Bachelor of Science in Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is a high quality three-year academic programme offering its graduates the opportunity to pursue their studies on one of our Master's programmes or alternatively to join the workforce upon graduation.

Fully taught in English, the programme welcomes international students from around the globe on our Nantes campus.  

The programme is accredited by the CTI (Commission des Titres d'Ingénieurs), the independent body in charge of accrediting engineering degrees in France.


Diplôme conférant le grade de licence contrôlé par l'état CTI - Commission des titres d'ingénieur
   

The BSc at a glance

  • A 3-year fully accredited bachelor’s degree
  • Open to international applicants with a high school diploma in science or equivalent
  • Fully taught in English
  • Mixed cohort of international students
  • 1800 face-to-face teaching hours
  • Location: Centrale Nantes campus, Nantes, France
  • Next intake: every year in September
Overview

Choose your programme

The three-year programme comprises two years of core curriculum courses and a final year with a choice of four academic focus areas: Mechanical Engineering, Fluids and Energy, Civil Engineering or Signal Control and Robotics.

Get hands-on industry exposure

In line with the school's values a third of the programme focuses on business sciences, social sciences and languages with a strong emphasis on developing professional and even entrepreneurial skills. Students will gain invaluable hands-on experience through two work placements - a six-week internship at the end of year 2 and a 16-week final year internship in a company - which can be undertaken in France or overseas. Coursework also includes regular contact with industry via industrial study projects and engineering projects. External speakers and industry experts play active role in the curriculum, particularly in the final year academic focus areas.

Study in English

The language of instruction is English. Whilst there is no prior requirement to speak the French language for admission to the Bachelor programme, French language classes are provided to give students the means not only to get by in French in their daily lives, but also to fully benefit from internship opportunities in France. Students are expected to obtain a B1/B2 level in French upon completion of the programme (B1 minimum required).

Course Content

Download syllabus | BSc

 
Year 1

Autumn Semester Courses
ECTS Hours
MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Analysis I 24
Linear Algebra I 24
Algorithmics 24
Intro. to Scientific Computing 24
12 96
PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING
CAD & Design 24
Statics 22
Introduction to Physics I: Optics 24
Matter & Materials 24
12 94
LANGUAGES & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
French as a Foreign Language I or Modern Language I 32
Business English I 16
Professional skills I 24
Pre-professional activities I 36
6 108


30 ECTS, 298 teaching hours

Spring Semester Courses
ECTS Hours
MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Analysis II 24
Linear Algebra II 24
Scientific Programming 24
Data structure management 24
12 96
PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING
Dynamics and Vibrations 22
Introduction to Physics II: Electromagnetism 22
Electrical Engineering basics 22
Product Design Methodology 24
CAD & Design – Reverse engineering 12
12 102
LANGUAGES, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & SOCIETY
French as a Foreign Language II or Modern Language II 32
Business English II 16
Professional skills II 24
Pre-professional activities II 36
Sustainable Engineering I 24
6 132
 

30 ECTS, 330 teaching hours

Year 2

Autumn Semester Courses
ECTS HOURS
MATHEMATICS, NUMERICS & CONTROL
Analysis III 24
Probability & Statistics 24
Automatic Control 24
Industrial Automation Systems 24
12 96
MECHANICS AND ENERGY
Thermodynamics I 24
Vibrations 24
Structural Mechanics 24
Heat Transfer I 24
12 96
LANGUAGES & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
French as a Foreign Language III 40
Business English III 20
Social Sciences III 24
Pre-professional activities III 36
Engineering Project I 24
6 144
 

30 ECTS, 336 teaching hours

Spring Semester Courses
ECTS HOURS
MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Numerical Analysis 24
Introduction to Data Science 24
4 48
PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING
Manufacturing 24
Industrial Engineering 24
Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 24
Fluid Mechanics 24
12 96
LANGUAGES, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & SOCIETY
French as a Foreign Language IV 40
Business English IV 20
Social Sciences IV 24
Pre-professional activities IV 36
Sustainable Engineering II 24
Engineering Project II 36
9 180
INTERNSHIP
Non-skilled internship 5 -


30 ECTS, 324 teaching hours

Year 3

Autumn Semester Courses
ECTS Hours
ACADEMIC FOCUS I
Courses according to choice of Academic Focus Area (ME, FE, CE, SIGCORO) see below* 12 96
ACADEMIC FOCUS II
Courses according to choice of Academic Focus Area (ME, FE, CE, SIGCORO) see below** 12 96
INDUSTRIAL PROJECT
Industrial Project I                                         24
2 24
LANGUAGES & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
French as a Foreign Language V 32
Business English V 16
Social Sciences V 24
Pre-professional activities V 24
4 96


30 ECTS, 312 teaching hours

Spring Semester Courses
ECTS Hours
ACADEMIC FOCUS III
Courses according to choice of Academic Focus Area (ME, FE, CE, SIGCORO) see below*** 15 132
INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH
Industrial Project II    24
Research Methodology and Practice 24
3 48
LANGUAGES
French as a Foreign Language VI 12
1 12
INTERNSHIP
Final internship 11 -
 

30 ECTS, 192 teaching hours


At the end of Year 2 students choose an academic focus area for their final year from four on offer: Mechanical Engineering, Fluids and Energy, Civil Engineering or Signal Control and Robotics. This choice determines their Academic Focus I, II and III courses in semesters 5 and 6 (324 teaching hours).

 
Mechanical Engineering (ME)

FOCUS I

  • Continuum Mechanics - Advanced | 24 H
  • Industrial engineering - Advanced | 24 H
  • Forming Processes | 24 H
  • Material Science | 36 H
FOCUS II
  • Finite Element Method I | 36 H
  • Project management | 24 H
  • Numerical methods for the analysis of experimental full field data | 24 H
FOCUS III
  • Material selection | 24 H
  • Finite Element Method II - Transient problems | 24 H
  • Manufacturing II - Industrialisation | 24 H
  • CAD & Design - Virtual reality | 12 H
  • Composite Structures | 24 H
  • Introduction to biomechanical engineering | 24 H
Fluids and Energy (FE)

FOCUS I

  • Thermodynamics II | 24 H
  • Fluid mechanics II | 24 H
  • Gas dynamics | 24 H
  • Incompressible aerodynamics | 24 H
FOCUS II
  • Introduction to turbomachinery | 24 H
  • Introduction to combustion | 24 H
  • Heat transfer II | 24 H
  • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) | 24 H

FOCUS III

  • Applied fluid mechanics | 24 H
  • Basics of CFD | 36 H
  • Wind engineering | 24 H
  • Renewable energies | 24 H
  • Basics of Ship design | 24 H
Civil Engineering (CE)

FOCUS I

  • Soil and Rock mechanics | 36 H
  • Mechanics of Civil Engineering Materials and Structures | 24 H
  • Structural Design | 24 H
FOCUS II
  • Building Physics | 24 H
  • Practical design / Applications | 48 H
  • Building Technology | 24 H
FOCUS III
  • Structural Dynamics | 24 H
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Natural Risks | 36 H
  • Modelling of Structures by FEM and BIM | 36 H
  • Complex Infrastructures | 36 H
Signal, Control and Robotics (SIGCORO)

FOCUS I

  • Computer Programming and Data Analysis | 24 H
  • Complex Analysis | 24 H
  • Electrical Engineering | 24 H
  • Robotics I | 24 H
FOCUS II
  • Signal Processing | 24 H
  • Feedback Control Systems | 36 H
  • Embedded Systems | 24 H
FOCUS III
  • Optimization | 24 H
  • Statistics | 24 H Robotics II | 24 H
  • Image Processing | 24 H
  • Electronics | 24 H

Special study arrangements

Students on the BSc Programme may benefit from special study arrangements in certain cases:

 
  • Elite athletes and performers / Students involved in a national association
    Provisions can be made for students who are elite athletes, performers or those involved in a national association, to enable them to successfully pursue their dual objectives (study and sports/arts/associative).
  • Illness or accident In the event of long-term illness or accident
    Special arrangements can be made to enable the student to attend the study programme for longer than planned.
  • Disability and impairment
    Special arrangements can be made to accommodate students with a disability or serious impairment, with regard both to the student's educational needs and his or her ability to be on campus.

Learn more

Admission and Eligibility
 
Who is eligible to apply?
  • Open to students preparing a high school diploma in science or equivalent, or having obtained this qualification within the last 12 months.
  • Applicants must be under 26 years of age on 1 January of the year of entry to the programme.
What are the selection criteria?

Basic criteria

  • Academic results - based on a GPA conversion (60%). NB two-years of academic records must be provided and show courses in mathematics and/or sciences
  • Mathematics/science grades (20%)
  • Proficiency in English (20%) * with a minimum score of TOEFL: 78 / TOEIC: 800 / IELTS: 6.0 / Cambridge B2 First Test - 173 or higher / Cambridge C1 Advanced Test - 160 or higher,
     

NB No proficiency requirements in the French language

* Applicants who carried out their studies in English (you must provide an official confirmation letter from your high school) are eligible without passing proficiency test, but providing the results of a recognized international test can add value to the application.
Students who completed their studies in the countries listed below are exempted from submitting a language certificate: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, English-speaking Canada, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica, Kiribati, Liberia, Mauritius, Micronesia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America, Zambia or Zimbabwe.

Selection process

Applicants are selected based on their application form, and take account of the applicant’s academic performance, his/her attitude and progress in class, his/her motivation, the relevance of his/her career plans, extra-curricular activities, and his/her level of proficiency in English. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview via videoconference.

The purpose of the interview is to confirm information provided in the application and to assess:

 
  • Motivation to follow the programme;
  • Extra-curricular activities;
  • Intellectual curiosity;
  • Potential and ability to adapt to a new environment;
  • Language proficiency in English.
How to apply
  • Apply online: https://ecandidat.ec-nantes.fr
  • Applications open from 30 October 2024
  • Closing date: 10 June 2025 at the latest. Applications will close once the 20 places for international students have been allocated, so early applications are recommended.
  • Admissions contact: admissioncc79de92-e7b8-49ee-8982-ea2aa51e7811@ec-nantes.fr

Application Process

  • Applications should be submitted on the eCandidat platform as early as possible (see user guide below)
  • Applications are reviewed upon submission of complete applications. Once your complete application has been received you can expect to receive a response within 2 to 3 weeks informing you whether or not you proceed to the next stage.
  • Selected applicants will be invited for an interview via videoconference.
  • Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by email within 10 days.
     

* Early Bird Applications - Applicants who submit their complete application before the deadlines below may qualify for a tuition fee reduction:

 
  • Before 28/3/2025 - A reduction of €1,500 for the first year of BSc study is granted to international students (including Europeans) who apply during the first admissions round and make their first tuition payment within one month of being offered a place on the programme. French students applying via Parcoursup are not eligible.
  • Before 9/5/2025 - A reduction of €500 for the first year of BSc study is granted to international students (including Europeans) who apply during the second admissions round and make their first tuition payment within one month of being offered a place on the programme. French students applying via Parcoursup are not eligible.

Required Documents

You will need to submit the following documents as part of your application:

  • Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in English.
  • A certified copy in English or French of your secondary school diploma; or failing that, the current year's enrolment certificate for the final year of high school studies and academic transcripts.
  • Copy of an identity document (e.g. passport).
  • English test score (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS). NB Not required for native speakers of English.

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Visa requirements

If you are a non-EU student you must apply for a long-stay student visa in order to follow this programme.
 

Learn more:
 

Please ensure that you apply to the nearest French consulate or embassy as soon as possible and no later than three months before your expected date of arrival.

 
Tuition Fees and Financing

Tuition Fees

  • €12,000 per annum. Tuition fees are guaranteed for the duration of the programme.
  • Early Bird Applications:
    • A reduction of €1,500 for the first year of BSc study is granted to international students (including Europeans) who apply before 28/3/2025 and make their first tuition payment within one month of being offered a place on the programme. French students applying via Parcoursup are not eligible.
    • A reduction of €500 for the first year of BSc study is granted to international students (including Europeans) who apply before 9/5/2025 and make their first tuition payment within one month of being offered a place on the programme. French students applying via Parcoursup are not eligible.

Scholarship opportunities

  • Elite Scholarships may be awarded based on scientific excellence criteria. The award is for the duration of the 3-year programme (provided that the student does not repeat a year) for a maximum annual amount of €6000.
  • Opportunities within the framework of certain international agreements, may be available for periods of international mobility within the programme.
Sustainable Development Goals

Contribution to sustainable development goals

 
SDG 7 - AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

SDG 9 - INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Learn more about Centrale Nantes' commitment to the 17 sustainable development goals

Video Transcript

Meet Our Graduates - Hallelujah from Ethiopia, Bachelor of Science in Engineering

My name is Hallelujah, I'm 22 years old and I'm originally from Ethiopia. I graduated from Centrale Nantes with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 2021.

Why did you decide to join Centrale Nantes? 

It was a very unique opportunity and the school is one of the highest-ranked engineering schools. So, that's obvious. But the two top reasons that actually convinced me was one, the scholarship. I was offered a very great scholarship, that was very accommodating and, it was a very nice scholarship offer. And the other thing is actually the application process. It felt like it had a really good personal touch to it. Because I felt like I had a very good communication with the admittance committee and they addressed all my concerns. And the communication was just great generally. 

What did you enjoy the most about the course?

There was a very good balance between the scientific classes and the practical classes we had. Even though we were studying engineering, we also had the opportunity to have very creative and very active classes. And every year, we had a project work, an engineering project that we had to do. And it gives the students an opportunity to really be creative, come up with their own ideas, and we really managed to work on our own. 

What about student life on campus? 

Amazing! There was something for everyone. There were lots of clubs that students could join, and could participate in different activities that they were interested in, that were outside their courses. But I would say the best part for me was living conditions. Because we would be set up in this appartement, where we get to meet new people from all over the world and personally it really gave me the chance to form meaningful relationships, and to this day, I'm very close to my flatmates and the people I got to meet there whilst staying at campus. 

What are you doing now? 

Currently I'm in Paris working in VINCI construction. I'm working as an assistant project manager, in methods and studies with Sogea-Satom, a part of VINCI Construction that strictly focuses on African countries, projects in African countries. My work includes working on technical designs, and studies for constructions in the 26 countries we have all over Africa. 

What are your plans for the future? 

I would like to go back to school to do my masters, something connected to business. And then maybe also pursue for my PhD. And, ultimately, the goal is to return home and possibly open my own business. 

Centrale Nantes in 3 words?

Inclusive - Network - Adaptable

Why choose the BSc?

A choice of four academic focus areas in year 3:

 
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fluids and Energy
  • Civil Engineering
  • Signal Control and Robotics

 Academic excellence

 
  • Top 400 for Engineering in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025 (3rd school in France)
  • 102nd in the world for Mechanical Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Fully taught in English for a cohort of international students

 
  • Language of instruction - 100% English
  • Learn French - language classes provided throughout the three years.
  • 40% international students and 87 nationalities on campus

Strong links with industry

 
  • Hands-on experience through two internships
  • Regular contact with industry via industrial and engineering projects.
  • Industry experts play an active role in the curriculum

Fully accredited degree preparing for Master's studies

 
  • Pursue your studies with an international master's programme in France or elsewhere.
  • Centrale Nantes offers 4 Master of Science (MSc) programmes, all of which are fully accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
   
After the BSc

Pursue your studies

Graduates of the BSc in Engineering can pursue their studies with an international master's programme in France or elsewhere. They are ideally placed to continue their studies at Centrale Nantes on one of our Master of Science (MSc) Programmes, all of which are fully accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. These programmes are taught in English with a choice of different specialisms. Centrale Nantes is also involved in seven Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees.

 

With a choice of four academic focus areas in year 3, students are prepared for the challenges of the following Master of Science programmes:
 

Academic Focus Choice
Academic Focus Master of Science (MSc) Programmes
Mechanical Engineering (ME) Master Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Fluids and Energy (FE) Master Programmes in Marine Technology Master Programmes in Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering (CE) Master Programmes in Civil Engineering
Signal, Control & Robotics (SIGCORO) Master Programmes in Control & Robotics



Watch the video for Lydia's feedback on pursuing a Master's degree at Centrale Nantes after her Bachelor of Science
Video Transcript

Meet our Students - Lydia from Ethiopia, Master Data Science & AI (EIT-M), Bachelor of Engineering Class of 2022

My name is Lydia. I'm from Ethiopia. I did my Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Centrale Nantes. Now I'm doing my Master's in Data Science and AI - my first year here. 

Why did you decide to join Centrale Nantes?

I was always interested in doing engineering, so I decided to do some research about the school. I found out that it was one of the top engineering schools. I also had friends who were already studying here. I asked them about the school, about the courses and their lives here. I found out that they were having a good time, so I decided to come here. 

How is the programme going so far? 

My Master's programme is in Data Science and AI. I'm doing my first year here. It has wonderful courses, which are more concentrated in industrial engineering and I'm having a really good time doing them. 

What are your plans for the future? 

Now I'm doing my Master's in Data Science and AI with EIT Manufacturing. I'm doing my first year here and I'll be doing my second year in Italy. I'm interested in gaining experience in the industrial engineering field. I'm also interested in doing my PhD. 

What about student life on campus? 

There's so many activities to do on campus; starting from sports to dance to music!

Centrale Nantes in 3 words?

Adventure - Challenging - Rewarding

Watch the video for Yudisteer's feedback on pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science in the USA after his Bachelor of Science

Video transcript

Yudhisteer: from Mauritius. Bachelor of Science in Engineering

My name is Yudhisteer and I graduated from Centrale Nantes with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 2020.

Why did you decide to join Centrale Nantes?

Mainly for three reasons. For the first reason: it’s because Centrale Nantes is one of the top engineering schools in France. Secondly, I got a full scholarship to attend the school. And, thirdly, the course is a general foundation course so it allows you to learn many fields before you specialise in a specific field if you’re going for Master’s studies.

What did you enjoy the most about the course?

I like that the first two years you got to learn a lot about mathematics and physics, which is actually very useful for me right now because I’m doing my Master’s. Also, you have teachers who have a lot of experience in industry, so they teach you a lot of practical aspects of the industry after your studies where you’re going to work. And, thirdly, I like that sports are mandatory in France. So I got to earn about squash and ultimate Frisbee and I enjoyed these sports.

What about student life on campus?

Student life is great. There are a lot of sports clubs and student organisations, which you can participate in. Every year you have a careers expo where you can go and meet people and network with them. Nantes is a small town and everything is close-knit. Everything is close by and you can visit by tram. Overall, it’s a very good student community.

What are you doing now?

For my final year internship, I returned to Mauritius, where I did my internship in the textile industry. I started as an industrial engineer but, shortly after, I discovered my passion for using data science tools to solve problems. I stayed in the company and worked as a data scientist for two years. My job was to use machine learning and AI to automate processes. Currently, I’m doing ma master’s at the University of Rochester in New York state. I’m doing a master’s in Data Science.

What are your plans for the future?

After finishing my Master’s, I want to work in the US. I want to work in the autonomous vehicle industry as a computer vision developer. At some point I want to do an MBA. Hopefully, one day I’ll open my own company.

Centrale Nantes in 3 words?

  • Intense
  • Innovative
  • Impactful

Career Prospects

Students benefit from individual careers guidance from the Student Life Team at Centrale Nantes. Face-to-face or online careers sessions, mentoring sessions with graduates, webinars, online forums, etc. help future graduates to find their path.

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering prepares its students for direct entry into the workforce. Excellent careers prospects await graduates in startups, SMEs, mid-sizes and large groups alike across varied sectors of activity:

 
  • Transport - automotive, aeronautical, naval and railway
  • Building, public works and sustainable construction
  • Energy, water and environment
  • Food and beverage industries
  • Health, biomedical
  • Robotics and telecommunications
  • Defence
  • Maritime industry (offshore, MRE)

Examples of job opportunities:

  • Works coordinator: The works coordinator is a supervisor on the building sites. Throughout a project, he or she is responsible for ensuring that the work is carried out properly by all the external service providers selected. The works supervisor ensures good contact and communication between all the service providers in the field, and coordinates the tasks under the authority of the works manager. Their daily work consists of managing the technical resources required for the construction of a project, as well as the human and financial resources needed to ensure that the project runs smoothly.
  • Structural draughtsman: The job of structural draughtsman consists in making a project imagined by an architect a reality by adding calculations made by the design engineers. He/she draws up the various plans and diagrams of the future structure. It is up to him/her to choose the most appropriate scale and not to leave out any detail in the representation of the various structures. He/she is also a mediator between the designers of the project and those who carry it out, when sometimes the design proves to be impossible as it stands, and requires certain modifications.
  • R&D technician: The R&D technician participates in the various development phases of a research and/or development project (carrying out tests, measurements and analyses, making 3D projections, first-level maintenance of laboratory equipment).
  • Technician / Methods manager: The main objective of the methods manager is to optimise production by allocating the necessary resources (equipment, methods, human resources, etc.). The methods manager validates and improves the manufacturing process.
  • Robotics integrator: The robotics integrator studies, integrates and develops robotic solutions for existing processes or those under development.
  • Operational manager of an energy production site
  • Assistant CFD calculation engineer in a design office or research laboratory
  • Assistant design engineer for energy systems
What our students say
  • Juan-Nicolas | BSc Bachelor Science in Engineering, Class of 2026
    October 7, 2024
    "One of the main reasons why I chose to study at Centrale Nantes is its academic excellence and its international openness... this institution offers you a high quality education, giving you the basis for a successful future and opens the doors to discover different cultures ..."
  • Tadeo | BSc Bachelor Science in Engineering, Class of 2026
    October 7, 2024
    "The university offers excellent facilities and its students make use of them by organising sporting and social events regularly. Also, there is a residence for first-year students that is located right next to the campus, so that they can walk to class."
  • Inès | Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Class of 2027
    September 30, 2024
    "I chose this course for the academic reputation of the Ecoles Centrale, which is one of the most comprehensive and formative ... opening up numerous job prospects. What's more, the bachelor's degree is taught in English, which was a major factor in my choice, as it opens doors for me internationally.Student life was also a major factor..."

Focus on unique resources
 
Centrale-Audencia-ensa incubator

The Centrale-Audencia-Ensa incubator is an entrepreneurship support programme which aims to boost the creation of innovative companies in the Pays de la Loire region. The incubator is open to students and graduates of the three schools with a mature project (solution, market, team) to develop.

The unique collaboration between three nationally and internationally recognised educational and research establishments, in the fields of engineering, management, communication, design and architecture, provides exceptional conditions for the development of incubated projects. The Centrale-Audencia-Ensa incubator is fully in tune with the dynamics of the Nantes and Loire region thanks to its strong involvement in a particularly innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
 

Hydrodynamic and Ocean Engineering Tank


Amongst the largest in Europe, Centrale Nantes' ocean test facilities include a towing tank, a hydrodynamic and ocean engineering tank, a shallow water tank and a recirculating canal. The ocean engineering tank measures 50m long by 30m wide by 5m deep and is equipped with a segmented wave maker. It is used, for example, to study deep water offshore systems, seakeeping trials for ships, study of the performance of wave power systems and floating wind turbines.
 

Engine Test Benches

These test facilities allow experimental characterization and numerical modeling of complex energy systems. This research is accompanied by a societal challenge: reducing the consumption of fossil fuels and polluting emissions.

 

Sustainability and Green Building Platform


This platform provides researchers and companies with exceptional experimental and digital resources.

In order to meet the challenges of environmental civil engineering, the platform brings together simulation tools adapted for design and management of the lifecycle of structures.

 

Composite Materials and Processes Platform

This experimental equipment makes it possible to produce organic composites and to characterize materials in physical terms. The platform provides the right conditions for the world-class research activity conducted in the field of mechanics of materials and processes.

 

Campus facilities

Centrale Nantes houses 17 buildings on a 40-acre green campus. In addition to the standard facilities of a university campus (classrooms, media library, computer rooms, etc.), it is home to 13 research platforms, some of which are unique in France, and modern and varied sports facilities, the Centrale-Audencia-Ensa incubator and vibrant student life. Facilities on the Centrale Nantes campus:

 
Video transcript

Welcome to one of France’s most prestigious engineering schools.
This is where we prepare the world of tomorrow - a sustainable world where research and teaching inspire each other, where we contribute each and nervy day to meeting the challenges of energy transition, the factory of the future and healthcare.
Welcome to a school which offers more than 400 course combinations, a school where students play an active role in decision making, a diverse school with over 70 nationalities on campus.
Welcome to Centrale Nantes.

  • 45 classrooms
  • 6 lecture theatres 
  • 13 computer rooms (with nearly 180 fully equipped PCs and extended opening hours)
  • 1 media library
  • 6 research institutes
  • Sports and cultural facilities: 1 gymnasium, 1 multisport/dojo hall, squash courts, 1 piano room
  • 1 student house
  • Student residence - a limited number of places are available for our first-year international bachelor-level students in the Max Schmitt halls of residence on campus
  • 1 FabLab, a space designed to encourage innovation and creativity, open to students and staff of the school
  • 1 online platform for students, Onboard, with timetables, grades, attendance management, distance learning and teaching resources,
  • 1 Moodle platform (Hippocampus) with collaborative functionality available to faculty and students (additional resources, working groups, forum, online assessments, etc.).
  • Students also have access to meeting rooms / learning innovation / videoboxes equipped with video projectors, cameras, interactive whiteboards, etc., for their classes, presentation preparation, project work, etc.
  • 1 lifelong email address and an individual digital workspace and storage space, with remote 24H access.


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Published on May 13, 2022 Updated on March 13, 2025