Guidebook of Degrees
International Masters
2012-2016 SOIE Service Orientation Insertion Entreprise Université de Rennes 1 8, rue Kléber - 35000 Rennes France +33 (0)2 23 23 39 79
www.univ-rennes1.fr/en
Front cover photo: students of the International Master of Molecular Catalysis and Green Chemistry, University of Rennes 1. Photo University of Rennes 1, Direction of Communication / Gaëlle Le Page.
II A Word from the President
The University of Rennes 1 maintains close relationships with a large number of universities abroad and is an active partner in numerous major European programs, including 200 Erasmus agreements. Through proactive policies in international teaching programs and scientific cooperation, the University of Rennes 1 has made international openness one of its top priorities. Our three campuses welcome 26,441 students, including 3,428 international students. In this guidebook, you will find information about several Master’s degree programs developed by our university which are taught in English. They target non-French- speaking international students. Studying in Rennes will allow these students to experience French culture while obtaining a European diploma abroad.
Guy Cathelineau President of the University of Rennes 1
1 2 Table of contents
Rennes and Brittany 4 The University of Rennes 1 4 Useful contacts 5
Economics and Business Management • Master of Business Administration in International Management 7 • Master of Finance – Advanced Studies and Research in Finance 9 • Master of Public Economics and Public Finance 11 • Master of Marketing – Franchising and Network Management 13
Science and Technology • International Master of Molecular Catalysis and Green Chemistry 15 • MaMaSELF: Master in Materials Science Exploring Large Scale Facilities 17 • Master of Photonics 19 • Master of Research in Computer Science 21 • International Master in Distributed Systems and Services - EIT ICT Labs Master School 23 • European Master of Geosciences of Basins and Lithosphere 25
3 Rennes and Brittany Rennes is the capital of the Brittany region in Western France. With its 400,000 inhabitants, dynamic economy, and several institutions of higher education, it is no surprise that Rennes has been marked by a growing emphasis on higher education and research and development. Over 60,000 students call Rennes home, and it is considered a dynamic, vibrant “student city“, with a wealth of traditions, historical monuments, festivals, concerts, and cultural events. Rennes’ central geographic location makes it easy for visitors to travel to the northern coast and its famous sites like Mont Saint-Michel, Cancale, Saint-Malo, and Dinard, as well as to the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Morbihan and the resorts of Quiberon and Carnac. The Loire Valley and its châteaux are only a few hours away as well. The University of Rennes 1 www.univ-rennes1.fr/english The University of Rennes 1 is one of the two universities in the city of Rennes, France. It is a multidisciplinary institution consisting of three main scientific areas: yy Science, Technology, Engineering and Health; yy Law, Politics, Economics, Management and Administration Science; yy Human Sciences (Philosophy and Communication). Understanding degrees and diplomas in the French system National degree Institution degree L 3 years Licence Bachelors (label) 6 semesters 180 ECTS 4 years Master of Science 8 semesters (4-year Master)
M Master’s degree Master of Science (MSc) 5 years 10 semesters Master’s in Business and 300 ECTS Engineering degree Engineering diplomas Specialized 6 years Mastère (label) 12 semesters Master of Business Administration (MBA) D 8 years Doctoral Degree PhD 16 semesters 480 ECTS 4 Useful contacts
►The Rennes 1 International Affairs Service (SAI) www.univ-rennes1.fr/english/home/international_affairs The University of Rennes 1 strongly encourages its students to go abroad, either for study or training periods. The International Affairs Service and the various colleges’ international relations offices support the students throughout the preparation process. University of Rennes 1 SAI – International Affairs Service 2, rue du Thabor – CS 46510 35065 Rennes cedex – France [email protected]
►The Rennes International Mobility Centre (CMI) www.mobilite-rennes.ueb.eu The Rennes International Mobility Centre (CMI) is a service of ten institutions of higher education in Rennes as well as the Rennes Metropolitan Area. Its main role is to provide information, support and assistance to incoming students, researchers and professors. For further information: see the UEB international student guide on the website. Rennes International Mobility Centre Université européenne de Bretagne (UEB) 5 boulevard Laënnec 35000 Rennes - France [email protected]
►Campus France www.campusfrance.org/fr Practical information is available to applicants on the website of Campus France. Choose the section “Study in France” and then “Programs taught in English”. Click on the following programs (degrees taught at Rennes 1 will be found within the programs in bold): yy Business and Management yy Tourism, Hotel and Food Service Management yy Sciences, Environment, Health Science yy Agriculture and Agroindustry yy Mathematics yy Engineering and Technology yy Law, Economics yy Humanities, Language, Literature yy Architecture, Arts, Design, Fashion 5 6 Master of business adMinistration in international ManageMent
Université de Rennes 1 Objectives IGR-IAE - Institut de Gestion The MBA in International Management launched in September 2008 by the de Rennes (Graduate School University of Rennes 1’s Graduate School of Management is specifically aimed of Management) 11 rue Jean Macé at English-speaking students with a Bachelor’s degree. CS 70803 The specificity of the program is to combine intensive French language courses 35708 Rennes cedex 7 with a comprehensive academic program in Management taught exclusively in France English. +33 (0)2 23 23 34 22 www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en www.univ-rennes1.fr/english Career prospects The main aim of the course is to provide students with the essential skills necessary to pursue a career as an International Business Executive. The Master’s program develops students’ capabilities to succeed in a dynamic global business environment within international companies. Tailor-made for future managers, the program arms students with a panorama of up-to-date and indispensable « hard » and « soft » skills in International Management. Admission requirements A 4-year Bachelor’s degree, evidence of English language proficiency. All applicants must submit official international scores of one of the following tests: y TOEFL score of at least 550 paper test (80 IBT Score), y TOEIC 750 or above, y IELTS overall band score of 6 for the Academic version, y proof of prior Higher Education in an English-speaking country (GPA of 2-4 scale).
> Please visit our website for more information: www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en/ diplome/1440/france-mba- international-management
7 Master of business adMinistration in international ManageMent
> One-year Master course Syllabus (M2) The program modules, all of which are taught exclusively in English, consist of 2 semesters eight mandatory core modules per semester. 60 ECTS Semester 3 Semester 4 Business intelligence and geostrategy Strategy - Organizational theory and Internationalization and management > Language of instruction: management y English Introductory course: the issues of Legal and fiscal management - Legal internationalization environment and European institutions y International finance > Proof of English language Human resources management - y International marketing proficiency International knowledge management y Legal and fiscal framework TOEFL: 550 / 80 Financial management y International mobility TOEIC: 750 or above y Intercultural environment Marketing management IELTS: 6 (overall) Management game Industrial and logistics management Internship period (minimum 3 months) > French as a foreign Quantitative techniques with report or Master thesis language Accounting information systems French as a foreign language 100 hours in september French as a foreign language 100 hours per semester
In order to help initiate foreign students to the French language and culture, 100 hours of French language training will be offered throughout the month of September before the commencement of the Management program. Additionally, 100 hours of French classes per semester, at a pace of eight hours per week, will be issued to each student. > Application All students will be expected to sit a French proficiency test at the beginning of Application deadline: September. The results of this test will enable the professors to place students please see website in classes corresponding to their level of proficiency (beginner, intermediate (for academic year 2013-2014, or advanced). Homogeneous groups will then be formed aiming at preparing the date was April 30th, 2013) students for the internationally-recognized French examination, the DELF, to be held at the end of the academic year. Application and accompanying documents The French courses are also designed for a better integration in the student life should be sent by post to in IGR-IAE, and a better understanding of the French culture and environment. the following address: Odile Soulard International Office IGR-IAE de Rennes 11 rue Jean Macé - CS 70803 35708 Rennes cedex 7 FRANCE (details and application form: http://www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en) > Tuition fees: 6 035 € (for academic year 2013-2014)
SOIE - Service Orientation, Directors: Dr. Marc GAUGAIN - [email protected] Insertion, Entreprise and Dr. Karine PICOT-COUPEy - [email protected] http://triptik.univ-rennes1.fr Coordinator: Odile SOULARD - [email protected] June 2013 Phone: +33 (0)2 23 23 34 22 - Fax: +33 (0)2 23 23 78 45 / 78 00 8 Master of finance advanced studies and research in finance
Université de Rennes 1 Objectives IGR-IAE - Institut de Gestion The Advanced Studies and Research in Finance program is a one-year course de Rennes (Graduate School whose main objectives are: of Management) to prepare students to doctorate level, 11 rue Jean Macé to prepare for the CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam, CS 70803 35708 Rennes cedex 7 to provide a solid background and training to pursue careers in the financial, France banking, insurance and corporate sectors as research analysts, financial +33 (0)2 23 23 34 22 consultants or executives... www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en Students will acquire up-to-date knowledge and become experts in a field of www.univ-rennes1.fr/english specialization. The program is divided into two paths: the regular program and the CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst) preparation. The Master’s thesis constitutes an essential part of the regular program. The CFA® program is organized in collaboration with Bärchen, an institution specialized in CFA® preparation. Great emphasis is placed on the development of critical analysis and innovative skills. Career prospects This program has been designed, with both academic and industrial positions in mind, so as to match recruiters' needs for high-level collaborators. Students graduated from this MSc Finance are nowadays either PhD students, junior researchers, lecturers, assistant professors or financial analysts, portfolio managers, asset managers, risk managers, financial engineers, quants, bankers, corporate executives and so on. Partners The program is supported by the Research Center for Economics and Management (CREM), the only research center dedicated to economics and management sciences in the western part of France. CREM is accredited by the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). Admission requirements > Please visit our website A four-year bachelor degree, a first year in a Master degree majoring in Finance for more information: or in fields relevant for Finance such as accounting, economics, statistics, www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en/ econometrics, mathematics and other branches of sciences, diplome/2191/master-in-finance- evidence of English language proficiency. All applicants must submit official advanced-studies-and-research- international scores of one of the following tests: in-finance y TOEFL score of at least 550 paper test (80 IBT Score) y TOEIC 750 or above y IELTS overall band score of 6 for the Academic version y Proof of prior Higher Education in English-speaking country (GPA of 2-4 scale).
9 Master of finance advanced studies and research in finance
> One-year Master course Syllabus (M2) The program is divided into two paths: the regular program and the CFA® 2 semesters preparation. The program is taught exclusively in English. It consists of eight 60 ECTS mandatory core modules. Students will attend several seminars on financial issues, taught by invited professors and professionals from the private sector. Regular program (advanced studies for research) Semester 3 Semester 4 > Language of instruction: English Recent Advances in Financial Applied Methods for Research Engineering Intensive French Language > Proof of English language Recent Advances in Portfolio, Options Finance seminars and courses taught proficiency and Fixed Income theories by invited professors (about 10 Recent Advances in Corporate Finance sessions a year) TOEFL: 550 / 80 Recent Advances in Banking Finance Master’s thesis TOEIC: 750 or above Intensive French Language Internship (optional) IELTS: 6 (overall) CFA® preparation program Semester 3 Semester 4 Back to Basics Economy Financial Markets and Portfolio Intensive preparation to CFA® exam Management taught by Bärchen (65 hours) Recent Advances in Corporate Finance Master’s thesis (optional) > Application Corporate Finance and Financial Internship and professional thesis Reporting Application deadline: Intensive French Language please see website (for academic year 2013-2014, Students will take 100 hours of French language training throughout the month th the date was April 30 , 2013) of September before the commencement of the program, and 100 hours of Application and French classes during the first semester, at a rate of eight hours per week. accompanying documents During the second semester, the students in the regular program attend 100 should be sent by post to of French classes, whereas the students in the CFA® preparation course will the following address: take an intensive CFA® preparation training given by a specialized institution Odile Soulard (Bärchen). International Office IGR-IAE de Rennes Students sit a French proficiency test at the beginning of September. Results 11 rue Jean Macé - CS 70803 place students in classes corresponding to their level: beginner, intermediate 35708 Rennes cedex 7 or advanced. Homogeneous groups will then be formed, preparing students FRANCE for the national French examinations, the DELF, to be held at the end of the (details and application form: academic year. The French courses are also designed for a better integration http://www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en) in the student life in IGR-IAE, and a better understanding of the French culture and environment. > Tuition fees: 5 300 € (for academic year 2013-2014) include 300 hours of French for the regular program, and 200 hours of French and intensive preparation for the CFA®. Enrollment fee to the CFA exam is not included.
SOIE - Service Orientation, Directors: Pr. Franck MORAUX - [email protected] Insertion, Entreprise and Pr. Jean-Laurent VIVIANI - [email protected] http://triptik.univ-rennes1.fr Coordinator: Odile SOULARD - [email protected] June 2013 Phone: +33 (0)2 23 23 34 22 - Fax: +33 (0)2 23 23 78 45 / 78 00 10 Master of Public econoMics and Public finance
Université de Rennes 1 Objectives Faculté des Sciences This 2nd-year master level program aims to train professionals specialized in économiques the economic analysis of local and national public policies. Campus Centre The qualification creates an international network of professional and academic 7 place Hoche 35065 Rennes cedex expertise and offers a joint degree in three partner universities (Tampere, Fribourg, +33 (0)2 23 23 35 45 Piemonte Orientale). www.eco.univ-rennes1.fr/english www.univ-rennes1.fr/english Career prospects Economic analyst, prospective analyst, statistical analyst, > 6 partner universities researcher; scholar. University of Fribourg This qualification is for students aspiring to senior positions in: (Switzerland): international agencies; NGOs; www.unifr.ch federal, national, regional or local governments, public services, University of Tampere research centers, universities. (Finland): www.uta.fi Piemonte Orientale University Skills (Italy): Producing or supervising economic and statistical studies in the field of public www.sp.unipmn.it policies; Masaryk University (Czech managing and promoting economic information; Republic): knowledge of one additional language; www.muni.cz knowledge of the software Sphinx (survey), R cran (econometrics), and MapInfo Shandong University (China): (mapping analysis), Excel (statistics). www.eco.sdu.edu.cn Universitas Indonesia (Indonesia): Admission requirements www.ui.ac.id Students register in one of the partner universities, and this entitles them to spend one or two semesters in the other partner universities. Students are selected according to the following documents: a bachelor’s degree or equivalent studies in economics; a personal record (CV); a cover letter written in English. > Please visit our website The prerequisites for the lectures are basic microeconomics and econometrics. for more information: www.master-public- economics.fr/Overview.html
11 Master of Public econoMics and Public finance
> One-year Master course Lectures (M2) 2 semesters Semester 3 - Rennes (30 ECTS) Semester 4 - Rennes (30 ECTS) 60 ECTS Beginning of term: end of September. Beginning of term: mid-January. Economic analysis of public policies 1 Economic analysis of public policies 2 y Economics of art and cultural policies y Taxation and comparative analysis y Financing of local governments y Simulation methods for environmental y Land-use planning and governance economics > Internship/Thesis: y Foundations for the evaluation of y Inequalities and methods of 6 months public policies measurement Tools for evaluation 1 Tools for evaluation 2 > Language of instruction: y Cost-effectiveness analysis for public y Productive efficiency of public English programs facilities y Cost benefit analysis y Impact evaluations and multicriteria Quantitative methods 1 analysis y Prerequisites in quantitative analysis y Data envelopment analysis y Panel data econometrics Quantitative methods 2 Seminar and student activities 1 y Spatial econometrics French lessons (optional) y Principal components and factor analysis Tools for promoting economic information y Public communication y Writing in economics Seminar and student activities 2 Internship or master thesis French lessons (optional)
Tampere, Fribourg, Piemonte : http://www.mge-pepf.eu
> Application deadlines: Mobility Rennes 1 students: Scholarship deadlines - [email protected] application from February 1st Eiffel Scholarship (Indonesian students): November 15th. th to May 30 via the ENT Erasmus grant for the 1st semester (Rennes 1 students): January 31st. European and Indonesian Erasmus grant for the 2nd semester (Rennes 1 students): June 30th. application from students: Deadline for campus accommodation - [email protected] February 1st to May 30th via: st http://candidatures.univ- For the 1 semester: May 31st rennes1.fr For the 2nd semester: mid-October Non-European and non- (Monthly rent for campus rooms: 150-260 €.) Indonesian students: application before April 1st via Campus France: http://www.campusfrance.org > Tuition fees: 254 €
> Health insurance: 211 €
> Capacity: 20 students
SOIE - Service Orientation, Coordinator Insertion, Entreprise Benoît Le Maux - [email protected] http://triptik.univ-rennes1.fr June 2013 12 Master of Marketing franchising and network ManageMent
Université de Rennes 1 Objectives IGR-IAE - Institut de Gestion The Master of Marketing – Franchising and Network Management, launched in de Rennes (Graduate School September 2012 by the Graduate School of Management, is specifically aimed of Management) at English-speaking students with a degree in Business, Economics, Law, etc., 11 rue Jean Macé who want to work in the very dynamic and international sector of franchising, CS 70803 retail and services chains. 35708 Rennes cedex 7 France Tailor-made for future managers and executives in international networks, in retail +33 (0)2 23 23 34 22 and service sectors, and more specifically in the areas of marketing, management www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en and development of networks, this program arms students with a wide range of www.univ-rennes1.fr/english up-to-date and useful skills in franchising and network management. The specificity of this program is to combine a comprehensive academic program in franchising and network management taught exclusively in English with intensive French language courses. Career prospects The main aim of the course is to provide students with the essential skills necessary to pursue a career in the following departments: on-field consulting, development and marketing at franchise or retail/service chain headquarters. The Master’s program develops students’ capabilities to succeed in a dynamic global business environment within international chains in the retail and service sectors. Partners The Master of Marketing – Franchising and Network Management is part of the Center in Franchising, Retail & Services Chains (www.center-franchising-retail- service-chains.com) sponsored by several companies in the franchise, retail and service sectors. The French Franchise Federation (FFF) and the Federation of Affiliated Retail Businesses (FCA) are also partners of this Master. Admission requirements A Bachelor’s degree > Please visit our website English language proficiency. All applicants must submit official international for more information: scores of one of the following tests: www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en/ y TOEFL score of at least 550 paper test (80 IBT Score) diplome/1439/en-master-of- y TOEIC score of at least 750 marketing-franchising-and- y IELTS overall band score of 6 for the Academic version network-management y Proof of prior Higher Education in an English speaking country (GPA of 2-4 scale).
13 Master of Marketing franchising and network ManageMent
> One-year Master course Syllabus (M2) 2 semesters Semester 3 Semester 4 60 ECTS Organizational structure of networks Network Development Network Management Network Internationalization Network Marketing Legal aspects of networks Specialized Marketing Master thesis Performance and management control Internship with report (a four-month > Language of instruction: in networks commitment is required) or research English French language course dissertation French language course > Proof of English language proficiency + Testimonials, conferences, seminars, etc., with experts in franchising and retail TOEFL: 550 / 80 or above and service chains. TOEIC: 750 or above All the program modules are taught exclusively in English. In order to help acquaint IELTS: 6 (overall) foreign students to the French language and culture, 100 hours of French language training will be offered throughout the month of September before the beginning of the Franchising and Network Management program. Additionally, the students will attend 100 hours of French classes per semester, at a pace of eight to ten hours per week. All students will be expected to sit a French proficiency test at the beginning of September. The results of this test will enable the professors to place students in classes corresponding to their level of proficiency (beginner, intermediate or advanced). Homogeneous groups will then be formed aiming at preparing students for the internationally-recognized French examination, the DELF, to be held at the end of the academic year. The French courses are also designed for > Application a better integration in the student life in IGR-IAE, and a better understanding of Application deadline: the French culture and environment. please see website (for academic year 2013-2014, the date was April 30th, 2013) Application and accompanying documents should be sent by post to the following address: Odile Soulard International Office IGR-IAE de Rennes 11 rue Jean Macé - CS 70803 35708 Rennes cedex 7 FRANCE (details and application form: http://www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en) > Tuition fees: 6 035 € (for academic year 2013-2014)
SOIE - Service Orientation, Director: Dr. Rozenn PERRIGOT Insertion, Entreprise Coordinator: Odile SOULARD - [email protected] http://triptik.univ-rennes1.fr Phone: +33 (0)2 23 23 34 22 - Fax: +33 (0)2 23 23 78 45 / 78 00 June 2013 14 international Master of Molecular catalysis and green cheMistry
Université de Rennes 1 Objectives UFR SPM - Sciences et The International Master of Molecular Catalysis and Green Chemistry is a propriétés de la matière postgraduate course for students in chemistry and related fields. The program Campus scientifique de Beaulieu offers education and laboratory research training in fine chemistry, green 263 av. du Général Leclerc chemistry, organometallics & homogeneous catalysis, and molecular material 35042 Rennes cedex science. It provides the necessary background for understanding recent and France +33 (0)2 23 23 62 44 future developments of modern, multidisciplinary chemistry at the industrial and www.spm.univ-rennes1.fr academic level. www.univ-rennes1.fr/english Every student will benefit from personal tutorial assistance, with communication in English, for effective integration in the course and immersion in the French society. The inclusion of French and technical English languages, French and European culture in the curriculum will strengthen the student’s professional future and prepare the student for leadership roles in industry. Unique opportunities for training and mobility within the European Union (EU) are given by the active > Excellence in research participation of Rennes 1 university in several networks with European universities. in laboratories The program covers the main aspects of modern molecular chemistry and catalysis associated with CNRS and provides for students who wish to pursue a PhD degree in France or EU and maintaining strong with the requisite level. contact with European universities and industry Career prospects Students can find a position as chemical engineer or research engineer in the following areas: bulk chemistry, fine chemistry, polymer chemistry, petrochemistry, pharmaceutical industry, automobile industry, fragrance, flavor industry, food processing industry. After a PhD: academic position (assistant professor, associate professor, full professor, researcher…), > Please visit our website leading position in industry. for more information: http://etudes.univ-rennes1.fr/ master-catgreenchem
15 international Master of Molecular catalysis and green cheMistry
> 1-year Master course (M2) Syllabus* 2 semesters Courses are given by professors-researchers who belong to an associated CNRS 60 ECTS laboratory in contact with European universities and industry (30 ECTS). Research training of minimum 9 months is shared out over the two semesters (30 ECTS). European visiting professors and industry researchers participate in the teaching. > Chemistry courses and research tutorial in Every student benefits from personal tutorial assistance, with communication in English. English, for effective integration in the course and immersion in the French society. Semester 3 Modern molecular synthesis and natural products Advanced organometallics and spectroscopy Catalysis for fine chemistry Polymers and dendrimers New smart molecular materials Green chemistry, industrial chemistry and new technologies French Bibliographic survey Research project Semester 4 Research master thesis and research seminars
* an adjusted organization is done for the 2-year program. Admission requirements One-year program: good first year master level in chemistry and sound language skills in English (chemistry courses and research tutorial will be conducted in English). Two-year program*: a bachelor (Honors) or equivalent degree (4 years) in chemistry, and sound language skills in English. Application should be submitted no later than April 15th using online services or sending it to the secretariat by post. The tuition fees of the academic program is 2500 € per year. It includes: formal registration at the University, scientific and cross-discipline courses, personal tutorial assistance, > Application deadline: research training at the University of Rennes 1, no later than April 15th attendance to lectures delivered by visiting researchers, health insurance. (For details see website: http://etudes.univ-rennes1.fr/ master-catgreenchem/themes/ application) > Tuition fees: 2 500 €/year Health insurance is already included in the tuition fees.
SOIE - Service Orientation, Coordinators Insertion, Entreprise Prof. Christophe DARCEL - +33 (0)2 23 23 62 71 - [email protected] http://triptik.univ-rennes1.fr Dr. Christian BRUNEAU - +33 (0)2 23 23 62 83 - [email protected] June 2013 Secretary: Mrs. Béatrice MAHI - +33 (0)2 23 23 55 63 - [email protected] 16 Master of Materials science exPloring large scale facilities (MaMaself)
Université de Rennes 1 Objectives UFR SPM - Sciences et MaMaSELF deals with material characterization using neutron and synchrotron propriétés de la matière radiation and aims at promoting international collaboration among universities, Campus scientifique de Beaulieu large scale facilities and industry. 263 av. du Général Leclerc 35042 Rennes cedex Its main objective is to form skilled scientists in materials science together with France an advanced knowledge in the use of large scale facilities for the characterization +33 (0)2 23 23 62 44 of high technology materials. www.spm.univ-rennes1.fr In an international environment, it offers excellent academic and industrial www.univ-rennes1.fr/english opportunities to Master students. Career prospects > Consortium: The programme has started in 2007. After Mamaself, students work in industry 5 European universities or research institutions. Most of the Mamaself students pursue PhD programs in or outside Europe. Université de Rennes 1 (France) Possible careers: Université de Montpellier research engineer in public or private research companies, (France) responsible for production researches, Technische Universität R & D project manager, München (Germany) university professor. Ludwig-Maximilians- Universität München Mobility (Germany) The two-year programme is split in 4 semesters: the first year (sem. 1 & 2) is Università di Torino (Italy) entirely enrolled at one out of the five universities of the consortium, sem. 3 at a different university. Sem. 4 is dedicated to the Master thesis and can be carried out at any university or large scale facility or at partner institutions situated in Switzerland, Japan, India, the USA, and Russia. A visit is organised every year to the neutron reactor of Laboratory Leon Brillouin (LLB), CEA at Saclay, and Soleil the French synchrotron radiation source at Saint-Aubin, close to Paris. This visit represents the first occasion for Mamaself students to come in close contact with Large Scale Facilities. Summer school A 2-week summer school is organized for all Mamaself students in the beginning > Please visit our website of the second year at the University of Rennes 1. Its objective is to obtain a wide for more information: background in exploring materials using neutron or synchrotron radiation. www.mamaself.eu Status meeting The Mamaself status meeting is organized in Switzerland during the 4th semester and brings together all second-year Mamaself students and representatives of partner institutions. During the status meeting the students will present the preliminary results of their Master-thesis work. Additional scientific topics will be presented by specialists from research centres.
17 Master of Materials science exPloring large scale facilities (MaMaself)
> 2-year Master course: Syllabus (Rennes 1) 4 semesters First year 120 ECTS Semester 1 (300 h) Semester 2 (236 h) September-January January-June Quantum Mechanics, Atoms and Electrochemistry > Language of instruction: Molecules Semiconductors & Phase transitions English Crystallography 1: neutron & x-ray Spectroscopy diffraction Diffraction & RMN > Proof of English language Laboratory of Physics 1 (TP) Laboratory of Physics 2 (TP) Simulation of Materials Resistance Materials 2: Ceramics & glasses proficiency Materials 1: Metals & Alloys Introduction to Nanomaterials TOEFL: 210/550 Laboratory of Chemistry (TP) Internship IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent Second year Semester 3 - September-January Large Scale Facilities for Materials Science: Neutron Sources and Synchrotrons Advanced Materials in Industry and techniques (RMN, brittle materials, diffraction) Chemistry: Nanomaterials, biomaterials, sensors, thin films, polymers Management : European logistics and financial analyses Scientific Tutorial project Physics: statistical physics, advanced synchrotron spectroscopy, surface physics, magneto transport and spin electronics Semester 4 - February-July Master thesis > Application Electronic submission on: http://application.mamaself.eu Admission requirements Application deadlines: Students both from European and non-European countries are welcome to apply please see website for the Master programme. http://www.mamaself.eu Applicants will be selected by the Mamaself Master Admission Committee, (for academic year 2013-2014, made up of representatives of the Consortium. the dates were as follows: y Erasmus Mundus fellowship: Students must have a Bachelor (180 ECTS or equivalent) in Materials Science 28 January 2013 or related disciplines (chemistry, physics, geo-science, etc.), and good English y Self-funded students: competencies, e.g. TOEFL 210/550, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. 18 May 2013 For each academic year the consortium selects a limited number of non-EU and y without E.M. fellowship: EU students, who will receive a grant (see our website). 31th May 2013) > Tuition fees: Non-EU citizens: 6000 €/year EU citizens: 3000 €/year Health insurance is already included in the tuition fees. > Grants: 9 000 € to 22 000 € (For details see website: www.mamaself.eu)
SOIE - Service Orientation, Coordinator Insertion, Entreprise Prof. Philippe RABILLER - +33 (0)2 23 23 60 65 - [email protected] http://triptik.univ-rennes1.fr Secretary June 2013 Mrs. Christiane CLOAREC - +33 (0)2 23 23 58 58 - [email protected] 18 Master of Photonics
Université de Rennes 1 Objectives UFR SPM - Sciences et Optics plays a major role in today's research, industrial development and modern propriétés de la matière technology. Photonics denominates the technologies, systems, components Campus scientifique de Beaulieu relying on the use of light and in particular laser light. 263 av. du Général Leclerc 35042 Rennes cedex The aim of this Master programme is to provide up-to-date high-level knowledge France in this blooming field. Through research-oriented classes and internships, +33 (0)2 23 23 62 44 particular emphasis is given on telecommunications, optical nanotechnology www.physique.univ-rennes1.fr and biophotonics. In an international environment, it offers excellent academic www.univ-rennes1.fr/english and industrial opportunities to Master students. The Master of Photonics offers an international programme at Master 2 level, with all courses delivered in English. All teachers are active researchers who belong to different universities and engineering schools throughout Brittany, in Rennes, Lannion, and Brest. Career prospects Students work in industry or research institutions. Most of the master students pursue PhD programs in or outside Europe. Possible careers: research engineer in public or private research companies, responsible for production researches, R & D project manager, university professor. Admission requirements 240 ECTS or equivalent in physics or material science, and good English level. Applicants will be selected by the Master of Photonics admission committee. Application procedures Campus France: International students belonging to the CEF* procedure must > Please visit our website go through the Campus France application. It gives a simplified visa delivery for more information: process. www.campusfrance.org/en/page/a-country-using-cef-procedure http://etudes.univ-rennes1.fr/ All other coutries: send directly CV, results of previous studies, and letter of master-physique/en/home/ motivation to [email protected] programme/photonics * Center for studies in France
19 Master of Photonics
> 1-year Master course (M2) Syllabus 2 semesters 60 ECTS Semester 3 Laser Sources Integrated and Microwave Optics Semiconductor and fiber Optical Amplifiers > Language of instruction: Optical Transmissions English Optical Networks > Internship Physics of resonators 4 months minimum Physics of semiconductor nanostructures Nonlinear optics and hybrid integrated photonics Optical Technology: two-day practical class on a real photonics platform (either telecom or nanotech or biophotonics) Professional world (scientific lectures, visits of companies, English scientific language, Techniques of job seeking...) Scientific project (laboratory research under supervision of a researcher)
Semester 4 (February to June) Internship The last semester of the Master programme is devoted to internship, either in industrial or academic research laboratories. Its duration is 4 months at minimum. Interns write a master thesis and present their work to a jury at the end of the programme. The internship counts for half of the evaluation of the year (30 ECTS).
> Application deadline: please see website http://etudes.univ-rennes1.fr/ master-physique/en/home/ admission (for academic year 2013-2014, the date was June 21st, 2013) > Tuition fees: 470 € (for academic year 2013-2014)
SOIE - Service Orientation, Coordinator Insertion, Entreprise Marc BRUNEL - +33 (0)2 23 23 55 73 - [email protected] http://triptik.univ-rennes1.fr June 2013 20 Master of research in coMPuter science (Mri)
Université de Rennes 1 Objectives ISTIC - UFR Informatique- The Research in Computer Science (MRI) specialism is one of the 5 specialisms Electronique proposed during semesters 3 and 4 of the Master of Computer Science at the Campus scientifique de Beaulieu university of Rennes 1. 263 av. du Général Leclerc 35042 Rennes cedex This second year of the Master is administered by a consortium of the main France computer science universities and graduate schools in Brittany. This consortium +33 (0)2 23 23 39 00 of institutions, with the support of renowned laboratories, offers student training www.istic.univ-rennes1.fr at the cutting edge of computer science research. www.univ-rennes1.fr/english The nine thematic tracks have been validated by the media and networks competitiveness cluster "Images et Réseaux" (http://www.images-et-reseaux.com).
> Consortium: Career prospects Université de Bretagne-sud This Master prepares students to start a career in research in computer science. (UBS) Our alumni are fully prepared to go on to a PhD and then to pursue research Université de Bretagne careers in research laboratories, universities or R&D departments in industrial occidentale (UBO) groups. Ecole normale supérieure (ENS) de Cachan - antenne de Bretagne Choice of one thematic track Ecole nationale d’ingénieurs The MRI specialism aims to provide each student with advanced knowledge in de Brest (ENIB) one research domain, focused but broad enough to enable them to go on to a Ecole nationale supérieure PhD in a range of subject areas. des techniques avancées The 9 thematic tracks available are listed below, and are detailed in the Program (ENSTA) Bretagne Institut national des sciences tab of the website. appliquées (INSA) de Rennes Rennes Supélec Component-Based Embedded Software Télécom Bretagne Networks and Distributed Systems Information and Computing Infrastructure Security From Data to Knowledge: Machine Learning, Modeling and Indexing of Multimedia Content and Symbolic Data Images and Interactions Brest > Please visit our website Human-Centered Computer Science for more information: Mobile and Communicating Object-Based Systems http://master.irisa.fr Vannes Intelligent Software-Intensive Systems: Foundations, Architectures, and Applications Lannion Intelligent Interaction with Information.
21 Master of research in coMPuter science (Mri)
> 2-year Master course: Syllabus 4 semesters In order to welcome foreign students, all lecture notes are in English. Moreover, 120 ECTS common core lectures, as well as lectures from the "Component-Based Embedded Software" and "Networks and Distributed Systems" thematic tracks are taught in English when the audience is non-French speaking. Every student must select one thematic track (detail of thematic track course > Language of instruction: units: http://master.irisa.fr/index.php/en/prog-track-en). English Common core course units > Recommended level in Core course units (2 out of 4 chosen by the student) French: Introduction to Distributed Computing (ASR) equivalent to TCF B2 (or Data analysis and stochastic modeling (ADM) CEFR B2) Models and Formalizations (MF) Mechanized semantics (MSM) Methodological approach to research Bibliographic study (BIBL) Colloquium (COLQ) Professionalization (PROF) Internship (STAGE)
Admission requirements Applicants to the Research Master's degree in Computer Science must have completed the first year of a Master’s degree in Computer Science, or an equivalent Computer Science qualification. Applicants will be selected by the Admission Committee. The committee > Application to Rennes 1 meets no later than the first week of July. Electronic submission on: Language qualification: http://candidatures.univ- Sound knowledge of English is mandatory, as well as a level equivalent to TCF B2 rennes1.fr (or CEFR B2) in French (for further information: http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/ Application deadline: coming-to-france/studying-in-france/learning-french/article/tests-and-diplomas). please see website http://master.irisa.fr/index.php/ Application en/cond-admissions-en Before selecting your application institution among those of the consortium offering (for academic year 2013-2014, the Research in Computer Science Master’s specialism, you must determine your the date was June 14, 2013) favorite thematic track. Once selected, you should apply to a single institution of the corresponding geographic place (for further information: http://master.irisa. > Registration fees: 470 € fr/index.php/en/admission-dossier-en). (for academic year 2013-2014) including health insurance. Registration fees Registration fees are fixed by the French government every year. The 2013-2014 > Grants: registration fees for Master students were as follows. MRI fees: 254 €; preventive Application deadline: healthcare: 5,10 €; social security: 211 €. please see website http://www.fondation.univ- Grants rennes1.fr/projets/appels/ Fondation Rennes 1 offers grants to French or foreign Master students. The mastersInternationaux grants are awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Application procedures and application forms for these grants are available on the foundation's website: (for academic year 2013-2014, the date was April 12th, 2013) http://www.fondation.univ-rennes1.fr/projets/appels/mastersInternationaux/
SOIE - Service Orientation, Coordinators Insertion, Entreprise Valérie Gouranton - +33 (0)2 99 84 22 18 - [email protected] http://triptik.univ-rennes1.fr Sandrine Blazy - +33 (0)2 99 84 22 87 - [email protected] June 2013 Secretary: Béatrice Maret - +33 (0)2 23 23 39 19 - [email protected] 22 international Master in distributed systeMs and services (cloud coMPuting) EIT ICT Labs Master School
Université de Rennes 1 Objectives ISTIC - UFR Informatique- The EIT* ICT Labs Master School offers a two-year programme in which students Electronique can choose two universities in two different European countries to build a Campus scientifique de Beaulieu curriculum of their choice, based on their skills and interest. We offer double 263 av. du Général Leclerc degrees which combine technical competence with a set of skills in Innovation 35042 Rennes cedex and Entrepreneurship, and strong industrial ties with the European leading France +33 (0)2 23 23 39 00 groups in ICT. www.istic.univ-rennes1.fr Almost 20 universities around Europe are committed to the programme, which www.univ-rennes1.fr/english offers a great variety of majors. Seven technical majors: Digital Media Technology (DMT), > Double degree Distributed Systems and Services (DSS)**, Embedded Systems (ES), > EIT ICT Labs certificate Human Computer Interaction and Design (HCID), Internet Technology and Architecture (ITA), Security and Privacy (SaP), Service Design and Engineering (SDE). * European Institute of Innovation and Technology. ** DSS is the only major taught at Rennes 1. Career prospects This Master programme trains future professionals, researchers and entrepreneurs in ICT with a broad European perspective. Our alumni are fully prepared to pursue international careers in industrial groups, laboratories, or running new businesses. Career prospects are numerous in enterprises of the digital economy (software editors, integrators, equipment or device manufacturers, operators, service providers, etc.). Thanks to their multidisciplinary training, our students will be able to access jobs connecting technology, markets and usages to: lead or contribute to innovation projects and new ventures, reach management positions, thanks to a global perspective on complex technological systems, including their business aspects. > Please visit our websites Students may also choose a career in research, after a PhD. for more information: www.masterschool.eitictlabs.eu/ Admission requirements www.istic.univ-rennes1.fr/ A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) of at least 180 ECTS in Computer Science. EITICTLabsMasterSchool Fluency in English (TOEFL,…) A B.Sc. degree in computer science, computer engineering or information systems is required. Specific requirements are detailed on website: http://www.masterschool. eitictlabs.eu/
23 international Master in distributed systeMs and services (cloud coMPuting) EIT ICT Labs Master School
> 2-year Master course: Syllabus (Rennes 1) 4 semesters After a year 1 in Rennes, year 2 will be in one of the following universities: TU Berlin 120 ECTS (Germany), KTH (Stockholm, Sweden), Aalto University (Helsinki, Finland). Year 1 in Rennes 1 Compulsory courses > Language of instruction: Algorithmic of distributed applications and systems English Information networks protocols Operating systems, parallelism and synchronization > Service Technology Proof of English language Scalable Distributed Systems proficiency Performance evaluation and security TOEFL: 92 Elective Courses IELTS: 6.5 Modelling and formal validation by automata Design and formal program validation Analysis and object modelling Parallel programming Logic & knowledge modelling Preferences, logic and constraints Innovation & Entrepreneurship minor (compulsory): Innovation and Entrepreneurship fundamentals Business development lab Individual work on technological innovation
Between year 1 (M1) and year 2 (M2): Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School (3 weeks)
Year 2 in Rennes 1 Compulsory courses Internet and networks of the future Internet of services: programming models & infrastructures Distributed algorithms and distributed computability Elective courses Compression, transmission & rendering of video, audio & 3D data Images & motion Real or virtual capture & manipulation Performance evaluation Master Thesis > Application See website: Scholarships http://www.masterschool. See website: http://www.masterschool.eitictlabs.eu/programme/application- eitictlabs.eu admission/tuition-fees-scholarships/ > Tuition fees: EU citizens: tuition fees are waived. Non-EU citizens: 8000 € /year
SOIE - Service Orientation, Contact - Rennes 1 Insertion, Entreprise y Guillaume PIERRE - [email protected] http://triptik.univ-rennes1.fr y [email protected] June 2013 24 euroPean Master of geosciences of basins and lithosPhere
Université de Rennes 1 Objectives OSUR - Observatoire des This Master of research addresses all aspects of lithosphere behaviour and sciences de l'univers de basin development, with the aim of imparting the knowledge, skills and insight Rennes required to: Campus scientifique de Beaulieu operate as an independent professional within the field of geosciences of 263 av. du Général Leclerc 35042 Rennes cedex continental lithosphere, sedimentary basins and petroleum systems, France understand and predict the relative interplay of those geological processes +33 (0)2 23 23 52 22 that control the formation and evolution of sedimentary basins, http://osur.univ-rennes1.fr show an open-minded and internationally oriented attitude and to be a suitable www.univ-rennes1.fr/english candidate for a subsequent course of study leading to a career in research or industry. > Consortium: The MSc programme Geosciences of Basins and Lithosphere (GBL) is a European Université de Rennes 1, research master's programme which participates in the European Basinmaster. Rennes, France When students finish the GBL programme they obtain two diplomas (Double- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Degree) from universities in the GBL consortium. Holland Universitetet i Bergen (UiB), Career prospects Bergen, Norway Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus, Research Denmark Once you have obtained your Master’s degree, universities will be keen to welcome Rheinisch-Westfälische you as a research student. A Master’s degree is also the best route to a career Technische Hochschule in the oil industry or other industrial sectors. Several oil companies participate Aachen (RWTH), Germany directly in the Master’s programme, for example by offering research placements. Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMG), Paris, France Representatives from these companies typically meet the Master’s students in Eötvös Lorànd an informal setting once a year. These sessions are especially helpful if you are Tudományegyetem (ELTE), considering a career in the oil industry. Management courses are available for Budapest, Hungary graduates interested in working for a government agency or similar organization. Orientation towards a career and the labour market The participation of expertise from other research institutions gives the BasinMaster a unique profile through a combination of top-level courses that would be impossible to present at a national level. The combination of partners has been chosen to provide the best possible education in their specialisations, and quality > Please visit our website assurance systems have been set up to ensure this level can be maintained. In for more information: addition, the international dimension of the programme provides a strong added www.basinmaster.eu value for students. The close connection with potential future employers, through the organisation of short industry placements and guest lectures, provides the students with excellent opportunities in the international job market.
25 euroPean Master of geosciences of basins and lithosPhere
> 2-year Master course: Syllabus 4 semesters A defining feature of this Master is its international scope. Student exchange is an 120 ECTS integral part of the curriculum, leading to a double degree. you will be taught by specialists in each subject, and each participating university makes its best courses available for this international Master’s programme. As a result, it is possible to take courses taught by some of the world’s leading scientists in basin geology. > Language of instruction: During the first year, you will be based at one of the partner universities, where English you will choose from the available courses. In the second year, you will move to a different partner university and in the first semester will follow their courses. > Proof of English language The second semester involves a research project. Below is an illustration of the proficiency courses available in Rennes. TOEFL: 580/237/92-93 st IELTS: 6.5 First year Second year (1 semester) Key courses include: Optional courses include: Sedimentary Basins Fieldwork Geological Mapping and GIS Geophysics Earth Evolution Geochronology Tectonics Basin Dynamics Fieldwork Geomorphology Second year (2nd semester) Internship/project with one of the university partners or industrial partners Admission requirements Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences, good comprehension of the English language (as tested by the TOEFL exam), strong motivation. Students who apply for the BasinMaster programme can only be admitted on the > Application basis of a decision of the Selection and Examination Committee (SEC) of the (For details see website: BasinMaster programme, consisting of representatives from the core universities. http://www.basinmaster.eu) For details, see the BasinMaster website: http://www.basinmaster.eu Electronic submission: via Studielink Scholarships Application deadlines: There are several possibilities for obt aining funding. VU University Amsterdam, y April 1st the Dutch governement and other organisations offer scholarships, fellowships y Dutch students from and grants. For further information, see website: http://www.basinmaster.eu institutions other than VU University Amsterdam: June 1st Practical information for international students VU University Amsterdam - Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences > Registration fees: International Office: Ms. Ellen Salomé-Munnik and Mr. Ramon Ellenbroek (for academic year 2013-2014) Tel.: +31 (0)20 59 87301 - e-mail: [email protected] EU citizens: 470 € per year (Rennes or Paris) including health insurance Other countries : please contact the relevant university.
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