student life
Being a student at ISBA TP
Being a student at ISBA TP means joining an engineering school on a human scale, in an exceptional setting at the gateway to the Calanques, with a lively campus life and close personal support.
Close contact with the teaching teams allows for individual guidance and genuine cohesion across cohorts. Beyond the program itself, ISBA TP offers an environment that fosters personal growth, involvement in student organizations and the building of a strong professional network.
day to day
Campus life
Collaborative spaces
Coworking and team rooms that encourage projects, innovation and interaction among students
Sports and leisure areas
Learners have free access to various areas dedicated to relaxation and leisure: tennis court, ping-pong tables, arcade machine and outdoor spaces.
The training center Prepa-Sports located on campus, regularly offers free sports sessions to ISBA TP students.
Close by, the Tennis Academy de Luminy (tennis and padel courts, clubhouse and restaurant) is accessible according to the packages offered by the club.
Student and association life
Student events, integration day Autumn School, technical days, site visits and activities are organized throughout the year.
A unique setting
Studying in Luminy, in the heart of the Calanques, means enjoying an exceptional natural environment that is ideal for sports, relaxation and a healthy balance between studies and personal life.
Dining
Dining areas are available to learners with microwaves, fridges, drink and snack vending machines, as well as self-service food options suited to everyone’s schedule.
The Luminy campus completes this offer with the restaurant of the Tennis Academy de Luminy, just a few steps from the campus.
student organizations
Student Association (BDE)
The Student Union (BDE) brings school life to life and helps create a friendly, unifying atmosphere. Throughout the year, it organizes integration days, sports events, cultural outings, student parties, charity initiatives and many activities that encourage exchanges between classes. A true driving force of campus life, the BDE allows everyone to get involved in collective projects, develop their initiative and strengthen ties. The BDE organizes joint events with the other student associations of École Pratique (a chamber of commerce school also located on our campus) and of AMU (located less than 1 km away on the Luminy Campus)
network
Alumni network
Since its founding in 1952, ISBA TP has relied on a network of graduates who now hold positions as engineers, project managers, executives and experts in the building, infrastructure and public works sectors. The Alumni association maintains this network by encouraging exchanges between graduates, students and the school. It helps organize conferences, professional meetings and mentoring activities, and helps facilitate professional integration and career development.
Did you study, complete a work-study program or graduate at ISBA TP?
Join the Alumni network to stay connected with your school, develop your professional network and share your experience with future classes.
where to live
Housing
ISBA TP helps students find housing through the options available on the Luminy campus and across the Marseille metropolitan area. University residences, student housing, private rentals and shared apartments allow everyone to find a solution suited to their budget and needs. The school’s teams refer students to the support services and partners that make it easier for them to settle in near the campus.
getting to campus
Transportation
Located in the heart of the Marseille-Luminy technology park, the campus is easy to reach. It is served by the Jet 21, 24 and B1 bus lines from downtown Marseille.
The campus can also be reached easily by car, by bike or by carpool. Its proximity to Marseille-Provence Airport and the TGV high-speed rail station makes it convenient for students to travel within France and abroad.
How to get to our campus from downtown Marseille:
From Rond-Point du Prado: At the Rond-Point du Prado stop (Metro Line 2), simply take bus line 21, or its express version 21 JET, toward Campus de Luminy. The ride to the “Luminy PN des Calanques” stop, a short walk from the ISBA TP campus, takes about fifteen minutes.
abroad
Apprentice mobility
ISBA TP apprentices can spend a mobility period abroad as part of their contract.
inclusion
Commitments and inclusiveness
Inclusiveness is at the heart of ISBA TP’s mission: equal opportunity, a campus accessible to people with disabilities, computer loans and individualized support. The school also pursues a strong CSR approach — a campus set in the heart of nature, environmental awareness-raising, sustainable practices and collaboration with partners who share these values. A disability coordinator supports students who need it (see Inclusive campus).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
ISBA TP is a close-knit school located on the Vaufrèges – Grand Luminy campus, at the gateway to the Calanques. Student life is driven by a Student Association (BDE), modern facilities (connected classrooms, coworking spaces, a sports area) and close ties between students and faculty.
Yes. ISBA TP is committed to an inclusive campus that is accessible to people with disabilities. The school upholds equal opportunity, lends computers throughout the year and offers individualized support through a dedicated disability coordinator.
Yes. Since 1952, ISBA TP has trained generations of engineers who now work for major construction companies in France and abroad. The alumni network offers a directory, mentoring, networking events and preferential access to job postings.