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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Alumni
Lords of the Ocean, an adventure that challenges preconceptions about sharks

For over five years, the Lords of the Ocean team—founded by two ENSTA graduates—has been crisscrossing the seas in search of large sharks. They dive to help us understand them better, combat our preconceptions, and protect them more effectively. In 2026...

Lords of the Ocean, an adventure that challenges preconceptions about sharks

For over five years, the Lords of the Ocean team—founded by two ENSTA graduates—has been crisscrossing the seas in search of large sharks. They dive to help us understand them better, combat our preconceptions, and protect them more effectively. In 2026...

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...

Institute | Student Life
The ENSTA Foundation and its sponsors support student initiatives

Organized by the ENSTA Foundation, with support from its sponsors—including SAE* for the 2026 edition—“Make Us Dream” aims to provide financial support for innovative student projects with a technological focus. In 2026, the call for projects selected...

The ENSTA Foundation and its sponsors support student initiatives

Organized by the ENSTA Foundation, with support from its sponsors—including SAE* for the 2026 edition—“Make Us Dream” aims to provide financial support for innovative student projects with a technological focus. In 2026, the call for projects selected...