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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.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are prestigious international master's programmes, designed and delivered jointly by a group of higher education institutions. They bring together at least three institutions from at least three different countries, along with multiple partners from both academic and non-academic sectors.
The master's programmes also offer full scholarships to the highest-ranking students. These scholarships cover the cost of participating in the programme and contribute towards travel expenses, visa fees, and living allowances.
These programmes are open to holders of a bachelor's degree (undergraduate degree) or those in their final year of bachelor's studies.
These programmes are taught in English.

The master's degree is a second-cycle qualification. At Nantes Université, the master's programme lasts two years and follows the three-year bachelor's degree programme. These programmes are open to holders of a bachelor's degree (undergraduate degree), those currently completing their bachelor's degree, or those in their final year of bachelor's studies.

The master's programmes listed below allow students to complete the full two years of study in English: The master's programmes listed below offer the first year in French and the second year in English:

Nantes Université's Graduate Programmes are closely linked to research in areas where Nantes Université's laboratories are most highly recognised both nationally and internationally. From master's level through to doctoral studies, students develop scientific expertise with an international focus. These programmes are open to holders of a bachelor's degree (undergraduate degree) or those in their final year of bachelor's studies.

Nantes Université offers 14 Graduate Programmes in 5 different fields:
  • Chemistry, Physics and Geosciences
  • Health, Biology
  • Mathematics, Computer Science and Information and Communication Technologies
  • Engineering
  • Human Sciences
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Updated on 04 February 2026.