Master of Civil Engineering

Overview of the Master of Civil Engineering

The Master of Civil Engineering at ENS Paris-Saclay coordinates research-oriented specialisations in construction, geotechnical engineering, transportation, hydraulics, environmental engineering, and subsurface engineering. The programme provides advanced knowledge of civil engineering systems, covering the relationship between construction materials, structures, soil, and sustainable infrastructure.

Learning Objectives and Specialisations

Civil Engineering

This pathway develops expertise in construction materials and structural systems, with an emphasis on construction processes, building quality, structural performance, and sustainability.

Subsurface Engineering

This specialisation focuses on interactions between soil and construction structures, as well as the exploration and exploitation of underground reservoirs and storage systems. Relevant areas include water, gas, oil, CO2, and waste storage.

Programme Structure and Specialisations

Master 1: Civil Engineering – Envelope and Sustainable Construction

The first-year programme is delivered in French and focuses on sustainable construction and civil engineering. Admission is available through secured and external application pathways, depending on the applicant’s academic and administrative background.

Students accepted into the programme may also apply for complementary qualifications, including the Master’s in Engineering Science, which can be completed in two years instead of three, or the ENS Paris-Saclay Diploma, which can be completed in three years instead of four.

Master 2: Advanced Materials, Structure and Energy for Sustainable Construction

This specialisation is delivered in English and is open to international students. It focuses on civil engineering research, particularly improving building energy efficiency and comfort through sustainable construction approaches. Students also study material behaviour and structural strength using modelling, numerical simulations, and experimental methods.

Master 2: Higher Education Teaching in Civil Engineering

This pathway is delivered in French and is open to international students. It prepares graduates for university teaching careers in civil engineering and provides eligibility to take the competitive Agrégation examination in Industrial Engineering Sciences, specialising in construction engineering.

Academic Partnerships

The programme is delivered in partnership with institutions associated with Université Paris-Saclay, including CentraleSupélec and CEA. Its research activities also benefit from the expertise of the affiliated LMPS laboratory.

Career Opportunities

The programme primarily prepares students for doctoral studies and research-oriented careers. Graduates can pursue professional opportunities as researchers, university lecturers, and research and development engineers in civil engineering and related scientific fields.