Master Mathématiques et applications - Parcours Calcul scientifique, statistique, analyse des données (CaSSAD) at Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France

Programme overview

The CaSSAD track of the Mathématiques et applications master trains senior staff in the two main themes of applied mathematics, statistics and scientific computing, mastering the theoretical and computing tools behind both. Graduates mainly enter the professional world, with occasional continuation to a doctorate in applied mathematics.

Faculty: INSA Hauts-de-France (Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France) | Location: Valenciennes, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, mathematical statistics, statistical machine learning, data analysis, optimisation, and programming in C++, Python and R (R Markdown, R Shiny).

Career pathways

Studies officer (statistics, data mining, marketing, credit, actuarial), data scientist/manager/analyst/engineer, machine learning engineer, R&D or decision-support software engineer, research engineer, statistician engineer, doctorate (including CIFRE industry theses).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master 1: Licence in mathematics or equivalent, after file review and possible interview. Master 2: 60 ECTS of the CaSSAD Master 1 or a Master 1 in an equivalent specialty (240 ECTS), on file review; Master 2 is open to professionalisation contracts. Applications: Master 1 via monmaster.gouv.fr; Master 2 via eCandidat UPHF (candidature.uphf.fr/ecandidat); non-EU international students apply via the Études en France platform. Applicants without the required diploma may enter through VAPP (validation of professional and personal experience); VAE can lead to all or part of the diploma.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee (inscription principale), non-scholarship students from EU/EEA; scholarship students pay 0. CVEC (105 EUR) not included. Master cursus. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated fee for non-EU/EEA/Swiss students first registering in a second-cycle degree (master or engineering cycle) in 2026-2027. Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.uphf.fr/formation/candidature-inscription/candidature

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