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MSc Computer Science - Cryptology, High-Performance Computing and Algorithmics (CCA) at Sorbonne University

Sorbonne University, France

Programme overview

The CCA track trains high-level specialists with dual competence in cryptology and high-performance computing.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Master Informatique  |  Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Modern cryptology from attacker and defender viewpoints with an introduction to cryptanalysis, and computing models and paradigms (approximate or exact) and their deployment.

Career pathways

Technical careers in cybersecurity and intensive computing, and design and implementation of cryptology and high-performance computing solutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For students with a strong background in computer science and/or mathematics; most M1 recruits come from an L3 in computer science, a mathematics-computer science double degree, or mathematics with computer science units.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for master’s degree programmes for 2026/2027 as listed by the university; excludes the CVEC. Non-EU students subject to differentiated fees pay a higher national rate (amount not listed on the page). Source

Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2)

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