Transport and mobility

At the crossroads of technological, environmental, and societal issues, the transport and mobility sector in the broadest sense has long been an area of excellence at ENSTA. The Institute trains engineers capable of imagining, designing, and deploying innovative solutions to meet the transportation needs of tomorrow.

Whether it be land, rail, naval, or air vehicles, ENSTA is a key player in the discussion and experimentation surrounding new forms of mobility that are safer, more sustainable, and more connected. The teams of research professors cover the entire innovation chain: design and architecture of transport systems, propulsion, advanced materials, embedded systems, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and mobility data analysis.

ENSTA's unique features include:

  • An interdisciplinary approach integrating mechanics, information science, hydrodynamics, and the optimization of complex systems.
  • Maritime expertise that is unique in France, making the school a benchmark in naval architecture, naval defense systems, and marine engineering.
  • A strong focus on land and air mobility, with leading industrial and institutional partnerships in the automotive, rail, and aeronautics sectors.

A commitment to ecological transition, with research on transport electrification, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction.

ENSTA positions itself as a laboratory of ideas and a catalyst for projects promoting smoother, more responsible, and more resilient mobility. Its graduates are called upon to play a decisive role in inventing the transportation of tomorrow, serving society and the planet.

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Company | Innovation | Research
ENSTA Welcomes You to VIVATECH 2026

From June 17 to 20, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host the 2026 edition of Viva Technology, Europe’s largest innovation and technology trade show. ENSTA will be represented there by four startups from its ecosystem, with the head of the ENSTARTUPS...

ENSTA Welcomes You to VIVATECH 2026

From June 17 to 20, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host the 2026 edition of Viva Technology, Europe’s largest innovation and technology trade show. ENSTA will be represented there by four startups from its ecosystem, with the head of the ENSTARTUPS...

International | Research
Protection against unexploded ordnances: ENSTA’s expertise called upon in Japan

On 5 September 2025, an unexploded ordnance (UXO) was discovered on the seabed approximately 9 metres below the surface at Tokuyama-Kudamatsu Port in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan—specifically in the waters about 48 metres west of Berth No. 3...

Protection against unexploded ordnances: ENSTA’s expertise called upon in Japan

On 5 September 2025, an unexploded ordnance (UXO) was discovered on the seabed approximately 9 metres below the surface at Tokuyama-Kudamatsu Port in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan—specifically in the waters about 48 metres west of Berth No. 3...

International | Student Life
International students in the spotlight at both ENSTA campuses

Having pursued a successful internationalization strategy for years, ENSTA now welcomes students from 32 different countries, with international students accounting for more than 25% of the student body on average across both campuses. To highlight this...

International students in the spotlight at both ENSTA campuses

Having pursued a successful internationalization strategy for years, ENSTA now welcomes students from 32 different countries, with international students accounting for more than 25% of the student body on average across both campuses. To highlight this...