Centrale Lille campus

Engineering

Master Science des données – Data Science at Centrale Lille

Centrale Lille, France

Programme overview

Two-year research-oriented master taught in English, preparing high-level scientists for research in a laboratory, possibly via a PhD in data science, machine learning or signal processing, or for a research engineer role in a company. Most teachers belong to the CRIStAL and Paul Painlevé laboratories. No work-study option.

Faculty: Centrale Lille Institut, co-accredited with the University of Lille  |  Department: Science des données  |  Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2)  |  Study mode: full-time (taught in English)  |  Location: Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Students personalise their track through course choices; research projects are carried out in both M1 and M2 (about 130 hours, November to March), supported by a data challenge week, seminars and reading groups.

Career pathways

Graduates may pursue a PhD in France or abroad, or work as data scientists and machine learning engineers, AI and data science project leads, or consultants in data science and innovation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Access to Master 1: a strong background in mathematics and/or computer science at Bachelor level in a university or engineering school, and B2 English with a certificate. Access to Master 2: external recruitment is possible through ecandidat.univ-lille.fr, requiring an excellent background in data science, machine learning and mathematics and good Python knowledge; selection is individual and limited. Applications are also made via monmaster.gouv.fr.

EUR 254 a year (2025-2026). National registration fee for the master's degree, given as indicative for 2025-2026. CVEC and other administrative charges are not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2)

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