Structure and Methodology
The MODSICOPSYS programme is a two-year (120 ECTS) Master’s degree, structured as follows:
- Semesters 1 & 2: Core courses at partner universities, tailored to students’ backgrounds (engineering or applied mathematics).
- Semester 3: A common specialized semester in Besançon, France, where all students receive high-level training from leading researchers.
- Semester 4: Research thesis at partner universities, research labs, or industrial partners.
Key Features
- Multidisciplinary approach: Combining engineering, applied mathematics, and physics.
- Innovative pedagogies: Including team-based projects, online courses, and experimental facilities (on-site and remote).
- Strong industry connections: Collaborations with Airbus, Siemens, European Space Agency, and more.
Eligibility & Application Process
Who can apply?
- Students with a background in engineering or applied mathematics.
- Candidates with a strong academic record and motivation to work on modelling, simulation, and control of complex systems.
Application Requirements:
- Academic transcripts
- CV and motivation letter
- Two recommendation letters
- Proof of English proficiency
Selection Criteria:
- Academic excellence
- Relevance of prior studies
- Motivation and recommendations
- Diversity and gender balance considerations
Scholarships
- 50 full Erasmus Mundus scholarships (1400euros/month + exemption from registration fee)
- Self-funded students are also welcome
- Additional scholarships for students from targeted countries
Mobility & Partner Universities
International Study Path
Students experience academic mobility across at least three different countries, following these tracks:
Engineering Track
- Semester 1 & 2:
- Marie & Louis Pasteur University (France)
- University of Bologna (Italy)
- University of Groningen (Netherlands)
- TU Ilmenau (Germany)
- Semester 3: Common semester in Besançon (France)
- Semester 4: Master’s thesis at partner universities or industry
Applied Mathematics Track
- Semester 1 & 2:
- University of Groningen (Netherlands)
- University of Wuppertal (Germany)
- TU Ilmenau (Germany)
- Semester 3: Common semester in Besançon (France)
- Semester 4: Research thesis at universities or industry
This structured mobility enhances cross-cultural collaboration and research exposure.
Partners / Partenaires
Our Academic and Industrial Network
MODSICOPSYS is built on a strong international consortium of universities and industrial partners:
Consortium
- Université Marie et Louis Pasteur (France)
- Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (France)
- University of Bologna (Italy)
- University of Groningen (Netherlands)
- Technical University of Ilmenau (Germany)
- University of Wuppertal (Germany)
Partner Universities
- University of Twente (The Netherlands)
- ISAE Supaéro (France)
- University of Tampere (Finland)
- EPFL (Switzerland)
- TUM (Germany)
- IRCAM (France)
- LCIS (France)
- Bilkent University (Turkey)
- Hacettepe University (Turkey)
- Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (Ukraine)
- University of Waterloo (Canada)
- University Federico Santa Maria Valparaiso (Chile)
- Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica (Brazil)
- Duy Tan University (Vietnam)
- Dalian University (China)
Industrial and Research Partners
- MOTEON (Germany)
- KOMPASS (Germany)
- Continental Automotive (France)
- Cerfacs (France)
- Philips Electronics (The Netherlands)
- ONERA (France)
- AIRBUS (France)
- Centre National d’Études Spatiales – CNES (France)
- The German Aerospace Center – DLR (Germany)
- SoSponge (France)
- Vito, Belgium (French)
- Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission – CEA (France)
- Fraunhofer IEG (Germany)
- Social Innovation Cluster of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain).
These partnerships ensure a strong industry-relevant curriculum and offer students valuable research and professional opportunities.