The ESTP Civil Engineering programme is designed for students wishing to train in English for careers in sustainable construction, smart cities, and civil engineering. Over three years, it offers full immersion in a multicultural environment, driven in particular by international students and faculty, and combining academic excellence with hands-on professional practice.
This programme trains globally minded engineers capable of supporting energy, digital, and environmental transitions. It develops technical, managerial, and environmental competencies while integrating BIM, construction innovation, and sustainability challenges.
The programme is based on project-based learning, company internships, and close collaboration with industry stakeholders, and offers opportunities for dual degrees or access to research pathways. Designed in partnership with companies, the programme aims to maximise employability in an international context.
The ESTP Civil Engineering track is a 100% English-taught programme focused on low-carbon public works and sustainable civil engineering.
Leadership, project management, communication, and ethics to address complex challenges in construction and infrastructure.
Immediate integration into careers linked to major urban projects, low-carbon construction, and territorial transformation.
Training engineers capable of designing, managing, and assessing sustainable construction projects in France and internationally.
Mobilise civil engineering, environmental, and digital expertise to design high-performance, sustainable structures.
Master project management in all its dimensions: technical, financial, regulatory, and organisational.
Work effectively in teams and collaborate with diverse project stakeholders in complex and multicultural environments.
Integrate sustainability, innovation, and transition challenges into construction practices and design choices.
Demonstrate agility, responsibility, and critical thinking to support the transformations of the construction sector.
Recent graduate, Preparatory class student and International Students
Admission to Year 1 or Year 2 depending on profile :
French applicants : preparatory classes MP, MPI, PC, PSI, PT, TSI, ATS, BUT 2/3, CUPGE, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s Year 1 or 2. Admission via competitive examinations or application review depending on the pathway.
International applicants : preparatory classes via competitive examinations / Bachelor’s degree (L3), Master’s Year 1 or 2 via application.
Year 1 and Year 2 : once admitted to ESTP, selection is based on application review.
For international students who are not yet in France, please submit your application directly on our platform.
Admission based on qualifications:
For students from CUPGE or holders of a scientific Master 2
Submission of applications from January to July directly on our platform.
Jury on April 1 → deadline for complete application submission March 18.
Jury on May 6 → deadline for complete application submission April 22.
Jury on June 3 → deadline for complete application submission May 20.
Jury on July 1 → deadline for complete application submission June 17.
For international students not present in France, applications must be submitted directly on our platform.
Jury on March 25 → deadline for complete application submission March 11 at 12 PM
Jury on April 15 → deadline for complete application submission April 1 at 12 PM
Jury on May 27 → deadline for complete application submission May 13 at 12 PM
Jury on June 24 → deadline for complete application submission June 10 at 12 PM
Jury on July 8 → deadline for complete application submission June 24 at 12 PM
Three compulsory internships in France or abroad:
Year 1: practical internship – minimum 6 weeks
Year 2: technical internship – minimum 9 weeks
Year 3: final-year internship – minimum 24 weeks
Competency validation is based on project-based learning integrated throughout the programme. Practical work, case studies, simulations, and team projects ensure continuous formative assessment. A final project, presented before a jury, mobilises acquired knowledge around a real sector challenge (carbon footprint assessment, construction innovation, environmental analysis, etc.). Internships in France or abroad anchor these competencies in real professional contexts. The programme prepares students for a high level of operational autonomy and responsibility.
A compulsory one-semester international mobility period is required. It may take place in Year 2 or Year 3 through an academic exchange, or in Year 3 as part of a dual degree or final-year internship.
Because funding should never be a barrier to ambition, ESTP offers personalized support and a wide range of solutions accessible to all profiles. Scholarships for academic excellence, assistance from the ESTP Foundation, public programs (CROUS, Erasmus+), partnerships with companies or banks, paid internships, work-study programs, assignments through the Junior Enterprise… everything is done to enable everyone to build their career path with confidence. Our goal: to give you the means to move forward with peace of mind, from the first day of your training to your entry into the workforce.
This programme provides access to careers such as:
Methods Engineer
Construction Engineer
Digital Transition Project Manager
BIM Manager
Business Development Engineer
Civil Engineer
Construction Economist Engineer
Design Office Engineer
Surveying Engineer
Energy Efficiency Engineer
I am very appreciative of my time studying at ESTP in the Civil Engineering programme. It was an incredible experience to be surrounded by students from many different cultures and to build lasting friendships with people from around the world.
ESTP has 121 partner universities and institutions in 53 countries.
The work-study engineering programme lasts three years.
No. You may apply without having secured a host company. Support is provided to help you find one.
Support includes CV workshops, interview preparation sessions, access to partner job offers, and company recruitment forums.
Several funding options are available depending on your status (scholarships, financial aid, work-study programmes). More information is available on the Financing Your Studies page.
Yes. Students may take part in an academic exchange at a partner university for one semester and/or complete their engineering assignment abroad.
The Final Engineering Project (TFE) is a minimum 24-week professional engineering assignment completed during the third year. It represents the final stage of the programme and enables students to apply all the skills acquired during their studies.
ESTP Graduate School of Engineering
Civil Engineering Programme
Dual Degree in Engineering and Architecture (with ESA or ENSA Paris-La Villette)
Sustainable Energy Engineering for the Built Environment
Public Works Engineering
All engineering programmes lead to the ESTP Engineering Degree, equivalent to a Master’s degree (five-year qualification), officially recognised by the French State.
