Bachelor in BUT - Informatique

The BUT - Informatique (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie in Computer Science) at I.U.T de Metz, Université de Lorraine, in Metz, France, is a three-year bachelor-level program covering the core disciplines of computing, software engineering, and information systems. Students study algorithms and data structures, object-oriented and functional programming, relational and non-relational databases, computer networks, operating systems, software architecture, web development, and project management methods common to the software industry. The program is structured to balance theoretical foundations with applied development projects carried out in teams, mirroring professional software development practice. Industry placements are integrated across the three years, giving students exposure to real IT environments and reinforcing classroom learning with professional experience in development, infrastructure, or IT support roles. The BUT format includes a substantial final-year project that demonstrates applied technical competency to prospective employers. Graduates are prepared for roles such as software developer, web developer, systems administrator, database administrator, cybersecurity analyst, and IT consultant. Many graduates also continue to a master's degree to specialize further in artificial intelligence, network security, software engineering, or cloud computing. The program begins in September, lasts three years, and carries a yearly tuition of 178 EUR. Instruction is in French. Metz's position in the Grand Est region, near the borders of Germany and Luxembourg, connects students to a dense cross-border technology market.