Mastère Spécialisé® Génie Civil des Grands Ouvrages pour l’Énergie

Programme Overview

The Mastère Spécialisé® Génie Civil des Grands Ouvrages pour l’Énergie (GCGOE) is a postgraduate programme jointly offered by CentraleSupélec and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées. It focuses on the design, construction, maintenance and management of major civil engineering structures used for energy production and storage. These include nuclear power plants, hydroelectric dams, fuel-cycle facilities, offshore structures, LNG storage facilities and wind energy installations. The programme prepares civil engineering professionals to manage technically complex infrastructure projects while addressing environmental impacts, safety requirements and regulatory constraints.

Curriculum and Learning Outcomes

The curriculum covers energy systems, renewable energy, advanced geotechnics, construction processes, material and geomaterial modelling, specialised structural dynamics and the design of major energy infrastructure. Students study nuclear power plants, dams, offshore structures, finite element structural analysis, structural reliability, uncertainty modelling, concrete durability and infrastructure maintenance. Additional subjects include complex civil engineering project management, computer-aided design and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Practical learning includes site visits, seminars and a professional thesis. Graduates develop the expertise to manage the complete lifecycle of major energy infrastructure, from design and construction to maintenance and decommissioning.

Duration and Study Structure

The programme is delivered full-time over 120 training days, equivalent to 600 hours. It takes place at Champs-sur-Marne and the Paris-Saclay campus in Gif-sur-Yvette. The advertised 2027–2028 session runs from 1 September 2027 to 1 September 2028. Teaching methods include site visits and a study trip lasting approximately one week. Assessment involves continuous evaluation throughout the modules and the preparation and defence of a professional thesis before an expert jury.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should hold a BAC+5 qualification from an engineering school or university, an RNCP Level 7 qualification, or an equivalent foreign degree. Candidates with a Master 1 (M1) or equivalent qualification may apply if they have at least three years of relevant professional experience. Exceptional admission routes are also available for candidates with five years of professional experience through the VAPP procedure, M1 graduates without experience and L3 graduates with three years of relevant experience. The programme is intended primarily for French and international engineers and professionals with an initial background in civil engineering.