EIPHI Graduate School
Join EIPHI Graduate School’s program in Advanced materials, waves and smart systems
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The EIPHI Graduate School offers a research training degree at the master’s and doctorate level, structured as graduate programs. The program is supported by laboratories and the University of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté scientific department of “Advanced materials, waves and smart systems.”
The 5 graduate programs of EIPHI:
- Physics, Mathematics and Applications
- Smart Systems and Structures
- Energy
- Material Science & Chemistry
- IT
Through its programs, the EIPHI Graduate School promotes:
- A strong theoretical and experimental education, thanks to immersion in high-level research laboratories, access to cutting-edge technological platforms, and close ties with socio-economic partners.
- An interdisciplinary approach, to better understand and address societal challenges through innovative and cross-cutting projects.
- An open-minded attitude, which is essential for scientific and/or technological innovation and is fostered by exposure to the latest scientific advances and critical thinking training.
- A truly international dimension, through a network of partners offering mobility and networking opportunities.
The EIPHI Graduate School offers 16 master’s degrees and 2 doctoral programs across 5 graduate programs.
Masters:
- PPN – Physics, Photonics & Nanotechnology (Master jointly offered with an Erasmus Mundus program)*
- CompuPhys – Computational physics and Physics*
- E-PhoT – Engineering Physics & Advanced Photonics Technologies*
- Math4Phys – Mathematics for Physics *
- Advanced Mathematics**
- QuanTEEM – Quantum Technologies and engineering (Erasmus Mundus)*
- ARMAC – Advanced robotics mechatronics and automatic control*
- Smart Mechanics**
- ELISE – Electronics, Libre Tools for Instrumentation and Embedded Systems*
- VIBOT – Computer Vision: Computer Vision for Robotics or MaIA – Medical Imaging for Applications (Erasmus Mundus)*
- EEN – Electrical engineering*
- TEN – Thermal engineering*
- CDM – Control and Durability of Materials *
- T2MC – Transition Metals in Molecular Chemistry*
- IoT – Internet of Things*
- System and Software Engineering (opening in 2025–2026)*
* Courses taught in English
** Second year (M2) taught in English
Doctoral schools:
To support this educational dynamic, the EIPHI Graduate School relies on 7 research laboratories:
- Franche-Comté Électronique Mécanique Thermique et Optique – Sciences et Technologies (UMR FEMTO-ST)
- Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne (UMR ICB)
- Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de l’Université de Bourgogne Europe (UMR ICMUB)
- Institut de Mathématiques de Bourgogne (UMR IMB)
- Imagerie et vision artificielle (UR ImViA)
- Laboratoire de mathématiques de Besançon (UMR LmB)
- Univers – Théorie – Interfaces – Nanostructures – Atmosphère et environnement – Molécules (UMR UTINAM)
More info at gradschool.eiphi.ubfc.fr
Who can apply?
Students who have obtained a licence/bachelor’s equivalent to 180 ECTS (European Credits Transfer Scale) (high school diploma + 3 or 4 years of university studies).
Formal education or continuing education.
What will you learn?
- Physics, Mathematics, and Applications:
High technology, instrumentation, information technologies and telecommunications industries, aerospace, space industry, industrial consulting, numerical analysis for industrial applications, big data analysis. - Intelligent Systems and Structures:
Aerospace and aviation industry, land transport, automotive, energy, luxury goods, watchmaking, high-tech industry, instrumentation (time & frequency, biomedical, robotics, control, etc.), manufacturing, R&D in the automotive industry, machine design and development. - Energy:
Renewable energies and hydrogen, smart grids, thermal/electric machines, electric vehicles, energy-efficient systems and buildings. - Materials Science & Chemistry:
Transport (automotive, aerospace), energy (production, transport), glass industry, cement and concrete industry, health, agro-food and pharmaceutical industries, green chemistry. - Computer Science:
Digital and software industry, web, networks, embedded software in mechatronics and health, quality assurance, testing.
Why?
To enter the world of work while pursuing a doctorate.
When?
Training of 5 years over 10 semesters (academic year from September to August).
Where?
Université Bourgogne Europe (city of Dijon), Université Marie et Louis Pasteur (cities of Besançon, Belfort and Montéliard), UTBM (cities of Montbéliard and Belfort), SUPMICROTECH (city of Besançon).
How?
Through 120 ECTS (60 ECTS during M1 + 60 ECTS during M2).
Graduate program: Physics, Mathematics and Applications
> 6 masters:
- PPN – Physics, Photonics & Nanotechnology (Master jointly offered with an Erasmus Mundus program) (English only)
- CompuPhys – Computational physics and Physics (English only)
- E-PhoT – Engineering Physics & Advanced Photonics Technologies (English only)
- Math4Phys – Mathematics for Physics(English only)
- Advanced Mathematics (M2 taught in English)
- QuanTEEM – Quantum Technologies and engineering (Erasmus Mundus) (English only)
Graduate program: Smart systems and structures
> 4 masters:
- ARMAC – Advanced robotics mechatronics and automatic control (English only)
- Smart Mechanics (M2 taught in English)
- ELISE – Electronics, Libre Tools for Instrumentation and Embedded Systems (English only)
- VIBOT – Computer Vision: Computer Vision for Robotics or MaIA – Medical Imaging for Applications (Erasmus Mundus) (English only)
Graduate program: Energy
> 2 masters:
- TEN – Electrical engineering (English only)
- EEN – Thermal engineering (English only)
Graduate program: Material sciences & Chemistry
> 2 masters:
- CDM – Control and Durability of Materials (English only)
- T2MC – Transition Metals in Molecular Chemistry (English only)
Graduate program: IT
> 2 masters:
- IoT – Internet of Things (English only)
- System and Software Engineering (ouverture en 2025-2026) (English only)
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Individualised pedagogical support:
- Throughout your course, you will benefit from individual support from a mentor (a researcher or a doctoral student) to help you develop your skills, knowledge and professional network
Practical experience on high-tech platforms:
- Develop cutting-edge theoretical and practical scientific skills
- Access internships and research projects in companies and scientific laboratories
An international research environment and numerous mobility opportunities:
- Apply for and/or take part in scholarships for international internships, joint masters, joint doctorates, Erasmus+, seminars and international workshops