https://physics-complex-systems.fr/
half of the second semester is devoted to a three months internship
Information
Objectives
The goal is to provide a state-of-the-art research-oriented education in fundamental physics. Complex systems are thereby studied with the tools of statistical physics at or out-of equilibrium, field theory, stochastic processes, dynamical systems, non-linear physics, inference techniques and computational approaches. These systems encompass complex networks, active matter, the interface between social sciences and physics, soft matter, biological systems, complexity in the quantum realm, or questions raised in the context of « big data » and « machine learning ».We prepare students to do their PhD in one of the many university or industrial laboratories that deal with the physics and modelling of complex systems. Some students enter the private sector right after receiving their master's degree.Details on the programme : cf. https://physics-complex-systems.fr/
Fees and scholarships
The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
The programme is an extension of the fundamental physics course. The main prerequisite is a good standard in statistical physics, quantum physics and mathematics.
Application Period(s)
From 15/03/2026 to 28/06/2026
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).
Document indicating the list of local M2 choices available 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.
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computational science | Semestre 1 | 52 | |||||||||
| Nonlinear physics and dynamical systems | Semestre 1 | 26 | |||||||||
| Statistical field theory | Semestre 1 | 52 | |||||||||
| Stochastic processes | Semestre 1 | 52 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to quantum out of equilibrium dynamics | Semestre 1 | 26 | |||||||||
| Advanced non-linear physics | Semestre 1 | 26 | |||||||||
| Disordered systems | Semestre 1 | 26 | |||||||||
| Biophysics | Semestre 1 | 26 | |||||||||
| Nonequilibrium and active systems | Semestre 1 | 26 | |||||||||
| Quantum information | Semestre 1 | 26 | |||||||||
| Statistical field theory and Soft matter | Semestre 1 | 26 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction à la biologie | Semestre 1 | 25 | |||||||||
| Laboratoires sur puce | Semestre 1 | 50 | |||||||||
| Microfluidique | Semestre 1 | 30 | |||||||||
| Techniques de microfabrication | Semestre 1 | 30 | |||||||||
| Tutorat bibliographique | Semestre 1 | ||||||||||
| UE d'orientation thématique Mécanique des fluides | Semestre 1 | 100 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microfluidique et microfabrication | Semestre 1 | 46 | 15 | ||||||||
| Interfaces et dispersions, applications industrielles | Semestre 1 | 45 | |||||||||
| Rhéologie des fluides complexes | Semestre 1 | 22 | 5 | 30 | |||||||
| Anglais | Semestre 1 | 33 | |||||||||
| Elasticité et ses applications industrielles | Semestre 1 | 21 | 21 | ||||||||
| Milieux granulaires | Semestre 1 | 20 | 20 | 15 | |||||||
| Systemes Colloidaux : applications biologiques et industrielles | Semestre 1 | 15 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion Professionnelle | Semestre 1 | 25 | |||||||||
| Milieux Poreux et écoulement dans les roches | Semestre 1 | 22.5 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning | Semestre 2 | 28 | |||||||||
| Theoretical Physics Spring School of Complex Systems | Semestre 2 | 112 | |||||||||
| Traffic : jams, crowds and molecular pedestrians | Semestre 2 | 28 | |||||||||
| Econophysics | Semestre 2 | 28 | |||||||||
| Complex networks | Semestre 2 | 28 | |||||||||
| Random matrix theory and applications | Semestre 2 | 28 | |||||||||
| Out of equilibrium statistical physics | Semestre 2 | 28 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage PCS | Semestre 2 | ||||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage MF | Semestre 2 | ||||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage FCMD | Semestre 2 | ||||||||||