Highlights
Tuition fee
6500 EUR / year
4500 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
6500 EUR / year
4500 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Nantes, France
Campus location
Nantes, France
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master of Science in Information Technology - Data Science from  IMT Atlantique - Graduate Engineering School lasts 2 years referred to as M1 and M2. This master is accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and fully complies with the EHEA system.

Overview

Information Technology - Data Science at IMT Atlantique - Graduate Engineering School offers a balanced education across the field's three fundamental pillars: mathematics, computer science, and domain expertise. This integrated approach enables students to design, evaluate, and deploy machine learning solutions that effectively address real-world organizational challenges. This vision can be summed up as: “Engineering effective data science solutions for decision making.”

Keywords

  • Mathematical and statistical foundations essential for data analysis.
  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence algorithms, implementation, and optimization.
  • Large-scale data management infrastructures and technologies.
  • Methodologies and explainable methods for combining domain needs with machine and human intelligence.
  • Ethical, legal, and societal notions related to data usage.

Competencies acquired

Thanks to IMT Atlantique's expertise in postgraduate education and research, high-level competencies are acquired not only in technical/scientific fields but also in team working, written and oral communication, innovation and project management.Last but not least, French language is also one of the competencies acquired, beneficial for working in France and other French-speaking countries or for French companies abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Applied Statistics
  • Advanced Data Mining
  • Data and Digital Society
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Natural Language Processing & Text Mining
  • Graph Theory and Social Networks
  • Advanced Big Data Architectures
  • Business Intelligence
  • Combinatorial Optimisation

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
IELTS
6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Nantes, France

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Evidence of prior competence, via academic background or work/project experience, must be demonstrated in relevant areas of computer science (data structures, programming, algorithms, database systems, software engineering) and/or mathematics (calculus, probability and statistics).
  • A genuine motivation in acquiring the remaining background knowledge is a key factor for success. Evidence of a strategy to address this challenge is expected.
  • C.V. / Resume
  • Motivation letter
  • Applicant's previous grades (minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent), scores and recommendations
  • English test for non-native speakers (TOEFL ibt 80, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 750, Duolingo 120, Cambridge)
  • Working or training experience
  • Description of the professionnal plans after the IT/DS program
  • Reference letters

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    6500 EUR / year
    ≈ 6500 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    4500 EUR / year
    ≈ 4500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Tuition fee waivers for excellent profiles and alumni from Graduate universities

Living costs

Nantes

France
600 - 650 EUR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Information Technology - Data Science.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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IMT Atlantique - Graduate Engineering School
Nantes, France
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2027
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2027
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Early Bird Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2027
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10500 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2027
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2027
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Livinfrance
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
08 Jan 2027
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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