Bachelor of Science in Engineering

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Central School of Nantes

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Centrale Nantes is a dynamic three-year program that builds a strong foundation in core sciences while letting you specialize in your final year, perfect for motivated students passionate about math, physics, computing, and innovative engineering solutions. You'll gain hands-on skills in sustainable design, professional tools, and real-world problem-solving, setting you up for exciting careers in tech-driven industries—imagine turning your ideas into impactful projects right from the start.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 dives into the essentials, blending Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics to give you a rock-solid base for engineering challenges. You'll explore Engineering, Numerics and Control through practical modules on kinematics, stresses, and system modeling, plus get introduced to materials science—like selecting metals via phase diagrams and understanding polymers' viscoelasticity—to see how theory meets real materials. French language and culture classes round it out, helping you thrive in an international environment while building teamwork skills.

Year 2 ramps up with advanced topics like Power Electronics (covering converters, motors, and advanced controls) and Analog Electronics (diode and transistor modeling), sharpening your electronics expertise. Courses in Introduction to Embedded Computing teach microcontroller basics, GPIOs, and PWM, while Complex Systems Modeling equips you to design interdisciplinary systems with global views. You'll also tackle sustainability and professional skills, preparing you to innovate responsibly.

Year 3 lets you choose a specialization, such as Engineering and Digital Sciences for Art, Culture, and Heritage or Low-Tech Engineering for Sustainable Housing, building on two years of core curriculum. Expect project-based learning with tailored modules in your focus area, plus electives in numerics, control, and professional development to customize your path.

Focus areas: Specializations in year 3 include engineering for art/culture/heritage, low-tech sustainable housing, and urban environment solutions, emphasizing digital tools, sustainability, and interdisciplinary projects.

Learning outcomes: Graduates can model complex systems, select materials based on properties like phase diagrams and defects, design with microcontrollers and power electronics, and apply numerics/control for real-world engineering.

Professional alignment (accreditation): The program aligns with industry needs through CTI accreditation (French Engineering Degrees Commission, renewed for 5 years), ensuring your degree meets top European standards for engineering excellence.

Reputation (employability rankings): Centrale Nantes boasts stellar outcomes—96% of engineering grads are satisfied with their first job, 88% land permanent contracts, with strong placements in top firms across sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Centrale Nantes, our Bachelor of Science in Engineering program puts practical, hands-on learning at the heart of your education, so you're not just studying theory—you're building real-world engineering skills from day one. You'll dive into courses like Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Numerics and Control, and Professional Skills, all designed to give you the tools to tackle complex challenges. With access to top-tier facilities right on campus, including world-class research platforms and dedicated spaces for experimentation, you'll gain the confidence and expertise employers crave.

This means you'll work with:
- 13 computer rooms equipped with nearly 180 fully equipped PCs for hands-on coding, simulations, and numerics projects in engineering and control—perfect for group work on real engineering problems.
- World-class research facilities across 13 platforms in 6 research institutes, letting you engage in cutting-edge projects in areas like Mechanics, Automatic Control & Robotics, and Product Design.
- 45 classrooms and 6 lecture theatres optimized for collaborative learning, including group projects that build your teamwork and problem-solving skills in sustainability and professional engineering practice.
- 1 media library stocked with resources to support your independent research and project development.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Centrale Nantes, our Bachelor of Science in Engineering program dives deep into hands-on learning right from the start, building practical skills in areas like mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, numerics, control, and sustainability through real-world application. You'll get access to top-notch facilities on our 40-acre campus, including dedicated computer rooms packed with nearly 180 fully equipped PCs for coding and simulations, plus specialized labs tied to departments like Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering, Automatic Control & Robotics, and Product Design and Industrial Systems. This setup lets you experiment with industry-standard tools and collaborate on projects that mirror professional engineering challenges.

Here's how our experiential learning ramps up your skills with specific program-aligned opportunities and resources:
- 13 computer rooms with nearly 180 PCs for hands-on work in computer science, numerics, and control courses, supporting software for simulations and engineering computations.
- 6 laboratories linked to key departments (e.g., Mechanics, Materials and Civil Engineering; Automatic Control & Robotics), ideal for physics and engineering experiments.
- 1 media library stocked with resources for research in sustainability, professional skills, and project work.
- Group projects integrated into the curriculum across engineering, numerics, and control modules to build teamwork on real engineering problems.
- 45 classrooms and 6 lecture theatres for interactive sessions that blend theory with practical demos in all core subjects.