This entirely English-langage program aims to provide all the scientific foundations necessary for the design of efficient and sclable autonomous networked systems.
This entirely English-language program is shared with the two master’s degrees CNS SA (Autonomous Systems) and CNS SR (Networked Systems):
The aim of this program is to provide students with all the scientific foundations necessary for the design of autonomous networked systems.
This program aims to train experts in the deployment, management, control, and optimization of large-scale, high-performance computing infrastructures, as well as in the design of systems whose autonomy properties are intrinsic.
Information
Skills
The developped skills are the following:
- Memorise the basic concepts of computer systems
- Describe the functional needs of computer systems in specification sheets
- Apply the basic concepts to offer architectural and technical solutions.
- Analyse the functioning of complex computer systems.
- Offer innovative solutions.
- Justify technical and technological choices.
Objectives
The objective of the Computer and Network Systems master is to provide students with the fundamental principles and techniques to become a systems architect in the broad sense.
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
Consultant·e
Ingénieur d'études industrie / recherche publique
Ingénieur d’études dans les domaines de l’industrie
Ingénieur d’études dans les domaines de la recherche
ingénieur étude conception
enseignant.e-chercheur.se (après un doctorat)
Ingénieur d'études
Ingénieur d’études / de recherche dans un service R&D dans l’industrie ophtalmique
ingénieur développement
ingénieur.e de recherche
Ingénieur.e recherche et développement
Further Study Opportunities
Doctorat
PhD
Fees and scholarships
The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
This Master’s program is accessible to students holding a Master 1 in “Computer and Network Systems” who wish to spend a year studying abroad with the possibility of obtaining a dual Master’s degree. This includes the Master’s degree from the University of Paris-Saclay and the Master’s degree from the foreign university. Selection is based on their application, an interview, and their level of English.
It is also open to other students holding a Master 1 in computer science, a Bachelor’s degree (4 years) or a Master in Computer Science, a foreign Master 2 in computer science, or an engineering degree with a strong computer science component.
Selection is also based on their application, an interview, and their level of English.
All applications are reviewed by the admission committee.
Application Period(s)
From 01/05/2026 to 15/06/2026
Supporting documents
Compulsory supporting documents
Rank of previous year and size of the promotion.
Copy diplomas.
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) or GMAT / GRE test results.
Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.
Additional supporting documents
2nd letter of recommendation (compulsory for candidates who have already been enrolled in higher education in France before).
Referring contact information (compulsory for non-international applicants).
Certificate of French (compulsory for non-French speakers).
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
The application procedure, which depends on your nationality and your situation is explained here : https://urlz.fr/i3Lo.
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.