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Engineering program - International candidate

Several options are available to you depending on the type of agreement between your institution and the École nationale des ponts et chaussées.

Master's programs

Energy transition, mobility, sustainable construction, environmental economics...: benefit from high-level training and a degree offering numerous career opportunities by enrolling in one of the school's many master's programs.
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Doctorate

The School offers doctoral programs notably through the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, of which it is a member.
International students can apply for doctoral programs.

Advanced Masters - Mastère Spécialisé®

Our advanced Masters - Mastère Spécialisé® are available as part of a career change or career development, in order to develop expertise and acquire dual skills.
Admission procedures are detailed on the pages for each program.
International students can apply.

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Back to school 2026-2027: information

To help you prepare for the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, here's some practical information, depending on your course. See the Registering and re-registering at the School section Engineering program In order to register or reregister, and...
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Academic year 2026–2027: a financial support from the School for engineering students not eligible for CROUS grants

École nationale des ponts et chaussées is introducing a specific grant for engineering students who are not eligible for CROUS means-tested grants, in particular certain international students from outside the European Union, for the 2026–2027 academic...
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Engineering program

The engineering program at École nationale des ponts et chaussées prepares all students to become engineers and leaders capable of inventing solutions for adapting our societies to climate change , and reducing the environmental footprint of our...
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Research

2026 key figures 11 research laboratories, including 6 UMR CNRS (National Research Center units) 509 researchers and academics 718 PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows 1,121 rank A publications €15.2 million in revenues from research partnerships...
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Advanced Master in Railway and Urban Transport System Engineering

Background The rapid growth in the railway sector has prompted constructors and operators to turn to the grandes Ecoles to create a high-level educational programme aimed at engineers, project managers or executives likely to work in the railway or urban...
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Advanced Master in Supply Chain Design & Management

Background In recent years, logistics and subsequently supply chain management have come to play a fundamental role in business. The tough economic environment in which companies now operate has further reinforced the importance of logistics functions...
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The laboratories

CEREA - Atmospheric Environment Education and Research Center Themes: air quality, pollution dispersal and transportation, atmospheric modeling on an urban and regional scale, data assimilation. CEREA is committed to an ambitious scientific policy to...
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Executive Master in Management of Energy Projects

Context and Objectives According to the International Energy Agency, investments in the energy sector amounted to US$ 2.7 trillion in 2022. Energy is a domain where investments are often very large, and technically very complex. The current transformation...
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European electricity system planning for 2050: a serious game - 2nd edition

This activity offers a multidisciplinary team-based learning experience focused on one of the major challenges facing Europe: designing a resilient, efficient, and carbon-neutral electricity system for the decades ahead. Over five days, participants will...
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City, Environment, Transportation

The department welcomes students who wish to practice, as engineers, occupations related to the development of territories and cities, development and management of networks, in the field of transport and environment. To know the academic prerequisites...
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Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Objective: to become research engineers or design engineers for the development of new products, materials, and robotics. A solid understanding of the concepts and tools of continuum mechanics under transformation; A pedagogical approach that emphasizes...
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Academic year 2026-2027: means-tested grants for engineering students to be assessed and administered by the CROUS

The École nationale des ponts et chaussées has signed an agreement with the Créteil CROUS: from the start of the 2026–2027 academic year, means-tested grants for engineering students will be processed and administered by the CROUS Créteil. Apply for a...
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