Master Year 1 Mechanics
Program information will be updated when admission opens.
| Year | Master Year 1 |
| Program | Mechanics |
| ECTS Credits | 60 |
| Language | English, French |
| Orientation | Research and Industrial R&D |
| Location | Palaiseau Campus |
| Course duration | 12 months, full time |
| Course start | September |
| Degree awarded | Master’s degree obtained on completion of a second year of Master |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
Asset n° 1
Cover a wide range of scientific areas relating to mechanics
Asset n°2
Combine learning and research in a highly stimulating environment
Asset n°3
Follow PhD tracks in Mechanics and Interactions (link) or Vibrations, Waves and Acoustics (link)
The Mechanics Master at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris offers students a high-level research-oriented program covering a wide range of scientific domains from fundamental to applied mechanics.
The research areas cover smart structures, biomechanics, environmental sciences, complex fluids, turbulence, waves and metamaterials.
Objectives
This program enables students to:
- Acquire general concepts in mechanics, as well as discover recent advanced research in various domains
- Master fundamental knowledge and tools, before following a set of elective classes focusing on different specialized domains
To complete the Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
On completing the second year of the Master, graduates will be equipped for a variety of careers in academic and industrial research laboratories, or directly in advanced applicative domains like aerospace, biomedical engineering, energy and the environment.
Course details will be available when admission opens.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Completion of the first year of a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in physics or mathematics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad.
Language prerequisites
- English
- French
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months of the closing date for the application session.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fees will be communicated when admission opens.
Find out more about scholarships
Applications and admission dates
Coordinators
Jean-Francois Semblat (ENSTA),
Christophe Josserand (Ecole polytechnique),
Program office
General enquiries
The Mechanics Master at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris offers students a high-level research-oriented program covering a wide range of scientific domains from fundamental to applied mechanics.
The research areas cover smart structures, biomechanics, environmental sciences, complex fluids, turbulence, waves and metamaterials.
Objectives
This program enables students to:
- Acquire general concepts in mechanics, as well as discover recent advanced research in various domains
- Master fundamental knowledge and tools, before following a set of elective classes focusing on different specialized domains
To complete the Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
On completing the second year of the Master, graduates will be equipped for a variety of careers in academic and industrial research laboratories, or directly in advanced applicative domains like aerospace, biomedical engineering, energy and the environment.
Course details will be available when admission opens.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Completion of the first year of a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in physics or mathematics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad.
Language prerequisites
- English
- French
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months of the closing date for the application session.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fees will be communicated when admission opens.
Find out more about scholarships
Applications and admission dates
Coordinators
Jean-Francois Semblat (ENSTA),
Christophe Josserand (Ecole polytechnique),