École nationale supérieure de mécanique et des microtechniques
The École Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et des Microtechniques (ENSMM) is a French school of engineering. It is part of Polyméca, a network of schools focusing on mechanical engineering. History. The school was founded in 1902 by the Université de Franche-Comté as "Laboratoire de Chronométrie". In 1961, it turned to "École nationale supérieure de chronométrie et micromécanique" (ENSCM). Since the school is established in an area with a strong legacy on horology, ENSMM is deeply dedicated to the design and manufacturing of micro-mechanical devices and robotics. Location. It is located  in the city of Besançon, France eastern area (by car, 4 hours from Paris, 2 hours and a half from Strasbourg and 2 hours and a half from Lyon). Curriculum. Study in France. The school educates 250 engineers every year on 6 fields: Students can choose to spend their last year within "ENSMM" or in one of the schools of the Polyméca network. Study abroad. The "ENSMM" has concluded a partnership with several universities worldwilde: It also belongs to the N+i international network.