Master Sciences et génie des matériaux (SGM) - Parcours Ingénierie des matériaux et du contrôle avancé at Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France

Programme overview

The Ingénierie des matériaux et du contrôle avancé (IMCA) track of the Sciences et génie des matériaux master aims at dual competence in materials processing and characterisation, mastering inspection techniques for all types of materials with knowledge of how they are made. Work-study over two years or two internships of up to 10 months in total are possible.

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

What you will study

Materials processing and characterisation, integrated health monitoring, signal analysis and processing, ultrasound and laser, thin films and nanomaterials, multifunctional coatings and composites, finite element method, numerical physics, eco-design, acoustic microscopy and spectroscopic methods.

Career pathways

Chemistry and materials quality-control manager, inspection and maintenance engineer, NDT (non-destructive testing) R&D engineer, microsystems and acoustics engineer, NDT methods manager, R&D project lead, production and design engineer; research careers possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master 1: Licence in physics-chemistry or materials science, BUT Science et génie des matériaux or Mesures physiques, or equivalent, after file review and possible interview. Master 2: 60 ECTS of a Master 1 in the specialty or equivalent, on file. 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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