Overview

This research-oriented Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Visual Computing at École Polytechnique is at the heart of digital science and its latest, most promising applications. Its curriculum comprises two branches, namely Artificial Intelligence and Visual Computing. The first branch takes into account statistical learning and its applications in data science, while the second looks at 3D computer graphics, virtual and augmented reality, multimodal interaction, computer vision, robotics, and 3D manufacturing.

Career Prospects

A rapidly growing number of companies are looking for researchers and engineers who are able to create new original computationally competitive AI algorithms. The particular focus put on visual computing in this training will naturally lead students toward applications related to image processing, virtual worlds, conversational agents or drone navigation.

The Artificial Intelligence and Visual Computing Master’s combines both research and professional experience. After graduating, students can either pursue PhD study at a French or foreign research lab, or work for companies and start-ups across a range of industries:

Digital applications for smartphones, computers, or personal assistants: Shazam

Control of autonomous vehicles, drones and robots: Valeo, BMW, Valeo

Virtual reality, image and video editing, design and simulation of 3D virtual worlds: Ubisoft, Dassault Systems, Microsoft, Adobe, Sony, Nintendo

E-commerce and online advertisement: Criteo, Teads, Cdiscount, FNAC, eBay, Microsoft, Ubisoft

Financial, banking and insurance: BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Barclays, AXA

Outlets

Computer Vision Engineer

AI Research Engineer

Data Scientist

Entrepreneur

PhD Student

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Machine Learning

Constraint-Based Modeling and Algorithms for Decision

Making Problems

Image Analysis

Digital Representation and Analysis of Shapes

Signal and Sound Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-28 00:00:00

More details

Application calendar:

November 13th - 5pm Paris time

February 12th - 5pm Paris time

April 30th - 5pm Paris time

May 28th - 5pm Paris time

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

140 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palaiseau, France

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Robotics Artificial Intelligence View 4 other Masters in Robotics in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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General requirements

M1 CANDIDATE’S PROFILE:

Hold a bachelor degree of at least three years having obtained 180 ECTS with a solid background in science and/or engineering.
Applicants may apply in the same year they obtain their degree.
English proficiency: IELTS (academic) 6.5, TOEFL 90.
French language proficiency is not required.

M2 CANDIDATE’S PROFILE:

Hold a master's degree or M1 with a solid background in science and/or engineering.
Applicants may apply in the same year they obtain their degree.
English proficiency: IELTS (academic) 6.5, TOEFL 90.
French language proficiency is not required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 EUR / year

≈ 17500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

17500 EUR / year

≈ 17500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Application fee 90.00 EUR

Living costs

Palaiseau

France

640 - 950 EUR / month

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