The iCFP program consists of four sub-programs: Soft Matter and Biophysics, Theoretical Physics, Quantum Physics, and Condensed Matter. The year is divided into two semesters. The second part of the second semester is devoted to an internship.
Informations
Objectives
The second year of the Master is organized around four different programs : Condensed Matter Physics, Soft Matter and biological physics, Quantum Physics and Theoretical Physics.The first semester is dedicated to courses (30 ECTS). Each student enrolls in a program in wich he/she follows compulsory and optional courses. In exceptional cases, the student can include in his/her program one optional course from another area of study, in agreement with his/her head of studies.In second semester, four optional courses will be chosen from any program (4x3 ECTS). These optional courses must be approved by the head of the studies.Students are expected to complete an internship relevant to their course of study (18 ECTS) April to june, in France or abroad.
Career Opportunities
Further Study Opportunities
Chercheur/chercheuse en R&D ou expert·e en modélisation et analyse de données dans des entreprises ou laboratoires de pointe.
Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Ingénieur·e en Machine Learning dans des secteurs innovants (tech, finance, santé, énergie, etc.) ;
Doctorat
Doctorat / PhD interdisciplinaire en Science de la durabilité (nombreuses disciplines possibles)
former des spécialistes de niveau international, produisant des travaux compétitifs au sein d’équipes reconnues des établissements publics à caractères scientifique et technologique (EPST), INSERM et CNRS en particulier
Fees and scholarships
The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
Excellent broad-based foundation in physics. Good command of mathematical tools. Proficiency in English.
Application Period(s)
From 17/02/2026 to 30/04/2026
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.
Selection sheet completed.
Additional supporting documents
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.
Location
Academic partner
Paris Sciences et Lettres (ENS, ESPCI)
Sorbonne Université
Université de Paris Cité
Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Ecole Normale Supérieure