Life at INSIAC
An exceptional campus in the heart of Paris, state-of-the-art labs and an engaged student community.
A campus in the heart of the capital
INSIAC is located at 50 avenue des Champs-Élysées, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris — one of Europe's most dynamic business districts. Our students enjoy an ideal location to meet key players in the cybersecurity sector.
Just steps from the RER A, George V and Franklin D. Roosevelt metro stations, the campus is easily accessible from across the Île-de-France. Proximity to major tech and cyber companies facilitates work-study programmes and internships.
Our facilities
Professional equipment for training that mirrors real-world conditions.
Cyber Lab
16 high-performance workstations running Wireshark, Kali Linux, Metasploit and professional penetration testing tools. Isolated environment for safe practice.
Network Lab
Cisco racks, real routers and switches, patch panels and firewall equipment. Reconstruct enterprise-grade network architectures at full scale.
Study Spaces
Collaborative rooms with interactive whiteboards, quiet workspaces and co-working zones for group project preparation or independent study.
Digital Resources
E-library with over 5,000 specialist titles, access to TryHackMe, HackTheBox platforms and online certifications (CompTIA, CEH, CISSP).
Student Associations
Beyond the classroom, club life enriches your journey and develops transferable skills.
CyberClub
Compete in national and international CTF (Capture The Flag) competitions. Weekly training sessions, coaching by experts.
Innovate
Hackathons, innovation sprints and entrepreneurial projects. Collaborate with startups and industry partners in the cyber sector.
International Club
International student network, cultural exchanges, integration support, cultural outings in Paris and study trips.
Finding housing in Paris
CROUS & university residences
Student Social File (DSE) to submit before January 15. Rooms from 9 to 20 m² ranging from €400-600/month.
Private student residences
Nexity Studéa, Studefi, Réside Études — furnished studio with included services. Budget: €700-900/month.
Flatsharing & private rentals
Leboncoin, PAP, Appartager. Room in shared flat in central Paris: €600-800/month all charges included.
Estimated housing budget in Paris: €600–900/month. Our admissions team supports you through the process.
A typical day at INSIAC
Discover what a day in the life of an INSIAC student looks like from morning to evening.
Lectures & tutorials · Theoretical foundations and case studies with industry professionals.
Lunch break · Campus cafeteria, restaurants in the 8th arrondissement or picnic at the Tuileries (15-min walk).
Practical labs & projects · Cyber Lab, Network Lab, teamwork and technical challenges.
Club activities & networking · CyberClub meetings, Innovate, guest events or professional talks.
Free evenings & self-study · Access to digital resources, revision, personal projects or Parisian cultural life.
Come visit the campus
Join our open house days to discover the labs, meet our teams and experience the INSIAC atmosphere in person.