Arts et Métiers ParisTech is a state Grande École, whose principal task is the initial training of engineers in the disciplines of mechanical, energy and industrial engineering.
It is spread over eight campuses and three institutes in France and trains more than 3,500 engineering students per year. The Grande École provides training for general engineers and seven specialised engineering courses through an apprenticeship.
Arts et Métiers ParisTech also provides continuing professional education for engineers and managers in industry.
With 15 laboratories and research teams and two doctoral programmes, Arts et Métiers ParisTech is also developing specialised research activities.