Our commitments and certifications

Visiting the campus as part of the Cordées de la Réussite program

For many years, ENSTA has been committed to quality, sustainable development, and social responsibility.
These actions are based on recognized standards (norms, labels, charters) and mobilize a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a collective and sustainable dynamic.

A system of continuous improvement

ENSTA has implemented an integrated management system that complies with the following standards:

  • ISO 9001:2015 (quality management)
  • ISO 21001:2018 (quality of training organizations)

Renewed in March 2025 by AFNOR, the scope covers ENSTA's administration, its research activities (6 laboratories), and training (engineering program, student and apprentice status).

This system is based on:

  • Effective process management
  • A risk-based approach to anticipate challenges
  • Active listening to students and stakeholders
Why these standards?

The implementation of ISO 9001 processes guarantees the quality (general requirements) of the institution and its activities. The ISO 21001 standard complements this approach with criteria specific to education (consideration of specific needs, quality of infrastructure, curriculum design).

ENSTA is the third graduate and post-graduate engineering school in France to be ISO 21001 certified.

Social and environmental responsibility

ENSTA has been awarded the DD&RS “Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility” label, a recognition that validates its social and environmental responsibility policy. A pioneer among France's leading engineering schools, the institution thus confirms its community's commitment to combining academic and scientific excellence in the service of sustainability.

Throughout their studies, our engineering students are made aware of the major challenges of the 21st century:

  • Courses in eco-design and sustainable development
  • Specialized options and courses
  • Impactful entrepreneurial projects
  • Conferences organized by Les Lundis de l'ENSTA (Jean-Marc Jancovici, Cédric Villani, Serge Zaka, etc.).
  • Bio-based hydrogen
  • Optimization of the energy mix
  • Autonomous vehicles
  • CO₂ capture
  • Sustainability of materials

Our laboratories are working on the following topics, for example:

ENSTA also contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, such as the Energy for Climate (E4C) center and the Interdisciplinary Center for Seas and Oceans (CIMO), which it initiated.

Following Decree No. 2023-1400 of December 29, 2023, on the publication of indicators on equal opportunities for women and men in higher education institutions, as well as the decrees of December 5, 2023, ENSTA publishes quantitative and qualitative indicators (available in the French version of this page).

Two committed campuses

Paris-Saclay

  • Main buildings designed in accordance with the High Environmental Quality (HQE) standard
  • Renewable energies: geothermal energy, solar panels
  • Reduction of land use and landscaping

Brest

  • Connected to an urban heating network (85% powered by waste incineration)
  • Reduced CO₂ emissions and energy consumption

Daily actions

  • Widespread selective sorting
  • Reduction in paper consumption
  • Elimination of phytosanitary fertilizers
  • Awareness-raising on energy efficiency

Two safe and inclusive campuses

Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities
  • Awareness-raising from the moment of enrollment and throughout the school year
  • Action plans for gender equality (pay gaps, access to training, promotions)
  • Monitoring indicators and regular campaigns
Combating violence and discrimination
  • System for preventing and combating harassment, discrimination, and sexist and sexual violence
  • Network of trained advisors, information resources, coordination with institutional partners (CGE, CDEFI, ministries)
Accessibility and support for disabilities
  • Dedicated advisors for students and staff
  • Appropriate accommodations (educational, equipment, schedules)
  • Awareness of visible and invisible disabilities

Discover the welcome guide for students with disabilities (Brest campus - in French)

Social and international openness

Welcome and support
  • Financial aid (living allowances, curriculum accommodations)
  • Bienvenue en France label (highest level)
Diversification of recruitment
  • GEI-UNIV program: admission based on qualifications for bachelor's or master's degree holders of all nationalities
Civic engagement

ENSTA participates in the Cordées de la réussite program:

  • Support for middle school students
  • Fight against self-censorship
  • Opening up professional horizons

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