Facing profound transformations in the sector – environmental transition, new materials, industrialised construction processes, and regulatory requirements – the ESTP Graduate School of Engineering Programme trains engineers capable of managing complex, sustainable, and innovative projects in France and internationally
Combining science, technology, civil engineering, and management, the programme develops a systemic and agile approach. Through project-based learning, students acquire transversal, operational, and responsible skills. The objective is to prepare professionals capable of anticipating and supporting technical, digital, societal, and territorial transitions.
The curriculum is structured around scientific, technical, and managerial courses, enhanced by a strong environmental and digital dimension. Project-based learning, practical work, real-life simulations, and internships ensure progressive professionalisation. Students learn to design, dimension, manage, and assess construction projects at every stage of their life cycle. The approach integrates tools such as modelling, BIM, life-cycle assessment, and environmental simulation. The programme concludes with a real-life professional situation assessed by a jury of industry professionals.
A flagship engineering programme in civil engineering, construction, urban development, and responsible management.
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.
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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 exams or application review depending on the pathway.
International applicants: preparatory classes via competitive exams / Bachelor’s degree (L3), Master’s Year 1 or 2 via application
CentraleSupélec competitive examination: from 8 December 2025 to 12 January 2026
For students in MP, MPI, PC, PSI, and TSI preparatory classes
Learn more about the CentraleSupélec examination
PT competitive examination: from 8 December 2025 to 12 January 2026
For students in PT preparatory classes
Learn more about the PT examination
ATS competitive examination: from 8 December 2025 to 29 January 2026
For students in ATS preparatory classes
Learn more about the ATS examination
ENSEA competitive examination: from 11 February to 11 March 2026
For students in BUT Year 2 or 3
Learn more about the ENSEA examination
GEI-UNIV: from 6 January to 19 February 2026
For holders of a scientific Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Year 1
Access the GEI-UNIV portal
Admission by application:
For students from CUPGE or holders of a scientific Master’s Year 2
Application submission from January to July directly via our platform
• Jury on 4 March → application deadline: 18 February
• Jury on 1 April → application deadline: 18 March
• Jury on 6 May → application deadline: 22 April
• Jury on 3 June → application deadline: 20 May
• Jury on 1 July → application deadline: 10 June
For international students not currently in France, application submission from 24 November 2025 to 3 July 2026 directly via our platform
• Jury on 25 February → application deadline: 11 February, 12:00
• Jury on 25 March → application deadline: 11 March, 12:00
• Jury on 15 April → application deadline: 1 April, 12:00
• Jury on 27 May → application deadline: 13 May, 12:00
• Jury on 24 June → application deadline: 10 June, 12:00
• Jury on 8 July → application deadline: 24 June, 12:00
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 project (TFE) – minimum 24 weeks
The TFE enables students to apply acquired skills to a concrete project. All internships longer than 44 days are remunerated in accordance with French law. ESTP supports students in their search through its corporate network, career fairs, and dedicated platform.
Year 3: possibility of a professionalisation contract on the Dijon, Orléans, and Troyes campuses.
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
To be the best in my field, I had to go through ESTP. Today, I am even more convinced that it is the best school to help me achieve my goals.
The ESTP network is exceptional. The School enjoys a prestigious reputation among both companies and institutions. ESTP is truly an ecosystem that supports us throughout our careers
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.
