École Centrale de Nantes
Nantes, France • Founded 1919 • THE 2025 #501-600
Updated Oct 2026 · Source: ec-nantes.fr
Overview
École Centrale de Nantes, known as Centrale Nantes, is a French grande école of engineering located in Nantes and a member of the Ecoles Centrale Group alongside CentraleSupélec, Centrale Lyon, Centrale Lille and Centrale Méditerranée.
It is placed among the top ten French engineering schools and has a 40-acre campus with more than 120 student associations. Over a third of its students come from abroad, and more than 20,000 alumni form its graduate network.
Alongside the French-taught diplôme d'ingénieur, the school offers international study options taught fully in English: a three-year Bachelor of Science in Engineering, accredited by the CTI, and Master of Science programmes recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. It also takes part in several Erasmus Mundus joint master degrees.
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering admits students in September and ends with a specialisation in mechanical engineering, fluids and energy, civil engineering, or signal, control and robotics.
Research is organised around 13 platforms spread across six institutes, and the school has been recognised for its commitment to ecological and societal transition.
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Programs Offered
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23 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in France
Bachelor's Degree 1 programme
Master's Degree 22 programmes
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Frequently Asked Questions about École Centrale de Nantes
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How old is École Centrale de Nantes?
The institution opened in 1919 (approximately 107 years ago).
What city is École Centrale de Nantes in?
École Centrale de Nantes operates from Nantes, France.
What is École Centrale de Nantes's ranking?
It ranks THE 2025 #501-600.
How do I find École Centrale de Nantes online?
The institution's website is www.ec-nantes.fr.
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