EURECOM

EURECOM Ranking

EURECOM is one of the world's leading universities in Computer Science & Information Systems. EURECOM ranking QS has achieved a global ranking of 551/600 in 2019, 501/550 in 2021, and 451/500 in 2022.

In 2020, EURECOM Ranking was:

• 3rd among the top 25 performers in Co-publication with industrial partners by U-Multirank.
• 3rd among the top 25 performers in Student Mobility by U-Multirank.
• 2nd Institution in the field of Computer Science and Electronics in France by Guide2Research.

In 2018, the EURECOM ranking was:

• 11th place among Higher Education Institutions in France by Scimago Institutions Rankings.
• Five QS Stars in Teaching, Employability, and Facilities, recognizing the university's excellence in these areas.

Postgraduate at EURECOM

Masters Program in EURECOM offers a combination of theoretical and practical teaching tools, including tutorials and internships. With international collaborations between over 150 partner universities around the world, Masters degree in EURECOM provides its students with exceptional learning opportunities, granting them access to various educational practices and practical applications.

In 2012, Masters in EURECOM was accredited by the CTI (French Accreditation Agency for Engineering Education) to deliver two post-master degrees (Diplôme d'ingéniEUR spécialisé), open to applicants with a completed master's degree in Communications for Intelligent Transport Systems - Connected Vehicles and Security for Computer Systems and Communications. Both degrees were awarded the EURACE label, delivered by ENAEE (European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education).

In 2020, EURECOM signed a double-degree partnership agreement with EDHEC Business School (Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales du Nord) for both Management (business) and the Internet of Things (Engineering). EURECOM is also a co-organizing partner for the BMW Group Summer School, held annually.

Since 2006, EURECOM has been awarded the label of Carnot Institute. Additionally, it has a two-year double degree program under the Erasmus Mundus Master Label and is part of the two EIT Digital Masters in Autonomous Systems (AUS) and Cyber Security (CSE). With these accreditations, EURECOM is well-positioned to provide students with the highest quality of education in the fields of engineering and business, especially for those pursuing a Masters at this institute.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements at EURECOM

EURECOM offers monthly admissions from November to June, with each deadline listed on our website. To apply, students must first upload the necessary documents to our Online Platform and will receive a notification of results via email. In order to be eligible for a Master's degree, applicants must have a completed Bachelor's degree (in 3 or 4 years) in a relevant field. A B2 level of English is a postgraduate English requirement at EURECOM, with a strong background in mathematics.

The Admission Committee considers the entry requirements for Masters in EURECOM rigorous and challenging. The committee takes into account the following criteria:

• The reputation of the applicant's home university,
• Ranking in their class
• Grades and academic performance,
• Recommendations from professors and supervisors,
• Their personal motivation for the topic of the Master and for EURECOM,
• Relevance of their prior academic and professional background with the chosen Masters topic,
• Future professional project.

To apply for the three-semester Master's degree program (Master in 18 months), the student must possess a four-year Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Network, and Telecommunications, or a related field.

Additionally, the student needs to have a strong understanding and experience in the field of the Master's degree through professional experience in industry or academia, research or publications, special courses, or training.

Qualified applicants may also have to attend an admission examination (written/oral) to be evaluated on the basis of academic experience, theoretical knowledge, and practical skills. In addition, EURECOM encourages international applications and provides language support classes (French/English) for students and teaching staff from non-native-speaking countries.

Scholarship for Masters in EURECOM

2 Masters scholarships in EURECOM are offered, enabling them to pursue their studies in information and communication systems. Scholarships for MSc in EURECOM are available to incoming students from all countries and cover the tuition fees, living costs, and the costs associated with research led by the student or faculty members. Students need to demonstrate excellent academic performance and a commitment to research through their previous studies or professional experience.

Partial tuition fee waivers corresponding to a reduction of tuition fees are available for students based on their academic results. Due to the high number of applicants and the limited amount of scholarships, only graduates from leading universities with a good ranking will be considered. Furthermore, scholarships are often paid after the student arrives in France, meaning that students will have to pay the tuition fee deposit (1,000 EUR) and the first compulsory expenses in France (rent deposit, health insurance) on their own.

The Carnot Excellence Scholarship Program offers a limited number (up to 15) of 5,000 EUR scholarships for the complete master (24 months). The selection of candidates and the scholarship granting is based solely on evaluating the candidates' academic records, motivation, and university recognition. The four Master’s Programs offered at EURECOM are eligible for the Carnot Excellence Scholarship. Additionally, the Master of Science in Intelligent Communication Systems is eligible for the 6G Excellence Scholarship.

Research at EURECOM

EURECOM offers students with a Master's degree in research or its equivalent the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree by working on a thesis in one of its laboratories. Candidates for Ph.D. programs in EURECOM can register in one of the following doctoral schools where EURECOM is recognized as a lab: Ecole Doctorale d'Informatique, Télécommunications et Electronique de Paris (EDITE). While working on the thesis at EURECOM, and under the guidance of their teachers-researchers, doctoral students must adhere to the rules of the doctoral school where they registered.

The tenure of a research thesis at EURECOM is typically three years, and research topics are in line with its research program. All of EURECOM’s doctoral students are financially supported while working on their research thesis through EURECOM’s funding system or via a research contract of public funding. All Ph.D. programs in EURECOM vacancies are available on the official page of EURECOM's website (Jobs). Students can apply to the programs by submitting the required documents. These include a resume, a cover letter, and one or two letters of recommendation (LOR).