Advanced Master in Maritime Project Management - Ship Maintenance

The program is structured in two semesters

• the academic semester (approx. 500 hours of classes, tutorials, and design offices) runs from mid-September to the end of February (see details below)
• a second semester dedicated to a professional thesis in a company. It runs from March to the end of August. Students are supported in their search for an internship and, more broadly, in their thinking about their career path.

The academic semester

It combines

• A first part dedicated to the core curriculum to enable you to acquire all the methodological prerequisites and knowledge about the ecosystem of a maritime project, its steering and management.
  • Some examples of subjects taught: Project management tools, quality management, lean management, crisis communication, team management, maintenance engineering, agile methods, etc.
  • A team project on research topics proposed by companies completes this first part of the curriculum. 
     
• The second part of the semester is dedicated to the option you have chosen
  • The “Maritime Project Management” (MPM) option will allow you to deepen your knowledge of the ecosystem of a maritime project (contract law, maritime law, geopolitics of maritime spaces, defense economics, etc.) as well as the management of a maritime project in an international context (international negotiation, intercultural management, international strategic approach, etc. ).
  • The “Ship Maintenance” (MDN) option prepares students to examine all the steps involved in preparing and carrying out a ship maintenance period known as “maintenance in operational condition” (MOC). The courses cover the maintenance program and its planning, port infrastructure and services, and the management of fleet availability and technical shutdowns. The “Ship Maintenance” specialization is taught at the Naval Academy in Brest/Lanvéoc (29) and in Toulon (83).

Specialists in the field at the heart of the training

The curriculum for the Specialized Master's in Maritime Project Management/Ship Maintenance is designed with the involvement of industry professionals in the training. Depending on their profiles, these professionals are involved at several levels:

• During conferences and testimonials aimed at sharing experiences
• As part of lectures or tutorials
• In the proposal of applied projects or internships for the professional sequence
• As members of the Specialized Master's degree improvement committee.

Several organizations and companies support the training, including Naval Group, SOFRESID, PIRIOU, Ailes Marines, and Bretagne Pôle Naval.

Graduates of this Specialized Master's in Maritime Project Management/Ship Maintenance hold positions of responsibility in SMEs and large groups. Areas of activity include ship maintenance, maritime safety and security, the naval and nautical sector, marine energy and mining resources, the maritime environment and coastal development, ports and infrastructure, and maritime transport.

Who is this program for?

To enroll in this specialized master's degree, you must have one of the following:

• a French degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree (engineering, master's, or equivalent)
• or an M1 level with 3 years of professional experience
• or a Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP), with 5 years of professional experience
• or an international Master of Science degree (MSc)
• Or a validated bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience

Each candidate's level of French must enable them to follow courses taught in French. A minimum level of B1 is recommended: https://www.coe.int/en/web/portfolio/self-assessment-grid

What is the schedule and admission process for the 2026 academic year?

Here is the procedure for applicants:

1. Pre-register online at https://formation.ensta-bretagne.fr/ from December 5, 2025, to March 22, 2026. The platform allows you to create your applicant account and browse the list of supporting documents and materials to be provided. Your application must be complete by March 22, 2026*.
2. To validate your application, you must submit your complete application before March 22, 2026, and pay the €30 application fee.
3. International students: We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible (possible visa application procedure).
4. Selection interviews and level tests may be organized.
5. Admission results will be sent to you by email.
6. Final registration: In order to confirm your enrollment, a non-refundable deposit of €500 must be paid.

* The application period may be extended on an exceptional basis for applicants from partner institutions.

Fees for the 2025/2026 academic year

* For students enrolled in the “Ship Maintenance” option, half of the tuition fees are payable to ENSTA and half to the Naval Academy. For French Navy personnel, the fees are payable as follows: €9,000 to ENSTA and €3,000 to the Naval Academy.

Payment deadlines

The application fee must be paid no later than the application deadline (end of online pre-registration). Any incomplete applications will not be presented to the jury.

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).

Tuition fees must be paid no later than the day before the start of the academic year.

Payment methods

You can pay:

• via secure online payment on your personal online account (Aurion)
• for any other payment method, please contact Laurent Gogé : agence-comptable.brest(a)ensta.fr

Financing

Students enrolled in advanced master's programs are not eligible for social criteria scholarships awarded by the CROUS.