Design the Transport Systems Shaping Tomorrow's World: Automotive, Aerospace, Space, Rail and Naval Engineering
Employment
83% of students secure a job before graduation
Industry Experience
Up to 12 months of professional experience through internships integrated into the curriculum
International
56 partner universities worldwide and 15% of graduates recruited internationally
Network
10 000+ 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: automotive, aerospace, space, rail, and naval engineering
- A "Learning by Doing" approach based on hands-on projects, experimentation, and technological challenges
- Strong industry immersion with up to 12 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
- Progressive specialization in transportation engineering professions
- Project-based and experiential learning
- Extensive industry immersion
- International opportunities throughout the program
- A curriculum developed in partnership with industry leaders
- Une formation construite avec les industriels du secteur
Build Strong Foundations and Explore Mobility Sectors
- Engineering sciences and transportation technologies
- Introduction to the automotive, aerospace, space, rail, and naval sectors
- First internships and technical projects
- Development of teamwork, leadership, and management skills
Specialize and Shape Your Career Path
- Choice of a specialized area of expertise
- Engineering assignments within companies
- Opportunities for international mobility or a gap year
- Final-year internship with a major player in the mobility and transportation industries
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: Automotive, Aerospace, Space, Rail, 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: 83% of students secure a job before graduation
- Average Starting Salary: €44 495 / 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: 9 950 € / year
Location: Cachan
Calendar
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Wednesday 7 October
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Saturday 10 October
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Sunday 11 October — 09:00
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Saturday 24 October
BMI Times Higher Education – France Pavillon (Hanoï, Vietnam)
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From October 24 to 27