Conservatoire national des arts et métiers

The Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (Cnam) is a higher education and research institution focused on lifelong vocational training, technological research, and innovation, alongside the dissemination of scientific and technical culture. It offers 750 training programs in exact sciences, technical fields, and tertiary sectors, welcoming over 53,500 students annually, including 11,900 in apprenticeships, and awarding more than 13,000 diplomas, certifications, or titles each year. Cnam conducts multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary research addressing major societal challenges, supported by 22 laboratories and 16 national pedagogical teams, hosting 430 researchers and 340 PhD students. The museum of Arts and Métiers, part of Cnam, holds a remarkable collection of 80,000 objects and 15,000 drawings illustrating the evolution of scientific knowledge and technological progress, with about 2,500 items on public display.