Student life

Participation in clubs, cultural activities, and sports is an integral part of the ENSTA experience. It contributes to students' personal development, develops their sense of responsibility, and strengthens cohesion within the student community.

Student life at ENSTA: a collective, festive, and engaging adventure

Student life on the Brest campus
Student life on the Paris-Saclay campus

Joining ENSTA is much more than just pursuing an excellent education: it means entering a dynamic community where student life plays a central role. Throughout the year, students bring the campus to life through memorable events, community projects and unforgettable moments of conviviality.

From the very first weeks, the Orientation Weekend (WEI) sets the tone: a warm welcome, fun activities, team spirit... no hazing, but lots of energy! Then come the BDE, BDA, and BDS campaigns, two intense weeks of activities to elect the offices that will set the pace for campus life. The Gala, sports and cultural weekends, sports tournaments, and even the ski week are all highlights that leave a lasting impression and strengthen bonds.

With more than 130 associations covering all areas—sports, culture, technology, entrepreneurship, solidarity—everyone can get involved, discover new passions, or simply enjoy a stimulating and supportive atmosphere.

Ready to explore all that student life has to offer? Use the search engine above to find the associations that suit you best!

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Institute | Student Life
Schoolgirls today, engineers tomorrow

On Thursday, March 19, nearly 100 high school girls from three schools in Finistère were welcomed to the ENSTA Brest campus as part of the event “100 Women, 100 Careers: Engineers Tomorrow.” The afternoon’s program included a tour of the campus and...

Schoolgirls today, engineers tomorrow

On Thursday, March 19, nearly 100 high school girls from three schools in Finistère were welcomed to the ENSTA Brest campus as part of the event “100 Women, 100 Careers: Engineers Tomorrow.” The afternoon’s program included a tour of the campus and...

Alumni | Institute | Training
Graduation Ceremony in Brest: ENSTA Celebrates the Class of 2025, “Marie Marvingt”

March is graduation season for ENSTA’s community of young engineers, master’s students, and specialized master’s students across the school’s two campuses. Following the ENSTA Paris graduation ceremony, it was the turn of the 310 graduates from the ENSTA...

Graduation Ceremony in Brest: ENSTA Celebrates the Class of 2025, “Marie Marvingt”

March is graduation season for ENSTA’s community of young engineers, master’s students, and specialized master’s students across the school’s two campuses. Following the ENSTA Paris graduation ceremony, it was the turn of the 310 graduates from the ENSTA...

Research
A national library of dolphin vocalizations

Launched in late 2024, the PAMCéClass project, entrusted to ENSTA by the Offshore Wind Observatory and funded by the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB), aims to create a national library of vocalizations from several species of dolphins found along the...

A national library of dolphin vocalizations

Launched in late 2024, the PAMCéClass project, entrusted to ENSTA by the Offshore Wind Observatory and funded by the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB), aims to create a national library of vocalizations from several species of dolphins found along the...