Overview

The M2 Nuclei, Particles, Astroparticles and Cosmology at Paris-Saclay University trains the future researchers of tomorrow. One of NPAC main assets is its strong link with research. All the teachers are leading-edge researchers in their domain. The students work in laboratories, during their internships and also when studying a selected researchers' work, particularly in instrumentation. Indeed, these areas of research require increasingly powerful and sophisticated instruments, their performances determining the advances of the discipline.

The Master 2 NPAC program thus includes lectures in both the detector physics and the accelerator physics fields. This training is recognized for its academic quality by the research laboratories in the Paris region, and all over France. NPAC students are also welcome in theoretical and astrophysics laboratories. After the NPAC 1-year training, about 90% of the students obtain a grant to begin a PhD thesis. Most of the hosting laboratories are in Paris area, but also elsewhere in France or abroad.

Learning outcomes

Use specialised knowledge of physics with the requisite scientific rigour.
Gather information on a scientific issue, based on the capacity identify relevant sources.
Use conceptual, methodological, numerical, technical and practical skills and knowledge to model and solve problems in physics or related subjects.
Carry out a physics project in an autonomous manner and produce a critical analysis of the results.
Adapt to a new environment, work as a team and collaborate to achieve common goals.
Communicate effectively in two languages including English, and in a manner adapted to the target audience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum Field Theory
Experimental Project
Advanced Cosmology
Particle Physics
Cosmology and Astroparticles
General Relativity
Accelerator Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 12 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Quantum Mechanics; Notions of Subatomic Physics; Classical Electrodynamics
Motivation letter.
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Curriculum Vitae.
Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers).
Curriculum EU (description of the units of education followed) of the last two years.
Choice sheet of M2 (obligatory for the candidates registered in M1 at the University Paris-Saclay).
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

250 EUR / year

≈ 250 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

250 EUR / year

≈ 250 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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