École Spéciale des Travaux Publics, du Bâtiment et de l'Industrie (ESTP)

In a globalized world, higher education institutions have to be aware of the increasingly rapid economic and cultural changes and have to adapt constantly. The ESTP, a leading Civil Engineering higher education institution, takes up this challenge and offers innovative and dynamic programmes in response to the needs of industry and society.Today, the ESTP is the French institution that trains the largest number of students for the construction industry in all fields: design, construction, planning & development, project & facilities management, sustainable buildings & infrastructures, rehabilitation, maintenance, new materials, energy efficiency, …Its expertise ranges from degree awarding programmes (at all levels of higher education, from 2 year technician courses to PhDs) to adult education and intensive sessions of French as a foreign language.One of the main characteristics of the ESTP is its close relationship to industry; many renowned companies are its active partners. This privileged partnership is confirmed on a daily basis by a large offer of internships, sponsoring of events, scholarships for students, participation in ESTP boards, … These links are strengthened by the 1.400 adults who participate each year in a continuing education programme and by the 18.000 alumni of the engineering degree course who are practicing professionals and may be found in small, medium and big sized construction companies all over the world.