École Nationale Supérieure Maritime
Le Havre, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The École Nationale Supérieure Maritime (ENSM) is France's public national maritime academy. It trains merchant navy officers and maritime engineers across four campuses in Le Havre, Marseille, Nantes and Saint-Malo. Its engineering degree is CTI-accredited (grade master). ENSM also delivers continuous professional maritime training (STCW) for approximately 3,200 trainees per year.
Fields of study
- Maritime Navigation
- Marine Engineering
- Offshore Energy
- Naval Mechanics
- Maritime Safety
Accreditation: Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur (CTI)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- direction.formations.recherche@supmaritime.fr
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€8,000 / year
From about $8,640 / year
Domestic students
€1,600 / year
Fees published for Génie Maritime only: EU candidates 1600€/year; non-EU candidates 8000€/year. Under apprentissage, employer pays an additional 750€ per contract (applicable from 1 July 2025, decree n°2025-585). No tuition fees published for Officier de 1ère classe or OCQPI/OCMI programs.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officier Chef de Quart Passerelle International / Capitaine 3000 (opens in a new tab)French · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Officier Chef Mécanicien Illimité (opens in a new tab)French · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.