Master of Science (MSc) Programmes

Looking for a world-class Master's in engineering, taught in English?

Centrale Nantes offers Master of Science (MSc) programmes with a choice of specialisms for M1 and M2 entry as well as Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters - which highlight the excellence of the teaching on our master's programmes in:

• Marine Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Control and Robotics
• Civil Engineering

Attractive funding opportunities - including partial tuition fee waivers - are available for students enrolling in a MSc Programme at Centrale Nantes.

Centrale Nantes is also currently involved in seven Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJMs) - prestigious international study programmes, jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions. EU-funded scholarships are awarded to the best student candidates applying under annual selection rounds.

Centrale Nantes's Master of Science (MSc) Programmes are all fully accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and give full access to PhD studies in France or abroad. Four of our Master of Science (MSc) programme specialisms offer high-potential students the opportunity to join our Integrated Master-PhD Track which draws on the areas of excellence of our research institutes and our existing programmes to bring together two years of Master studies and three years at PhD level.
 

Marine Technology

• MSc Hydrodynamics for Ocean Engineering | M-TECH HOE
  Integrated Master-PhD track available
• MSc Atlantic Master on Ship Operation & Naval Engineering | M-TECH AMASONE

Discover our Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters in Marine Technology:

 

• Master in Renewable Energy in the Marine Environment - REM+ (no intake in 2025/26)
• Advanced Design of Sustainable Ships and Offshore Structures - EMship+

Learn more about our Marine Technology Master's Programmes

Mechanical Engineering

• MSc Advanced Manufacturing | M-ENG AM
• MSc Advanced Composite Engineering and Science | M-ENG ACES (M2 entry only in 2025/26)
• MSc Atmospheric Dynamics for Environment and Energy | M-ENG ADEE (M1 entry only in 2025/26)
• MSc Energetics and Propulsion | M-ENG EP

Learn more our Mechanical Engineering Master's Programmes

Control and Robotics

• MSc Data Science, Signal and Image Processing | CORO DASSIP
  Integrated Master-PhD track available
• MSc Advanced Robotics | CORO IMARO
  Integrated Master-PhD track available
• Joint programme in Advanced Robotics | EMARO

Discover our Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters in Control and Robotics:

 

• Electric Vehicle Propulsion and Control - E-PiCo+
• European Master in Dynamics of Renewables-Based Power Systems - DREAM
• European Master on Control of Renewable Energy Systems - EU-CORE (new for 2025/26)
• Japan-Europe Master on Advanced Robotics - JEMARO - (no intake in 2025/26)

Learn more our Control and Robotics Master's Programmes

Civil Engineering

• MSc Materials and Structures in their Environment | C-ENG MSE
  Integrated Master-PhD track available

Discover our Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Civil Engineering:

• Mechanics of Sustainable Materials and Structures (MS²)

Learn more our Civil Engineering Master's Programmes

What our graduates say

Meet Master's graduates Lucia, Fouad, Dinesh, Nethaji, Dewan, Maab and Kevin who look back on their time with us and share their advice on graduation day 2024

Video Transcript

Hi! My name is Lucia and I’m from Italy.
My name is Dewan. I'm from Dakar, Bangladesh.
My name is Kevin. I’m from Mexico.
My name is Maab. I’m from Sudan.
I’m Dinesh and I’m from Chennai, India.
My name is Nethaji Ruthiravel. I'm from India.
I’m Fouad, from Algeria.

How are you feeling on graduation day?
My family’s here so I’m really excited because I hadn’t seen them in a while.
Proud and thankful as all the hard work finally paid off.
I’m feeling proud and happy.
It's like a dream come true for me. I would like to say thanks to my professors.
I’m really happy to be here, to see all of my friends again and celebrate together this big achievement.
After two years of hard work I'm feeling very, very great.
I feel grateful, I feel accomplished and I’m ready for what’s next.

What's your best memory of Centrale Nantes?
The first week I came to Nantes. I discovered new things… all the world I would say of Centrale Nantes.
Probably when I first arrived and I met everyone, that was amazing.
Late night hours and the hard work.
Getting together to study with my friends. That was really exciting for me because we tried to discuss all the classes, all the courses, but also getting together outside of school to hang out.
At Centrale Nantes there’s always something happening, events that connect us to the locals, giving us experience of French culture. I have had several such opportunities here, where strangers became friends, and friends became family. It’s not just a social event, but a life-changing one and I’m forever grateful to Centrale Nantes for giving me that.

What are you doing now/next?
Currently I’m working as an Industrial Process consultant at Dassault Systèmes in Paris.
I’m working as a Maintenance Coordinator on an offshore wind farm.
I’m doing a PhD in Centrale Nantes. I did my final year internship here and then I was offered a PhD position. I didn’t think twice to take it.
I’m thinking about a PhD. I’m actually applying.
Right now, I’m applying the skills that I gained here to make an impact in the electric mobility field.
Right now, well, I started a PhD. I’m doing it at Centrale Nantes as well in the LS2N Lab.
Currently I’m searching for opportunities as a researcher or for PhD positions.

Any advice for future Master's applicants?
Try to enjoy, make new friends, not just all the focus on academics.
Embrace it, go out of your comfort zone, meet people, open your mind.
Enjoy your classes, have fun, but also study a lot because you never know when you’re gonna need all that you studied.
Look at it and apply here because they’ll have a great life in Nantes.
Focus on your studies. Learn French. Au début je ne parle pas très bien français, maintenant je parle très bien français.  
Enjoy the opportunity, work hard and enjoy harder.
Always say ‘yes’ to challenges, ‘no’ to procrastination and ‘maybe’ to that second croissant.

Centrale Nantes in 3 words?
Experience and challenge, internationality, inclusivity, dynamic, friendship, innovation, global, excellence, green, transformative, diversity, high quality education

Why choose Centrale Nantes for your degree abroad?