrance which offers rental accommodations and also assistance for every administrative procedure to help you succeed in your studies in France.
Students are responsible for reserving a room, so be sure to apply as soon as possible.
Library services
Linked to the campus's main library, BU Vauban, you can find the ISA Library inside the school, on the ground floor.
You will be able to find lots of books and magazines linked to all the topics you will study. The reading rooms are open to all students and staff from all institutions of the Université Catholique de Lille.
You can follow @bibliojunia on Instagram for more information.
Medical services
Students can benefit from a health care service at the heart of the campus called CPSU.
You will be able to make an appointment easily with doctors and specialists nearby (and they are a lot), at lower cost.
In France, we also have an app called Doctolib on which you can make see doctors' calendars and make appointments, it is very practical.
Campus life
- In the heart of the student area, the main building on rue de Toul is home to the educational activities of the engineering programme (classrooms, teaching laboratories, amphitheatres etc.) for nearly 1300 students.
- The second site on rue Colbert, is a new building overlooking the city, less than a kilometre away from the main campus.
- The main building of 5,000 m2 was refurbished in 2009 and offers an attractive and high-quality working environment featuring the latest ICT equipment.
Student clubs
JUNIA has more than 100 associations grouped by thematics:
- Art: visual arts, cinema, photography, video, comics, theatre, music, oenology, cookery.
- Humanitarian aid: educational support, social outreach, humanitarian missions
- Events & Services: radio, galas, IT support, welcoming new and international students, helping to promote the school, etc.
- Business & Technology: entrepreneurship club, junior enterprise, conference organisations, e-sport, robotics, IT, virtual reality, etc.
- Sport: soccer, volleyball, basketball, rugby, handball, futsal, hockey, tennis, horse riding, archery, badminton, athletics, dance, climbing, golf, escrime, judo, kickboxing, sailing, swimming, kite-surfing, cruising, rowing, water polo.
Accreditation
- JUNIA HEI is recognized and accredited by the Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur (Committee of French Engineer title) and by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
- JUNIA is a non-profit association with EESPIG accreditation. The EESPIG qualification distinguishes us from other private establishments, as an establishment recognized as being in the public interest.
- In 2023, JUNIA has been awarded the Label “Bienvenue en France” with the highest level (3 stars); The “Bienvenue en France” label was created to allow institutions to highlight their ability to accommodate new international students. It is awarded by Campus France for a period of 5 years and validated by an independent commission.
