Master Year 2 OFFWIND - Offshore Wind Energy
| Year | Master Year 2 |
| Program | OFFWIND - Offshore Wind Energy |
| ECTS Credits | 60 |
| Language | English |
| Orientation | Research & Professionnal |
| Location | Brest campus (ENSTA) |
| Course duration | 12 months, full time |
| Course start | September |
| Degree awarded | Master's degree obtained on completion of the second year of the program |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
Asset n° 1
Pursue a PhD
Asset n°2
High-level training geared towards offshore wind energy
Asset n°3
A favourable environment for research and development (industry and research laboratories)
Overview
The OFFWIND Master's program is designed to train operational engineers, research & development engineers and project managers for the floating and bottom fixed wind energy sector. OFFWIND draws on the expertise and complementary nature of three leading engineering schools: ENSTA Paris & Brest and « École nationale des ponts et chaussées », members of the « Institut polytechnique de Paris ».
The aim of this program is to meet the challenge of the energy transition in a context of growing energy tensions, where the development of offshore wind power represents a strategic issue on a global scale. To meet this challenge, France has embarked on a process of ramping up offshore wind power, which requires the training of highly qualified executives in R&D and the design of high-performance floating systems. Other countries in Europe and Asia are developing similar plans. Courses are delivered in English to allow foreign students to benefit from the program.
The first year of the master's program will take place on the Paris-Saclay campus in Palaiseau (ENSTA) and Champs-sur-Marne (ENPC), while the second year will be held on the Brest campus (ENSTA). The aim is to capitalize on the strengths of both the Ile de France region, home to many of the industry's major players, and the Brittany region, where there is a large industrial ecosystem focused on the challenges of the sea.
Objective
The aim of the OFFWIND master's degree is to train young graduates so that they have the skills to work in the emerging and demanding sector of offshore wind energy. The aim of this second year is to:
- Acquire solid knowledge of the scientific challenges for the offshore wind development.
- Acquire solid knowledge of offshore energy production, turbines and grid connection.
- Acquire specific knowledge of the mechanical behavior and durability of wind turbines and its components, and also their foundations or anchors.
- Understand societal issues and environmental impacts. Learn about wind energy regulations and economics.
Career Prospects
After graduation, students will be able to pursue a PhD. The aim of this Masters track is to train highly qualified managers and engineers to meet the challenges of offshore wind energy. On completing the second year of the Master OFFWIND, graduates will be equipped for a variety of careers in academic and industrial research laboratories.
The skills acquired as part of the OFFWIND program could be applied in other energy-related industrial sectors (onshore wind power, offshore structures, turbines, etc).
| Course name | ECTS / language |
| Waves, wind, currents and coastal circulation | 3 ECTS / English |
| Coastal weather, bathymetry and seabed studiesgy | 2 ECTS / English |
| Wake effects and loads on offshore structures | 2 ECTS / English |
| Seakeeping, aero-, hydrodynamic loadings and instabilities | 4 ECTS / English |
| Behavior and modeling of fixed and floating wind turbines | 3 ECTS / English |
| Fatigue loadings and turbine tower fatigue | 1 ECTS / English |
| Behavior, creep and fatigue of electrical cables and mooring ropes | 3 ECTS / English |
| Behavior and fatigue of anchors and foundations | 2 ECTS / English |
| Aging of materials in marine environment | 2 ECTS / English |
| Turbine control and hydro-aero-servo-elastic coupling | 2 ECTS / English |
| Gearbox or direct drive wind turbine? | 1 ECTS / English |
| In-service monitoring and diagnosis of wind turbines, AI | 1 ECTS / English |
| Connection of the grid, substation, AC/DC | 1 ECTS / English |
| Environmental & societal impacts | 3 ECTS / English |
| Course name | ECTS / language |
| Project | 5 ECTS / English |
| Internship (18 weeks to 6 months) | 25 ECTS / English |
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Completion of the first year of a Master in Energy at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad.
- Completion of a first-year Master, or Master of Sciences or Master of Sciences and Technologies in one of the following specialties: energy engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanics of materials, electrical engineering, material sciences.
- Bridges are possible from other more technical courses.
Language prerequisites
This program requires a B1 level in English.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
- ...
You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months following the closing date of the application session.
Fees and scholarships
OFFWIND is a "national" master's programs; the corresponding fees apply.
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.
Applications and admission dates
Overview
The OFFWIND Master's program is designed to train operational engineers, research & development engineers and project managers for the floating and bottom fixed wind energy sector. OFFWIND draws on the expertise and complementary nature of three leading engineering schools: ENSTA Paris & Brest and « École nationale des ponts et chaussées », members of the « Institut polytechnique de Paris ».
The aim of this program is to meet the challenge of the energy transition in a context of growing energy tensions, where the development of offshore wind power represents a strategic issue on a global scale. To meet this challenge, France has embarked on a process of ramping up offshore wind power, which requires the training of highly qualified executives in R&D and the design of high-performance floating systems. Other countries in Europe and Asia are developing similar plans. Courses are delivered in English to allow foreign students to benefit from the program.
The first year of the master's program will take place on the Paris-Saclay campus in Palaiseau (ENSTA) and Champs-sur-Marne (ENPC), while the second year will be held on the Brest campus (ENSTA). The aim is to capitalize on the strengths of both the Ile de France region, home to many of the industry's major players, and the Brittany region, where there is a large industrial ecosystem focused on the challenges of the sea.
Objective
The aim of the OFFWIND master's degree is to train young graduates so that they have the skills to work in the emerging and demanding sector of offshore wind energy. The aim of this second year is to:
- Acquire solid knowledge of the scientific challenges for the offshore wind development.
- Acquire solid knowledge of offshore energy production, turbines and grid connection.
- Acquire specific knowledge of the mechanical behavior and durability of wind turbines and its components, and also their foundations or anchors.
- Understand societal issues and environmental impacts. Learn about wind energy regulations and economics.
Career Prospects
After graduation, students will be able to pursue a PhD. The aim of this Masters track is to train highly qualified managers and engineers to meet the challenges of offshore wind energy. On completing the second year of the Master OFFWIND, graduates will be equipped for a variety of careers in academic and industrial research laboratories.
The skills acquired as part of the OFFWIND program could be applied in other energy-related industrial sectors (onshore wind power, offshore structures, turbines, etc).
| Course name | ECTS / language |
| Waves, wind, currents and coastal circulation | 3 ECTS / English |
| Coastal weather, bathymetry and seabed studiesgy | 2 ECTS / English |
| Wake effects and loads on offshore structures | 2 ECTS / English |
| Seakeeping, aero-, hydrodynamic loadings and instabilities | 4 ECTS / English |
| Behavior and modeling of fixed and floating wind turbines | 3 ECTS / English |
| Fatigue loadings and turbine tower fatigue | 1 ECTS / English |
| Behavior, creep and fatigue of electrical cables and mooring ropes | 3 ECTS / English |
| Behavior and fatigue of anchors and foundations | 2 ECTS / English |
| Aging of materials in marine environment | 2 ECTS / English |
| Turbine control and hydro-aero-servo-elastic coupling | 2 ECTS / English |
| Gearbox or direct drive wind turbine? | 1 ECTS / English |
| In-service monitoring and diagnosis of wind turbines, AI | 1 ECTS / English |
| Connection of the grid, substation, AC/DC | 1 ECTS / English |
| Environmental & societal impacts | 3 ECTS / English |
| Course name | ECTS / language |
| Project | 5 ECTS / English |
| Internship (18 weeks to 6 months) | 25 ECTS / English |
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Completion of the first year of a Master in Energy at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad.
- Completion of a first-year Master, or Master of Sciences or Master of Sciences and Technologies in one of the following specialties: energy engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanics of materials, electrical engineering, material sciences.
- Bridges are possible from other more technical courses.
Language prerequisites
This program requires a B1 level in English.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
- ...
You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months following the closing date of the application session.
Fees and scholarships
OFFWIND is a "national" master's programs; the corresponding fees apply.
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.