Master Calcul Haute Performance, Simulation (CHPS) at Université de Perpignan Via Domitia

The Master CHPS gives a double training in computer science and mathematics for high-performance computing, from modelling to simulation, with solid know-how in high-performance programming and mathematical modelling techniques in mechanics, physics, economics and energy markets. Only M2 is open for enrolment (M1 does not open this year).

Faculty: Faculté des Sciences Exactes et Expérimentales (SEE)  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Perpignan, Occitanie, France

What you will study

Semester 1 harmonises students' base in computing, mathematics and modelling; semester 2 gives fundamentals of HPC and numerical tools; semester 3 deepens and specialises with a common core and optional specialisations; semester 4 is a placement in a professional or academic setting. 524 h in M1 and 276 h in M2; placements of 7 weeks in M1 and 4 to 6 months in M2; 10 hours of English; Erasmus possible. M2 success rate 76.67% (2021-2023).

Career pathways

Engineers in scientific computing, distributed computing, mathematical and mechanical modelling in public laboratories, EPICs and industrial groups (aerospace, automotive, petroleum, renewable or nuclear energy, finance) or thesis in ED 305 Énergie Environnement.

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