Nuclear Energy

This program is intended to meet the needs arising from the considerable renewed interest in nuclear energy at the international level. In France alone, the demand for new engineers and managers for the nuclear industry will be on the order of 1,000 per year, at least, over the next 10 years.

Teaching

The Nuclear Energy specialized curriculum – a professionalizing program, which is also research oriented to a certain extent – is jointly offered with Paris-Sud University, and INSTN. The curriculum’s pedagogical objectives include providing an introduction to multidisciplinary methodological research and a preparation for careers in large industrial corporations.

Strengths

CentraleSupélec is heavily involved in meeting the pressing demand of the nuclear industry for specific expertise by training a significant number of managers, especially foreign, in nuclear technologies. The program has a strong international orientation, both in its recruitment of foreign students and in its training, which is conducted entirely in English. This Master’s program is open to, and specifically designed for, foreign students from countries with strong potential demand for nuclear expertise, and from countries where the companies that support this training are established for long-term nuclear operations. The presence of these companies abroad makes them potential employers of the foreign students enrolled in the program.

First Semester

•   Common Core:

  • Introduction to Safety

  • Functional Description of Nuclear Plants

  • Management, Risk Management

  • Environment-Society

  • Radioprotection

  • Applied Nuclear Physics

•  Specialization Courses

  • Installation Direction

  • Radioprotection (2)

  • Reactor Thermal Hydraulics

Second Semester

• Specialization Courses:

  • Safety and Production

  • Installation Maintenance

  • Instrumentation and Calculation Codes

• Internship

For foreign national applicants (outside of the European Union and European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, Monaco or Andorra):

Consult the consular authorities concurrently to find out the procedures for obtaining your student visa. Depending on which country you are from, some authorities may ask you to use the CampusFrance facility.

The CampusFrance procedure must be followed concurrently with submission of your application to your choice of study program on the Université Paris-Saclay platform: https://apply-tc.ecp.fr/

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

International mobility grant (IdEx Paris-Saclay)

The IdEx Paris-Saclay project, of which CentraleSupélec is a partner, aims to promote international openness to master’s-level training programs provided by partner institutions, and to facilitate access for high-level international students wishing to develop a research training project up to doctoral level.

As such, for each university academic year, a one-year grant will be granted (for candidates accepted into the 2nd year of a Master’s degree), which can be renewed (for candidates admitted into the 1st year of a Master’s degree subject to obtaining successful results), to international students, to fund their completion of a Master’s degree with CentraleSupélec.

Applicants must first submit an application online (Application section). The person in charge of the training selects, from among the admitted, candidates to whom he will propose to apply for this scholarship. Each selected candidate will then be informed by e-mail so that they can complete their application for the scholarship; He must in particular provide the email address of two referrers who must complete their recommendations online before the deadline specified in website of  University Paris-Saclay.

Ile-de-France Master’s degree grant

International applicants for a Master’s degree may be eligible for financial support from the Ile-de-France Regional Council.

This support is for foreign national students arriving for the first time, aged 30 and under in the year of selection, and wishing to complete a Master’s degree in whichever field of studies they have chosen.

All nationalities are eligible. However, priority will be given to candidates from priority decentralized cooperation areas of the region, or developing countries, particularly in Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East or new European Union member states.

Candidates must first file an application online, specifying in the grant section that they would like to apply for the Ile-de-France grant.

After first submitting the online application for their chosen Master’s degree program and downloading the grant request form from the Ile-de-France website, international candidates must then return this with all necessary documents – before March 1 - to:

Programme Master
CentraleSupélec - Direction des Études
Bâtiment Olivier - Bureau N 104
Grande Voie des Vignes
92295 Châtenay-Malabry cedex

The Studies Board can then establish the list of eligible candidates before their grant file is sent within the decision deadline imposed by the Ile-de-France Regional Council.

Grants offered on the CampusFrance website

The CampusFrance “Campus Grant” directory provides you with quick access to information about financial support, enables you to search according to your profile and describes various government institution, local authority, company, foundation and higher education institution programs.

The Nuclear Energy program at CentraleSupélec is a specialized engineering curriculum designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of nuclear science and technology. The program covers fundamental principles of nuclear physics, reactor design, nuclear safety, radioprotection, and nuclear fuel cycle management. It aims to prepare graduates for careers in the nuclear industry, research laboratories, and regulatory agencies. The curriculum integrates theoretical coursework with practical training, including lab work, simulations, and internships, to ensure students gain hands-on experience in nuclear engineering applications. Students learn about the operation and maintenance of nuclear reactors, the management of nuclear waste, and the development of new nuclear technologies such as small modular reactors and next-generation reactors. The program also emphasizes sustainable development and the role of nuclear energy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Courses are often taught by professors who are experts in their fields, and the program collaborates with industry partners to stay aligned with current technological advancements and regulatory standards. Upon completion, graduates typically receive a Master’s degree in Nuclear Energy, qualifying them for positions in design, safety analysis, project management, and policy development within the nuclear sector. International exchanges and research opportunities are also available, reflecting CentraleSupélec's commitment to fostering global expertise. The program is suitable for students interested in clean energy solutions and working in high-tech, safety-critical environments. Overall, the Nuclear Energy program at CentraleSupélec offers a rigorous education aimed at developing skilled professionals capable of advancing nuclear technology in a safe, efficient, and sustainable manner.