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International Master's Degree in Wave Physics and Acoustics at Le Mans Université

Le Mans Université, France

Programme overview

A two-year graduate programme of the Institut d'Acoustique-Graduate School at Le Mans University giving international research training in wave physics with a focus on acoustics, for high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds (bachelor's degrees in physics, mechanical or electrical engineering, materials science, acoustics).

Faculty: UFR Sciences et Techniques  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time (English)  |  Location: Le Mans, Pays de la Loire, France

What you will study

An education-through-research model with research involvement growing across the four semesters (25% in G1-S1, 50% in G1-S2, 75% in G2-S3, 100% in G2-S4). Practical lab work is replaced by research activities such as sample fabrication, experimental set-up development using the Fablab, acoustic experiments and contributions to ongoing PhD and postdoctoral projects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National degree conferring the licence grade in a field compatible with the master, selected on application. EU applicants apply on Mon Master; non-EU applicants from countries covered by the procedure apply through Études en France. Intended for students from diverse bachelor's backgrounds aiming for research careers.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee, master level (EU/EEA). CVEC (105 EUR per year) is not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students in master. Differentiated fee applies to non-EU students enrolling from 2026-2027 (exemption requests possible; students already enrolled and exempted in 2025-2026 continuing in the same cycle are exclud Source

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr

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