The ocean is both a source of opportunity and a strategic space. ENSTA, heir to a tradition of excellence unique in France, places naval architecture at the heart of its expertise. It trains engineers and conducts research to address the technological, environmental, and safety challenges associated with the sea.

The Institute covers the entire spectrum of maritime science and technology: naval architecture, ship design and propulsion, hydrodynamics, marine materials, underwater systems, ocean robotics, underwater acoustics, as well as the sustainable exploitation of marine resources and renewable energy at sea.

The school's specific strengths in this field are based on:

  • A long-standing and recognized expertise in naval architecture and systems, both civil and military, which makes ENSTA an international benchmark.
  • Unique expertise in robotics and autonomous underwater systems for exploration, scientific research, maritime safety, and defense.
  • A major contribution to marine renewable energy, thanks to the synergy between naval engineering, mechanics, hydrodynamics, and electrical engineering.
  • A commitment to the sustainable exploitation of the oceans, reconciling technological innovation, ecosystem preservation, and energy transition.

With its state-of-the-art laboratories, industrial and institutional partnerships, and strong roots in both civil and military maritime circles, the new ENSTA is positioning itself as a key player in marine engineering. Its graduates are helping to invent the maritime future, combining performance, sustainability, and sovereignty.

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Tested since September 2025 on the Paris-Saclay campus, menstrual leave is now a right that is gradually being extended to female students on both campuses. This is a major step forward for young women, placing ENSTA among the pioneers of engineering...