Engineering Paris
ESTACA
Shaping the future of substainable mobility
Design the Transport Systems Shaping Tomorrow's World: Space, Aeronautics, Automotive, Railway, Naval
Employment
81% of students secure a job before graduation
Industry Experience
At least 10 month of professional experience through internships integrated into the curriculum
International
80 partner universities worldwide and 16% of graduates recruited internationally
Network
12000 alumni and strong partnerships with leading transportation companies
Why Become an Engineer at ESTACA?
At ESTACA, you do more than study engineering: you contribute to transforming mobility and develop the skills needed to design safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation systems.
- Recognized expertise across five strategic sectors: space, aeronautics, automotive, railway and naval engineering
- A "Learning by Doing" approach based on hands-on projects, experimentation, and technological challenges
- Strong industry immersion at least 10 months of internships integrated into the curriculum
- A customizable academic pathway tailored to the mobility sector that inspires you most
- Excellent career prospects recognized by major transportation and industrial companies
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What Does the Engineering Program at ESTACA Look Like?
The ESTACA Engineering Program prepares specialists capable of driving innovation in transportation and sustainable mobility, combining technical expertise, practical experience, and an international outlook.
Key Features of the Program
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Progressive specialization in one of the 5 transport sectors
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Engineering sciences and tools for designing, modeling, and optimizing
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Humanities and social sciences to understand usage patterns, organizations, and transformations
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Action-oriented learning based on projects, experimentation, and real-world case studies
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Extensive immersion in the business world and a curriculum developed in collaboration with industry leaders
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An international focus throughout the program
Building the fundamentals and developing an engineering approach
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Consolidate a scientific and technical foundation for understanding and analyzing transport systems.
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Gradually master engineering methods and tools: modeling, simulation, numerical analysis, experimentation, and data analysis.
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Develop an understanding of the human, economic, environmental, and societal issues related to transportation and mobility.
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Apply knowledge through projects, case studies, and experiments.
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Develop initial skills in teamwork, communication, and project management.
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Gain international, professional, and research experience.
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Gradually shape your career path.
Specialize and enter the professional world
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Acquire advanced expertise in a specialization within the transport sector chosen.
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Apply engineering methods and tools to address complex, real-world problems.
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Integrate technical, human, economic, and environmental considerations into the design of solutions.
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Apply and consolidate your knowledge during the end-of-program internship.
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Develop your independence and ability to take on responsibilities to ensure a successful transition into the workforce.
This Program Enables You To:
- Develop highly sought-after engineering expertise
- Work on innovations transforming the future of transportation
- Build strong professional experience
- Access international career opportunities quickly
Career Opportunities
- Industries: Space, Aeronautics, Automotive,Railway and Naval
- Career Paths: Design Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Testing & Validation Engineer, R&D Engineer, Project Manager
- Recruiting Companies: Airbus, Safran, ArianeGroup, Renault Group, Valeo, SNCF, Alstom, Thales, Naval Group
- Employment Rate: 81% of students secure a job before graduation
- Average Starting Salary: €44300 / par an
Accreditation
ESTACA is one of the 204 French engineering schools accredited to award the French engineering degree (“Diplôme d’Ingénieur”).
Practical Information
Founded in 1925
Language of instruction: French (level B2 required for international students)
Duration: 3 years (Engineering degree)
Tuition fees: 10130 € / year
Location: Paris -Saclay (Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines)
Calendar
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From September 25, 2026 to January 5, 2027 — 18:00
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Saturday 17 October — 14:00
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From October 24 to 27 — 11:00
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October 24 and 25
BMI Times Higher Education, France Pavillon – Hanoï, Vietnam
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From October 24 to 27 — 11:00
Round 1 – Engineering Paris – Application Period Open
From September 25, 2026 to January 5, 2027 — 18:00
Location : Candidate Portal
Round 1 of the Engineering Paris applications are open ! You can start your Join a School in France admissions application today.