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Within the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, ENSTA brings together a large scientific community located on two complementary campuses, one in Paris-Saclay and the other in Brest on the coast.

ENSTA is a major player in defense ans security, transport and mobility, energy, enginnering for health, marine engineering, and digital science and enginnering. With a mission to train high-level engineers who will take on leadership roles in these fields, ENSTA infuses its teaching with the latest state-of-the-art knowledge thanks to the work of its leading teacher-researchers, in order to design innovative solutions for a safe and sustainable society.

Recognized for its multidisciplinary scientific excellence, ENSTA's two campuses offer unique features and enhanced synergies to a vast network of academic, government, and industrial partners.

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Hybridization of metal 3D printing processes for more resistant parts

Bringing together three prestigious engineering schools under the supervision of the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA), École Polytechnique, ENSTA, and ISAE Supaero, the QUADS2 project aims to hybridize two metal additive manufacturing processes...

Hybridization of metal 3D printing processes for more resistant parts

Bringing together three prestigious engineering schools under the supervision of the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA), École Polytechnique, ENSTA, and ISAE Supaero, the QUADS2 project aims to hybridize two metal additive manufacturing processes...

Institute | Training
2026 Flag Ceremony: a tradition of commitment and excellence

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the traditional Flag Ceremony took place on the ENSTA campus in Brest, a solemn and symbolic event for engineering students studying weapons systems and technology (IETA). These students chose a dual commitment, engineering...

2026 Flag Ceremony: a tradition of commitment and excellence

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the traditional Flag Ceremony took place on the ENSTA campus in Brest, a solemn and symbolic event for engineering students studying weapons systems and technology (IETA). These students chose a dual commitment, engineering...

Institute | Training | Student Life
Ralph Florian Ngonga has his say

Every weeknight, he makes headlines on France 2 as the current champion of the game show “Tout le Monde a son mot à dire” (Everyone Has Their Say), hosted by Bruno Guillon and Sidonie Bonnec. The rest of the time, he is a diligent student in the...

Ralph Florian Ngonga has his say

Every weeknight, he makes headlines on France 2 as the current champion of the game show “Tout le Monde a son mot à dire” (Everyone Has Their Say), hosted by Bruno Guillon and Sidonie Bonnec. The rest of the time, he is a diligent student in the...

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