Engineering Paris

ESTACA

Reinventing transport

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  

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