MSc in Engineering Mathematical Imaging and Spatial Pattern Analysis (MISPA) at Mines Saint-Étienne

Programme overview

One-year M2 within the national Master's in Optics, Image, Vision, Multimedia (OIVM), jointly accredited by four institutions. It trains experts to process, analyse and interpret complex images using advanced mathematics, computer science and geometric modelling, on the Saint-Étienne campus.

Faculty: Mines Saint-Étienne (with Université Jean Monnet, Institut d'Optique Graduate School, École Centrale de Lyon) | Department: Applied Mathematics and Image Analysis | Duration: 1 year (M2), 60 ECTS | Study mode: full-time; taught 100% in English | Location: Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

An intensive semester of theoretical modules in mathematical imaging, shape processing, geometric modelling, optimisation, functional analysis, differential geometry and shape statistics, followed by a research project and a long internship.

Career pathways

Graduates take demanding R&D roles in AI, imaging and computer vision, or move to a doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completed M1, engineering degree or final-year engineering student (240 ECTS) in mathematics, computer science, signal/image processing or numerical modelling, with strong analysis, algebra and optimisation and programming skills (Python, Matlab, C++). English required; French not required. Selection by application review and possible interview.

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 year (M2), 60 ECTS

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