MSc in Engineering Cyber-Physical and Social Systems (CPS2): AI and IoT at Mines Saint-Étienne

Programme overview

International track of the Computer Science Master of Science in Engineering, run jointly by Mines Saint-Étienne and Université Jean Monnet (Université de Lyon). It trains engineers and researchers to design and deploy intelligent cyber-physical systems combining AI, IoT, cloud/edge computing and cybersecurity, on the Saint-Étienne campus.

Faculty: Mines Saint-Étienne (with Université Jean Monnet) | Department: Computer Science | Duration: 1 or 2 years (M1/M2), 120 ECTS | Study mode: full-time; taught 100% in English | Location: Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

M1 covers advanced programming, algorithms, networking, databases and distributed systems, introductory machine learning and IoT, and cybersecurity fundamentals. M2 specialises in IoT and cyber-physical systems, AI, cloud and distributed systems, CPS security and socio-technical dimensions, with a 4 to 6 month research or engineering internship.

Career pathways

Graduates work as IoT, cyber-physical systems, AI/machine learning, cloud/edge or cybersecurity engineers, or continue to doctoral research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry to M1 requires a bachelor's degree (L3, 180 ECTS) in computer science; entry to M2 requires an M1 (240 ECTS) or equivalent in computer science or a related field. Selection is by application file (CV, motivation letter, transcripts, diplomas, English certificate such as TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS for non-native speakers, French test for non-French speakers). Non-EEA applicants also apply through Études en France. Applications open January to end of April.

Domestic applicants: EUR 254 a year. EU/EEA/Switzerland students. National regulated tuition for a national Master's degree in a public institution (set by the Ministry); CVEC and insurance are separate. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,941 a year. Non-EU students. National regulated tuition for a national Master's degree in a public institution (set by the Ministry); CVEC and insurance are separate. Source

Duration: 1 or 2 years (M1/M2), 120 ECTS

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