A program dedicated to automotive engineering offered on several European campuses
For this program, ENSTA has partnered with several European institutions:
- Czech Technical University (CTU), University of Prague (program taught in English)
- HAN University, Netherlands (program taught in English)
- TU Chemnitz, Germany (program taught in German, UFA/DFH program)
- IFP, France (program taught in French, subject to passing the entrance exam)
Program objective
To train students in an international context, providing them with comprehensive technical expertise in automotive design and vehicle technologies.
Year 1 (Master 1)
The first year is offered at the following institutions:
- ENSTA, Brest campus, France (language of instruction: French)
- CTU, Czech Republic (language of instruction: English)
- TUCH, Germany (language of instruction: German).
The technical content is designed to allow students to choose from a range of specializations in the second year.
Year 2 (Master 2)
In the second year, students can study at:
- ENSTA, Brest campus, France (language of instruction: French):
- Vehicle architecture
- Advanced modeling of materials and structures
- CTU, Czech Republic (language of instruction: English):
- HAN, Netherlands (language of instruction: English):
- Vehicle dynamics and intelligent transportation systems
- TUCH, Germany (language of instruction: German):
- IFP, France (subject to passing the entrance exam, language of instruction: French):
- ICE, powertrains, engines, and fuels
Each institution offers a specific curriculum.
This two-year program is offered primarily at two different international campuses, allowing you to obtain a double degree. However, it is also possible to complete the two-year program at the ENSTA campus in Brest.
Discover the website dedicated to the Master's program
Courses offered at ENSTA
At the end of the program, students in the “Vehicle Architecture” specialization will be able to:
- Lead and coordinate preliminary design studies in close collaboration with partners, customers, and manufacturers
- Develop and define technical solutions for the vehicle project
- Model various issues typical of a vehicle: vehicle dynamics, motorization including alternative or hybrid options, power transmission, etc.
- Check and ensure the “mountability” of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and IT components and elements
- Prepare documentation presenting the inventory of selected solutions and associated risks, taking into account quality and reliability/cost aspects
- Analyze, design, implement, verify, and integrate the modeling of thermodynamic systems and the modeling of the associated control system
- Integrate complex system design teams using typical “systems engineering” approaches and tools
At the end of the program, students in the “Modeling” track will be able to:
- Design and/or use simulation tools for scientific computing
- Solve industrial problems using numerical approximation methods
- Performing tests and analyzing the results
- Simulating models for specification validation
- Providing a critical comparison of the results obtained through simulations and mechanical testing
- Analyzing, designing, implementing, verifying, and integrating the modeling of thermo-mechanical systems, from parts to structures.
Successful professional integration
Teaching methods combining technical skills and project management (theoretical courses, practical work, and projects) will enable you to be immediately operational upon graduation in:
- vehicle and system design,
- automotive system performance qualification,
- mechanical engineering in the broadest sense.
Graduates of this Master's program hold positions in design engineering, production engineering, business engineering, R&D, etc. This program also offers students the opportunity to pursue a PhD if they wish.
Admission requirements
To enroll, you must have:
- a bachelor's degree or equivalent obtained through academic study or through VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience)
- sufficient language skills
- Each candidate's level of French and English must enable them to follow courses in French and English. A minimum level of B1 in both languages is recommended: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portfolio/self-assessment-grid
List of documents to be provided (Master's website)
Fees for the 2025/2026 academic year
uition fees are indexed each year according to the national consumer price index excluding tobacco, as recorded by INSEE for France.
| Master | Application Fee | Tuition Fees | | |
|---|
| | | European Union (EU) Students | Non-EU Students | Organisation |
| Automotive Engineering (1st year)* | 30 € | 2 300 € | 7 000 € | 12 000 € |
| Automotive Engineering (2nd year)* | 30 € | 2 300 € | 5 000 € | 12 000 € |
* Exception: students already enrolled in one of the partner institutions (CTU, HAN, TUC) are exempt from tuition fees for the continuation of their studies in accordance with the cooperation agreement.
Master's students are not eligible for social criteria scholarships awarded by the CROUS. Financial assistance may be available from your region or employment center. Coverage may be available through your training account for courses listed in the RNCP. This is the case for the Master's in Automotive Engineering (RNCP 34069).
Deadlines
- Payment of the application fee must be made no later than the application deadline (after online pre-registration). Any incomplete applications will not be presented to the Selection Committee.
- Tuition fees must be paid no later than the day before the start of the academic year (the final student card will not be issued to students who have not paid these fees).
- Deposit payment: candidates admitted to the main list must confirm their registration within one month, and candidates admitted to the supplementary list within 15 days. These are the default deadlines and should not be taken into account if another deadline is communicated by the school. To confirm their registration, candidates must pay a non-refundable deposit of €500. Payment is made online (see link below).
Payment methods
You can pay:
- via secure online payment in your personal online account (Aurion)
- for any other payment method, please contact Laurent Gogé by email at agence-comptable.brest(a)ensta.fr
