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Master Fundamental Physics and Applications - Excellence Minerve Track (GPEX) at Université d'Orléans

Université d'Orléans, France

Programme overview

Selective excellence track (Graduate Program of Excellence, GPEx) within the MINERVE project of France 2030, built on the regular Physics master tracks.

Faculty: UFR Sciences et Techniques  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Location: Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire, France

What you will study

M1 mandatory for all students: semester 1 includes quantum mechanics (6 ECTS), atomic and molecular physics and spectroscopy (6 ECTS) and general relativity (5 ECTS).

Career pathways

Doctoral thesis (100% of students who wish), then direct entry or industrial or academic careers in advanced materials, nanotechnology, energy and cosmetics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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)

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

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