M1 Master Parisien de Recherche en Informatique trains future researchers in theoretical computer science, mainly for academia but also for corporate environments. It offers an excellent preparation to M2 MPRI and to a PhD in computer science. Nevertheless, students from ENS Paris-Saclay routinely tune their curriculum and choose a different speciality for their second year of Master.
The year is divided into three teaching blocks (each 7 weeks), and a research internship abroad (4 months) between april and august.
Information
Skills
- Develop a research activity in fundamental computer science.
- Exhibit work to a scientific audience.
Objectives
This programme prepares students for a doctorate in computer science theory, and more generally for a research career. It offers an excellent preparation to M2 MPRI.
The year’s objective is to perfect fundamental skills and discover their various applications in Computer Science theory. It culminates in a long research internship.
The main fields covered are: algorithmics; computability and complexity; automata theory; combinatorial and effective algebra; logic, interactive and automatic demonstration; semantics of programming languages; analysis and verification of systems and programmes; cryptology and security.
The programme is taught by researchers in the field and stands at the cutting age of current scientific knowledge. It prepares students optimally for a PhD.
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
After a Master's or Master's + PhD: engineer (R&D, control, production, etc.)
After a Master's + PhD: researcher or lecturer
Further Study Opportunities
PhD
Calendar
Admission Route
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
We look for excellent grades in theoretical/mathematical aspects of Computer Science (algorithmics, computability, automata, logics, functional programming, discrete mathematics, graphs etc.). No English-language level certificate is asked for. If your application is selected, you will have an interview during which your ability to do Science in English will be assessed.
Application Period(s)
From 25/02/2026 to 25/04/2026
Supporting documents
Compulsory supporting documents
Motivation letter.
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Curriculum Vitae.
Additional supporting documents
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.
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