Private post secondary education, recognized by French governement Founded: 1899 Enrollment: 400 students Permanent faculty of 50, adjunct and visiting faculty of 80 Because of its uniqueness and excellence, ITECH is an important scientific, industrial, and economic resource in the Rhône-Alpes region, occupying a prominent place in the world of research and technical education.

• ITECH's degrees are accredited by the Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur (the French national commission on engineering degrees).
• ITECH is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, the UGEI - Union des Grandes Écoles Indépendantes and of the Institut Polytechnique de Lyon, which also includes ECAM, ESCPE, and ISARA.