Master's Degree
A comprehensive offering
Nantes Université offers more than 200 master's degree programmes in various subject areas.
All our master's degrees are accredited by the French State.
Strong Graduate Outcomes
- 96% of our Master’s graduates currently in the job market are in employment
- 93% of them report being satisfied with their position
- 94% state that their job aligns well with their academic training
International Master's Programmes at Nantes Université
Nantes Université offers a diverse array of international Master's programmes, designed to provide students with a comprehensive and globally-oriented education. These programmes are structured to foster academic excellence and professional readiness in various fields of study.
Polytech Nantes, the university's engineering school, presents several research-focused international Master's programmes taught in English. These programmes are tailored for students aiming to deepen their expertise in specific scientific and technological domains. The available specialisations include:
- Computer Science: Data Science (DS), Visual Computing (VICO)
- Electronics, Electrical Energy, and Automation: Electrical Energy (EE), Embedded Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (ETAI)
- Mechanical Engineering: Thermal Science and Energy (TE)
- Process and Bioprocess Engineering: Microalgae Bioprocess Engineering (MBE)
Nantes Université participates in prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degrees, offering students the opportunity to study across multiple European institutions. Notable programmes include:
- ACES+: An advanced programme in aquaculture, involving semesters at the University of the Highlands and Islands (Scotland), the University of Crete (Greece), and Nantes Université (France), followed by a research project.
- GEOPLANET: A programme focusing on planetary geosciences, with study periods at the University of Coimbra (Portugal), the University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy), and Nantes Université, culminating in a research project.
Under the NeXT (Nantes Excellence Trajectory) initiative, Nantes Université offers Master's programmes that integrate cutting-edge research and innovation. These programmes are developed in collaboration with leading research laboratories and are designed to attract high-achieving students worldwide.
- Medicine 4R (Repair, Replace, Regenerate, Reprogramme)
- MaReene (Reliability based structural maintenance for marine renewable energy)
- International Master of Mathematics
- One Health
Nantes Université offers prestigious Graduate Programmes - integrated academic pathways that seamlessly combine Master's and Doctoral studies. These programmes are intricately linked to the university's research excellence, particularly in disciplines where its laboratories have garnered national and international acclaim.
The initial two years culminate in a Master's degree, providing students with a robust foundation in their chosen field. Subsequently, select candidates advance to a three-year Doctoral programme, engaging in pioneering research that addresses contemporary global challenges.
These Graduate Programmes are designed to cultivate internationally-oriented scientific expertise, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to their disciplines and society at large. By integrating advanced coursework with immersive research experiences, students are prepared to navigate and impact the complex landscape of modern science and innovation.
Learn more about the Graduate Programmes
The initial two years culminate in a Master's degree, providing students with a robust foundation in their chosen field. Subsequently, select candidates advance to a three-year Doctoral programme, engaging in pioneering research that addresses contemporary global challenges.
These Graduate Programmes are designed to cultivate internationally-oriented scientific expertise, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to their disciplines and society at large. By integrating advanced coursework with immersive research experiences, students are prepared to navigate and impact the complex landscape of modern science and innovation.
Learn more about the Graduate Programmes
Updated on 07 May 2025.