ESTACA Key Dates

Since its foundation in 1925, ESTACA has grown and won a leading place within the French engineering schools. The School stayed true to its initial mission, which was to transform youth’s passion for transport into a profession. ESTACA never stopped and will never stop to adapt and develop. Driven by its passion for the engineer careers, the School applied on itself the dynamism, which the transport sector experienced; especially in its domains of majors: aeronautics, automotive followed by railway and aerospace. Mobility is the landmark of the 21^st century and is changing the world. ESTACA will be present to each of this significant scientific and technical progress. It has guided this historical turning point by each of its evolutions, which will continue to transform societies and understanding up to our everyday life.

1925

The school, then called ETACA, was founded by René Bardin. The aim was to train more students for aeronautics and automobile industries.

1928

The curriculum goes from one to 2 years.

1930

ETACA was base in the 5^th arrondissement of Paris, rue Boutebrie.

1940

ETACA’s bal in the 5^th arrondissement Town hall in Paris.

1953

ETACA is recognized by the French government. Additional to the industries recognition.

1969

ETACA is bought by its alumnus and becomes a non-profit organisation. (Association loi 1901)

1978

ETACA becomes ESTACA. ETACA becomes ESTACA (École supérieure de technique aéronautique et de construction automobile) and its curriculum evolve to 5 years.

1979

ESTACA moves to Levallois-Perret. Enable to double the number of the students in 20 years.

1986

The French Commission for Degrees in Engineering authorizes ESTACA to award degrees in engineering. ESTACA engineers offically recognized.

1992

Creation of the Aerospace major. Response to the new needs for international space projects.

1994

Creation of the Railway Major. Response to the increase of experts engineers on new railway projects (TGV,Eurostar, streetcar).

1995

The school joins the "Conférence des grandes écoles". Label for the excellence of the curriculum.

2003

Opening of ESTACA Campus Ouest at Laval. Additionnal 5000 sqm to developp research, increase the number of students and get a better quality of life.

2012

ESTACA become a member of ISAE Group. Expand the curriculum offer, link between schools curriculum and better visibility.

2015

Openning of the Paris-Saclay Campus in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. A new campus which multiply by 2.5 the surface compare to levallois, establishment closer to academic, scientific, and industrial partners to give a new impetus to the school.

2016

ESTACA is certified EESPIG. ESTACA is recognized as a general interest institution.

2018

ESTACA become a member of PEGASUS Group. Increased European recognition and strengthened links with the aerospace industry.

2020

Opening of the naval sector. ESTACA launches a new naval course within the engineering curriculum.

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