Program Overview
The Hydrodynamics for Ocean Engineering at Ecole Centrale de Nantes is a Master programme in Engineering taught in English, French over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Hydrodynamics for Ocean Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nantes, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Hydrodynamics for Ocean Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- French language I+II
- Probalitity and statistics
- Programming languages and algorithms
- Numerical methods
- Continuum mechanics and vibrations
- Fluid mechanics I
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science or Equivalent. (Students in their final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor\'s degrees are awarded before they enroll at Centrale Nantes.)
- Applicants whose native language is not English is required to pass a recognized international English test such as TOEFL (score 220 CBT, 550 PBT, 80 IBT), Cambridge Advanced English Test (score B or higher), IELTS (score 6.5 or higher), TOEIC (800) or other English equivalent test.
An applicant who carried out his study in English is eligible, passing a recognized test provides him more chance to be accepted (official confirmation letter is needed). The English test result must be sent before the deadline of application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ecole Centrale de Nantes directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ecole Centrale de Nantes
Ecole Centrale de Nantes
Nantes, France
Ecole Centrale de Nantes is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, French
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30
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