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Master Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environment - Excellence Minerve Track (GPEX) at Université d'Orléans

Université d'Orléans, France

Programme overview

The Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environment master is led by the Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre en région Centre (OSUC) and backed by its research laboratories, first of all ISTO (Institut des Sciences de la Terre d'Orléans), with support from the Labex Voltaire and Equipex Planex. Track: Excellence Minerve Track (GPEX).

Faculty: Observatoire des Sciences de l'Univers en région Centre  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Location: Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire, France

What you will study

Detailed programme published on the OSUC site.

Career pathways

Main openings are in local authorities, research bodies, companies and industries.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

M1: recruitment on file with a possible interview. Selection criteria: sufficient level in the fundamental disciplines, sufficient mastery of fundamental skills, and a personal and professional project consistent with the master. Selective Excellence Minerve track aimed at students wishing to continue to a doctorate (bac+8); recruits at M1 only for the full two-year master cycle.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee (droits nationaux) listed on the fee schedule; registration fee set by the Ministry, not separate programme tuition. CVEC and any component-specific complementary fee are excluded. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Fee listed for students with international mobility status (usagers à mobilité internationale) on the fee schedule; registration fee, excluding CVEC and any complementary component fee. Source

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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

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