Overview

Through the Thermal Science and Energy program of the University of Nantes, students will acquire the scientific and technological knowledge, as well as the principal experience, to understand and contribute to innovative research and development processes in the energy field.

Objectives

Skills:

perform engineering design of industrial projects

conduct experimental and numerical analysis studies and analyzing results

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics and engineering of heat transfer

Convective and radiative heat transfer

Experimental and digital methods (Experimental methods, Digital methods)

Fluid mechanics (Fundamentals, Turbulence and turbulent flow, Hydrodynamic stability and Dynamic systems)

Heat transfer in solids and heterogeneous media (Heat transfer at interfaces, Heat transfer during composite injection, Heat transfer with phase change, Polymers and composite thermophysical properties)

Energy systems (Thermal energy storage)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nantes, France

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering Energy Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 14 other Masters in Mechanical Engineering in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prerequisites for enrolment

Bac +4

Prerequisites training

The Master’s Degree is a two-year degree. At Polytech Nantes, only the second year is accessible, so applicants should hold a degree which is at least a 4-year degree in higher education (i.e. a 3-year Bachelor is not acceptable) and should be in one of the following fields: Applied Physics, MechanicalEngineering, Chemical Engineering.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate (from transcripts of their degrees) good knowledge in, not necessarily all, but in most of the following fields:

mathematics (tools for engineer)

thermodynamics

heat transfer

fluid mechanics

digital methods (coding)

The program mainly aims at international students and is taught in English. A good command of the English language is required (B2 score as defined by the Council of Europe).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7500 EUR / year

≈ 7500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7500 EUR / year

≈ 7500 EUR / year

Living costs

Nantes

France

600 - 650 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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