| Programme | Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Degrees awarded | University of Passau: Master of Science (M.Sc.) INSA Lyon: Diplôme d'Ingénieur Informatique |
| Duration | Generally 4 to 5 semesters |
| Starts in | April (summer semester) and October (winter semester) |
The double master's pathway in Information and Communication is offered jointly by the University of Passau and INSA Lyon. It is integrated into the regular master's programme in Computer Science (Information and Communication Systems specialisation) and enables students not only to obtain a master's degree from the University of Passau, but also the French Diplôme d'Ingénieur de l'INSA Lyon.
The double master's scheme lasts four to five semesters. You will spend the first year in Lyon, the second partly in Lyon (winter semester), partly in Passau (end of winter semester + summer semester).
The double master pathway pairs vocational preparation with a strong research orientation. The scheme includes study projects, an internship and the master's thesis (to be written in English). You'll thus have the opportunity to combine research and specialist knowledge with practical applications.
German and French students pursuing the double master's degree option study on the same pathway together from the first winter semester onwards. In addition to your organisational and communication skills, your ability to network, think and work across cultures will be enhanced by your stay in two countries and involvement in the integrated Franco-German student group.
INSA Lyon is a Grande Ecole and therefore among the most renowned universities in France. INSA is located, together with other natural sciences universities, on the 'La Doua' campus in the Lyon suburb of Villeurbanne, which houses a number of dormitories, refectories, bars, sports facilities and much more in addition to the universities. The double master's programme is supervised by the Département Informatique/Laboratoire LIRIS under the direction of Professor Lionel Brunie.
Lyon is the second largest metropolitan area in France and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998.
A selection procedure is carried out to determine admission to the double master's pathway. All applicants who have applied to the University of Passau by the deadline and who meet the following conditions will be admitted to this procedure:
Further information about applying for the M.Sc. Computer Science and application deadline
Students at both universities have the opportunity to attend French and English language courses at all levels. More information about the language courses at Passau and Lyon.
The double master's scheme is sponsored by the Franco-German University (DFH). Within the framework of the doctoral track programme Multimedia, Distributed and Pervasive Secure Systems (MDPS), the double master's scheme subsequently enables students to make a smooth transition to a bi-national doctoral programme, also called a cotutelle de thèse, or simply cotutelle. To receive the grant, you must register online with the DFH by the end of September.
Financial support is also available through the ERASMUS+ programme. The application for this is to be submitted to the International Office by 15 March.
Students in the double master pathway do not pay tuition fees at the host university. A semester contribution is due for studying at the University of Passau.
