Objective: to train engineers who are immediately ready for the workforce and capable of designing, developing, and integrating complex technological systems in an international context.
The ENSTA Bretagne program offers numerous opportunities to tailor your academic path:
- 8 specialization tracks are offered starting in the 2nd year, with a 9th available in the 3rd year,
- the curriculum includes international mobility (a minimum of one mandatory semester),
- a gap year is possible between the 2nd and 3rd years (optional),
- and finally, you can complete your final year through a work-study program (professional training contract).
Curriculum for the 2nd and 3rd Years
A Core Curriculum in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Management and the Humanities, Sports, Languages: Courses in the humanities and social sciences (HSS) are designed to help students develop their managerial, interpersonal, and social skills through a professional development approach, with the goal of preparing them to become independent and responsible engineers.
The goal is to equip them to design, implement, and monitor projects and socio-technical systems in intercultural and international contexts, while driving sustainable and responsible innovation that addresses the challenges of the contemporary world.
Specializations courses
Building on a solid foundation in mechanical design, students tackle major challenges in the automotive sector, such as environmental standards and new powertrains, vehicle weight reduction, reliability, active and passive safety, vehicle interior design, and the evaluation of dynamic performance.
Objectives
Analyze, design, and dimension systems at various scales of the vehicle: from overall architecture to the design of a basic component. Propose solutions that address the challenges of the automotive sector.
Curriculum
- Automotive design and architecture,
- Internal combustion, electric, and hybrid powertrains,
- Vehicle dynamics,
- Power transmission,
- Structural calculations
- Material behavior and fatigue laws...
This specialization trains engineers to analyze and/or design ships or offshore structures by integrating all aspects of naval architecture in accordance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
Objectives
Design all types of ships, submarines, and offshore structures, and develop naval systems of the future.
Curriculum
- Naval hydrodynamics
- Naval structure
- Ship dynamics
- Offshore structure design
- Fluid mechanics
- Materials...
This program in Hydrography and Oceanography prepares you to conduct and evaluate hydrographic surveys, ensure and certify hydrographic accuracy, carry out methodological studies, and quickly adapt to technological advancements in measuring equipment—and even contribute to their development.
Objectives
Participate in coastal and port development programs, assist in the positioning of offshore platforms, create and update nautical charts, conduct oceanographic research…
Curriculum
- Hydrography
- Geodesy
- Oceanography
- Bathymetry
- Data processing
- Positioning
- Interferometry...
Material modeling is essential for the design and optimization of structures across numerous civil and defense industries (aerospace, naval, automotive, energy, biomedical, etc.). It enables the proper sizing of each structure by optimizing material usage and maximizing structural lifespan. Finally, it enables the use of new material-process combinations (metal additive manufacturing, 3D woven composites) and thus the development of new applications that benefit society.
Objectives: to train multi-disciplinary engineers specializing in civil or defense applications (maritime, aerospace, automotive, energy, etc.) and research and development engineers capable of addressing the challenges of modeling complex multi-material structures (composites, metals, elastomers, etc.)
Program
- Experimental characterization and multiscale modeling of material behavior (Metals and additive manufacturing, Composites and nanocomposites, Elastomers)
- Numerical simulation of complex multiphysical phenomena (Thermal, thermodynamics, Dynamics, impact, Vibrations, Buckling)
- Durability of materials and structures (Fatigue life, Aging, Corrosion)
- Mathematical tools for modeling and optimization
Engineering students who choose this specialization learn to design, build, program, and test robots—particularly mobile robots—to carry out a wide range of missions in various environments (marine, terrestrial, and aerial).
Objectives: to train students in the design and testing of mobile robots for the execution of specific missions by integrating the entire process: from design, through manufacturing and programming, to final testing.
Curriculum
- Control Systems (control laws)
- Computer Science (algorithms, programming languages, etc.)
- Perception (vision, machine learning)
- Artificial intelligence
- Modeling / Simulation
- Navigation (Kalman filter, intervals)
- Mechanics (CAD, CNC, CAM)
- Testing...
This specialization trains engineers to design and implement onboard observation systems (drone perception and navigation, driver assistance for smart vehicles, airborne or underwater systems) in both aerial and space environments (remote sensing, radar, hyperspectral, optical) and underwater environments (passive acoustics, sonar). They master advanced technologies in artificial intelligence, signal processing, and automation to optimize these systems, process data, and extract useful information to aid decision-making.
Objectives: Design and implement multi-sensor embedded systems using advanced information processing technologies for decision support.
Curriculum:
- Observation systems,
- Waves and propagation
- Telecommunications
- Sensors
- Information processing
- Decision support
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning...
This specialization offers a systems-based approach that combines computer systems and software engineering to develop secure and reliable digital systems.
Objectives: to train generalist engineers in the field of computer science who are capable of understanding multiple areas of digital technology and digital systems. Future engineers will be trained in methods and technologies related to embedded systems in their distributed and heterogeneous environments (Edge, Cloud), software engineering (design and modeling), and communication systems
Curriculum
- Software Design
- Networks
- Compilation
- Distributed Architectures and Virtualization
- Software Modeling
- System Simulation
This specialization trains engineers to analyze and design pyrotechnic devices and ensure their integration into mechanical systems, taking into account the phenomenological and regulatory constraints associated with the use of energetic materials.
Objectives: to train engineers capable of designing propulsion systems and pyrotechnic mechanisms for space or military applications. They are also able to study the behavior of a structure subjected to dynamic loading (impact, explosion, etc.).
Curriculum
- Detonics
- Combustion
- Shock waves
- Explicit dynamics
- Self-propulsion
- Internal ballistics
- Terminal ballistics
- Pyrotechnic safety
What is the timeline and admission process for the 2026 academic year?
Students may apply as auditors for admission to the second or third year of the ENSTA Bretagne program offered at the Brest campus. Here is the procedure to follow:
- Pre-register online at https://formation.ensta-bretagne.fr/ from December 5, 2025, to March 22, 2026. The platform allows you to create your applicant account and review the list of required documents and supporting materials. Your application must be complete by March 22, 2026*.
- To validate your application, you must submit your complete application by March 22, 2026, and pay the €30 application fee.
- International students: We encourage you to submit your complete application as soon as possible (to allow time for any visa application process).
- Selection interviews and placement tests may be scheduled.
- Admission results will be sent to you by email.
- Final Registration: To confirm your enrollment, a non-refundable deposit of €500 must be paid.
- * The application period may be extended on an exceptional basis for applicants from partner institutions.
If you have any questions, please contact the admissions team (contact details below)
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