Training Program

In your first year, you will pursue the Dual Degree Bachelor's Program in Engineering Sciences. 

During this first year, you will gradually specialize in one of the three Teaching and Research Departments in Engineering Sciences, including the Mechanical Engineering Department.

Classes are held exclusively at ENS Paris-Saclay. 

This first year will also allow you to earn the ENS degree competency related to “Interdisciplinarity.”

In your second year, you will take one of the two Master’s 1 programs entirely managed by the Mechanical Engineering Department (DER). 

• Classes are held exclusively at ENS Paris-Saclay
• Courses are taught by faculty members from ENS Paris-Saclay

During this second year, you will have the opportunity to conduct a research project in a laboratory as well as complete an internship in an academic setting (or possibly in industry), abroad (or possibly in France).

The third year is dedicated to the specialized track year (ASP). It allows you to tailor your ENS degree:

• Year of Higher Education Training, possibly while also preparing for the external agrégation in mechanics; this program is conducted entirely at ENS Paris-Saclay by the institution’s faculty;
• Interdisciplinary Year, when your thesis proposal is already fairly well-defined and requires training in another discipline to complement your specialization in mechanics;
• Year of research abroad (or thematic) when you are passionate about research and wish to explore new horizons;
• Year(s) in a dual degree program: spots are limited and very often require adjustments (such as an additional year or a variable start date for the M2 research track)

The fourth year is normally devoted to pursuing a research-oriented Master 2 program. This Master 2 program can be pursued at ENS Paris-Saclay or elsewhere, depending on your intended specialization.