Diplôme d'ingénieur ENSTA (General Engineering) at ENSTA

ENSTA's three-year general engineering programme (diplôme d'ingénieur, Bac+5) combines mathematics, mechanics, energy, digital sciences and the humanities. It is taught on the Paris-Saclay and Brest campuses and is also available in work-study mode.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; apprenticeship option in years 2-3; taught in French  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Palaiseau, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Year 1 covers mathematics, physics, mechanics, digital technology, tools and methods, humanities and social sciences, languages and sport, plus a four-week internship. In year 2 students choose Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Sciences or Digital Sciences and complete a project and a research internship of at least 12 weeks. Year 3 is a specialisation semester (18 fields) followed by an end-of-studies internship.

Career pathways

Graduates work in mobility and transportation, energy, maritime, digital, health, defence and security; most sign their first contract before graduating and some continue to a PhD.

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