University Research School in Mathematics and Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies (EUR MaSTIC)
EUR MaSTIC is the school for research professions in mathematics and Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies.
The MaSTIC University Research School (Mathematics, Science and Information and Communication Technologies) brings together in Nantes all training and research activities in the fields of digital technology and mathematics, from Master's to PhD level. It relies on internationally recognized laboratories and covers a broad disciplinary spectrum, including mathematics, computer science, electronics, telecommunications, signal and image processing, and electrical engineering. The MaSTIC University Research School coordinates research-based training programs, organizes scientific events, develops international collaborations, and fosters interactions with the socio-economic world to support students in their pursuit of careers in research and innovation.
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Training
The role of the University Research School is to structure and develop Master's-Doctoral (MD) programs in line with its scientific themes. These programs aim to offer students integrated and progressive training, promoting continuity between the Master's and Doctoral levels, as well as early immersion in research activities.
To date, two CMDs are in operation: one dedicated to computer science, called SMART COMPUTING, and the other devoted to mathematics, MAX MFA. These programs rely on local scientific strengths and contribute to training students, preparing them for careers in academic research and innovation.
Furthermore, several new CMD projects are currently under development in order to broaden and strengthen the MASTIC training offer in Nantes, while promoting interdisciplinary interactions and the international attractiveness of the training.
Activities
EUR MASTIC is an academic structure that aims to strengthen training and research in the field of digital science and technology and their applications. It brings together professors, researchers, students, and socio-economic partners around common objectives: developing advanced knowledge, training highly qualified specialists, and fostering innovation through its various activities.
These activities take different forms:
• A training catalog created according to the needs of our doctoral students
• Financial support for the various needs of our students
• Participation in relevant scientific events
• Establishing exchanges with the socio-economic sector
• Organizing recurring gatherings such as Brown Bag events
200 Master's and PhD students
250 researchers and research professors, including 150 with HDR.
6 disciplinary fields
60+ new PhD opportunities each year
Are you looking for a PhD?
It brings together research and training strengths in several major disciplines of digital science and technology:
- Electronics
- Computer Science
- Mathematics and its Interactions
- Telecommunications
- Signal, Image, and Vision
- Electrical Engineering
By fostering interdisciplinary approaches and collaborations between laboratories, the EUR MaSTIC contributes to the development of innovative research at the heart of the scientific and technological challenges of the digital age.
At Nantes University, the doctoral program offers a high-quality education. Doctoral students conduct original research projects in internationally renowned laboratories, while benefiting from disciplinary and interdisciplinary training, scientific events, and interactions with the socio-economic world.
Portraits of young PhDs
Logic programs to deduce computer models of human embryonic development
Why join us?
Laboratory immersion
Laboratory research project starting in the first year of the Master's program
Doctoral stipends
All our doctoral students receive a minimum salary of €2,300 gross per month
Innovative teaching methods
Immersive training and individual mentoring
International mobility grants
Master's and doctoral students can participate in research or business stays abroad.
Corporate relations
Company visits, R&D internships during Master's programs, and professional networking opportunities
Finance your stay
Welcome grants of €1,500 for the best students upon arrival at the Master's level. Programs accessible through the France Excellence Scholarship, ISEP, and Erasmus+ programs.
Welcome to Nantes
Assistance with administrative formalities (visa, insurance, health...), French as a foreign language courses, cultural activities and accommodation in a university residence upon arrival in the Master's program.