Overview
The “Maritime Engineering” specialty is a scientific and technical training consisting of theoretical courses, practical work, professional simulations on simulators, and internships in companies.
ENSM trains engineers at the Nantes campus for the issuance of the engineering diploma, accredited by the Engineering Titles Commission (CTI) and with a master’s degree level (employment rate close to 100%).
Enrolment
I3 Maritime Engineering
Admission in I3 Maritime Engineering
- Applications for the CPGE PT Bank Competition
- Applications from January to May on supmaritime.fr for holders of a scientific BUT, a CPGE PSI or MP, a CUPGE, or candidates from a preparatory ATS class.
International candidates can ask for information at: candidats.internationaux@supmaritime.fr
I4 Maritime Engineering
Admission in I4 Maritime Engineering
Applications from January to May on supmaritime.fr for candidates with a level: :
- First year of Master in Sciences
- First year of engineering cycle training recognised by the CTI
International candidates can ask for information at: candidats.internationaux@supmaritime.fr
Curriculum
Duration of the “Maritime Engineering” specialty (2 or 3 years)
- Access in I3: 3-year curriculum
- Access in I4: 2-year curriculum (apprenticeship contract possible for both years)
The “Maritime Engineering” specialty: divided into two tracks
- EGN Eco-Management of the Ship
- DMO Deployment and Maintenance of Offshore Systems
Some topics are common to both tracks: entrepreneurship, regulation, professional English. The scientific and technical fields are specific to each track.
- The EGN track: optimisation of onboard energies, waste treatment, ecological orientation of shipbuilding, use of ships, and deconstruction.
- The DMO track: deployment of offshore installations, operation of marine renewable energies, industrial maintenance, optimisation of production and transport of offshore energies.
For both tracks, internships in companies are part of the curriculum (including a mandatory semester).
Professional Opportunities
The “Maritime Engineering” specialty trains for the following positions:
- Ship Superintendent,
- Energy transition engineer for a shipping company or shipyard,
- Lead engineer within a classification society,
- Project engineer or maritime coordinator within a classification society,
- Project engineer or maritime coordinator within an offshore wind farm,
- Engineer responsible for the operation and maintenance of offshore installations,
- Consulting engineer.
Further Studies
You can deepen the training with:
- Advanced Master (in port management, cybersecurity, economy, …)
- PhD
Additional Information
ENSM Scholarships
ENSM awards its own scholarships; its students are not eligible for CROUS scholarships.
Information related to ENSM 2024-2025 scholarship campaign, the social-based criteria scholarship file, and the merit-based grant are to be downloaded.
Additional Costs
Travel and accommodation expenses may be anticipated for attending conferences, interviews with companies… ENSM may contribute to covering part of these costs through its Foundation.