Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Rouen Normandie (INSA Rouen)

Master in MSc Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering (MSc AME)

Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, France 1 year Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Rouen Normandie (INSA Rouen)

  • Part of France's largest network of public engineering schools
  • Industry partners include Total, Renault, BASF and Vinci Construction
  • Five-year integrated curriculum leading to a Master of Engineering degree
  • Eight research labs, spanning Mathematical Engineering to Energy and Propulsion
  • Ninety minutes from Paris, in a major hub for aerospace and pharmaceutical internships

About Master in MSc Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering (MSc AME)

Tuition fees are 16,800 EUR per year; the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jul 15, 2027.

The MSc Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering (MSc AME) is a high-level international program offered by INSA Rouen Normandie.

This one-year full-time program aims to train engineers and scientists specializing in the fields of advanced mechanics, aeronautics, energy, and digital simulation, with a strong focus on research and industrial innovation.

About Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Rouen Normandie (INSA Rouen)

You can join France’s largest public engineering network at this elite school in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray. You will train in specialized fields like risk management, fine chemistry, or data science while living just an hour from Paris. The campus connects you directly to major industrial hubs, giving you a clear path to high-level technical careers across Europe.

As a student at INSA Rouen Normandie, you join the largest network of public engineering schools in France. Founded in 1985, this institution draws international students because of its strong ties to industry and its high employment rates after graduation. You benefit from a model that combines rigorous scientific training with human sciences. The school offers a five year integrated curriculum, allowing you to secure a Master of Engineering degree through a continuous and stable academic path.

Your studies will focus on specialized fields like Risk Management, Fine Chemistry, and Information Systems. The school hosts eight research laboratories where you can explore Mathematical Engineering or Energy and Propulsion. While many core courses are in French, the school provides intensive language support to help you adapt. You can choose from seven different engineering departments, including Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, depending on your career goals. Professors here emphasize practical projects and laboratory work over simple theory.

The campus is located in Saint Etienne du Rouvray, just a short bus ride from the historic center of Rouen. You have access to on site student housing, modern sports facilities, and over fifty student led clubs. Living in Normandy means you are close to the Seine river and only ninety minutes from Paris by train. You can join the Formula Student team to build racing cars or participate in the annual High Tech days. The local region is a major industrial hub, giving you plenty of options for internships in the aerospace and pharmaceutical sectors.

Program Curriculum

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The program comprises a total of 60 ECTS, supplemented by a research project and an end-of-studies internship.

UE 1 – Aeronautical fluid mechanics (10 ECTS)

  • Aeronautical fluid mechanics and aeronautical engines – 4 ECTS
  • Advanced turbulence modeling – 2 ECTS
  • Turbulent reacting flow modeling – 2 ECTS
  • LBM and machine learning – 2 ECTS

UE 2 – Materials and Mechanics for Aeronautics (8.5 ECTS)

  • Intelligent monitoring of structures and Machine Learning – 1.5 ECTS
  • Behaviors of emerging materials – 2 ECTS
  • Modeling in mechanics of materials – 2 ECTS
  • Additive manufacturing – 2.5 ECTS
  • Industrial seminars – 0.5 ECTS

UE 3 – Tools and methodologies (7 ECTS)

  • Advanced numerical simulations – 3 ECTS
  • Optical diagnostics and engines laboratories – 4 ECTS

UE 4 – Humanities (4 ECTS)

  • French beginner – 1.5 ECTS
  • Understanding the world today – 1.5 ECTS
  • Project management – 1 ECTS

UE 5 – Turbomachinery and complex fluid (7.5 ECTS)

· Aerodynamics – 3 ECTS

  • Advanced simulation of dynamical systems – 2 ECTS
  • Axial and centrifugal turbomachinery – 1 ECTS
  • Industrial seminars – 1.5 ECTS

UE 6 – Humanities (3 ECTS)

  • Foreign Languages – 1.5 ECTS
  • Understanding the world today – 1.5 ECTS

A supervised research project (10 ECTS credits) is carried out during the year, in line with the program's themes.

e year, in line with the program's themes.

Fees

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Tuition (international students)
16,800 EUR per year
≈ 19,626 USD
Tuition (domestic students)
14,500 USD per year
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Accommodation

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to Book

Register when you arrive

It’s not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it.

Entry Requirements

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English proficiency required: B2 level (Primary)

Minimum education level Bachelor's degree or equivalent

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

Admissions Process

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• Your Graduation Certificate (in English)

• Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)

• English Language Certificate

• Curriculum Vitae

• Personal Statement

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• The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

• Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

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• The university may contact you directly for further questions.

• We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

• After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

• Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

Master in MSc Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering (MSc AME): Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Master in MSc Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering (MSc AME)?
Tuition: EUR 16,800 per year.
What are the entry requirements for Master in MSc Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering (MSc AME)?
Entry requirements include: Education: Bachelor's Degree; English: B2 level.
How long is the Master in MSc Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering (MSc AME) program?
The program duration is 1 year.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2027-07-15.
Is Master in MSc Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering (MSc AME) available online?
This is an on-campus program at Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Rouen Normandie (INSA Rouen) in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray.

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