Institute of Industrial and Textile Systems Engineering (IGSIT)
Objective: to train high-level professionals equipped with industrial know-how, innovation skills, and managerial abilities capable of sustainably supporting Burkina Faso’s industrial sector.
Industrial Engineering
Engineers capable of designing, managing, and optimizing the operation of complex production systems for goods and services.
- Industrial maintenance
- Mechanical and energy industries
- Engineering offices and consulting
- Mechanical and energy production
Textile Engineering
Training engineers capable of innovating in the textile industry and undertaking ventures in the fields of fashion and textile materials.
- Clothing and fashion industry
- Textile designer / creator
- Textile quality control
- Textile research and development
Mechanical Engineering
Engineers with advanced skills in design, manufacturing, innovation, and automation of industrial systems.
- Mechanical design and manufacturing
- Automation and intelligent systems
- Research laboratories
- Innovation & technological watch
Admission Requirements
Direct Admission
- Students in their 2nd year of EPO’s integrated preparatory classes
- Orientation based on choice and merit
- Quota set annually by the administration
Competitive Exam
- Students from preparatory classes
- Holders of BTS, DUT, or DTS diplomas
- Students with a scientific bachelor’s degree
Admission by Qualification
- Students selected based on application
- Enrollment numbers determined each year by the Director General’s decision
Evaluation & Graduation
Knowledge Assessment
- Continuous assessment
- Final exams
- Projects, lab work, presentations
- Synthesis assignments
Degree Validation
- Validation of the 3 years of the engineering program
- 3 mandatory internships
- Obtaining IFR certificates
- Defense of the Final Year Project
