MSc Control and Robotics
Signal and Image Processing (CORO SIP)

This Control and Robotics -  Signal and Image Processing (SIP) programme provides the necessary skills in signal modelling, image processing and machine learning, relevant to the theory and the practice of data analysis and information retrieval, for the development of modern numerical methods.

Courses address the theory and the practice of advanced data analysis techniques, from computational statistics, applied mathematics, scientific computing and numerical imaging, to their practical implementation in several fields such as biomedical engineering, imaging science, audio processing and information technology.

The key feature of the programme is the design of mathematical solutions, for signal and image processing problems, accounting for the physical specificities of this data and adapting the numerical implementation of these solutions to the application context, the data amount and the available computational resources.



The programme of study lasts two academic years - denoted by M1 and M2 and is taught in English. It comprises three study semesters followed by a paid Master's thesis / internship in the final semester.

Our Master's programmes in Control and Robotics are fully accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

Students applying for this Control and Robotics programme can also apply to join the Integrated Master-PhD track, which brings together the two years of the Master's degree and three years of PhD studies. The Integrated Master-PhD track is designed to give high-potential students exposure to research activities as soon as they join the M1 year. ► Learn more

Contribution to sustainable development goals

30 ECTS Credits per semester.
Language of instruction: English
 

M1 Year - 2023/24

Autumn Semester Courses	ECTS	Spring Semester Courses	ECTS
Signal Processing	5	Group Project	6
Classical Linear Control	5	Optimization Techniques	5
Artificial Intelligence	6	Mobile Robots	5
Algorithmics and programming	4	Systems Identification and Signal Filtering	4
Mathematical Tools for Signals and Systems	4	Computer Vision	4
Embedded Computing	4	Spectral and Time Frequency Analysis	4
Modern Languages *	2	Modern Languages *	2

* 'French as Foreign Language' except for French native speakers who will study 'Cultural and Communicational English' or Spanish (depending on sufficient demand).

NB Course content may be subject to minor changes

M2 Year - 2023/24

Autumn Semester Courses	ECTS
Statistical signal processing and estimation theory	4
Design of signal and image representations	4
Machine learning, data analysis and information retrieval	4
Signal and image restoration, inversion methods	4
Mathematical tools for signal and image processing	4
Biomedical signals, images and methods	4
Bibliographical research project	4
Modern Languages *	2

* 'French as Foreign Language' except for French native speakers who will study 'Cultural and Communicational English' or Spanish (depending on sufficient demand).

NB Course content may be subject to minor changes
 

Spring Semester	ECTS
Master Thesis/Internship	30

 

Examples of previous internships:

 

• Analysis and visualization of physiological signals
• Inverse problems for lens-free imaging of nanostructured surfaces
• Survival analysis and graph representations
• Early fusion of multiple MRI sequences for enhancing pathologic case retrieval systems in radiology
• Coherence-based denoising for ultrasound small vessels imaging
• Target detection and segmentation algorithm based on deep learning and application of big data technology in satellite remote sensing
• Automatic reading recognition for pointer meters based on machine vision
• Synthetic data generation for privacy purposes
• Recognition of infrared protocols for AC systems using machine learning
• 3D and 4D data processing with quaternion tensor decompositions
• Simulation study of linearized weighted least square estimation for inverse polynomial model
• Joint sparse decomposition of multivariate signals based on optimal transport

NB Internships undertaken in France are strictly regulated and are only open to current full-time students of an accredited educational institution. Interns are entitled to all the rights guaranteed to regular employees (such as social protection and redress mechanisms). For internships that exceed two months in duration a minimum level of remuneration is set by the government, at approximately €600 per month. In some professional branches, this amount may be higher.

Skills developed

• Establish a relevant statistical model for data representation and analysis
• Propose a methodological solution and its numerical implementation suited to the application context
• Acquire a solid background on real-life applications of signal and image processing in research and innovation

 

In addition to the above specialism-specific skills, students will also develop more general skills:

• Identify models, perform simulations and analyse results
• Undertake a literature survey of existing works on a scientific problem
• Communicate comprehensive results in a meaningful way
• Manage and supervise research and innovation projects

Download syllabus | Control and Robotics Signal and Image Processing

• M1 Year
• M2 Year

Faculty and Research Facilities

Collaboration

• Apply online on the eCandidat platform
• 2024/25 intake: applications open on 30 October 2023

Application process

Application rounds

• Applications are reviewed in rounds. M1 applicants may apply in any of the three M1 rounds, and M2 applicants in either of the two M2 rounds. Applications should be submitted on the eCandidat platform as early as possible, but before the deadlines below;
• Applications are not considered 'complete' until all required elements are submitted. Only complete applications received by the round's deadline will be considered in that round;
• The admissions board reviews applications at the conclusion of each round and notifies each applicant of the outcome of their application;

Accepting your place

• Successful applicants must accept their place on the eCandidat platform by the deadlines below;
• The first installment of tuition fees must be paid by the deadlines below to definitively secure the applicant's place on the programme.

Deadlines for the 2024-25 intake

	M1 | Round 1	M1 | Round 2	M1 | Round 3	M2 | Round 1	M2 | Round 2
Submit your complete application by ...	13 Dec	20 Feb	28 Apr	31 Mar	28 Apr
You will be notified of the outcome of your application by ...	25 Jan	15 Mar	23 May	25 Apr	23 May
Accept your place by ...	8 Feb	29 Mar	6 Jun	9 May	6 Jun
Pay your first tuition installment by .... to qualify for a reduction in tuition fees (international non-European students)	25 Feb   *	15 Apr **	N/A	25 May ***	N/A
Pay your first tuition installment by .... with no reduction in tuition fees	25 Mar	15 May	15 Jun	15 Jun	15 Jun

Early Bird Applications 2024-25

• * A reduction of €1,500 for the M1 study year is granted to non European international students who apply during the first admissions round and make their first tuition payment within one month of being offered a place on the programme.
• ** A reduction of €500 for the M1 study year is granted to non European international students who apply during the second admissions round and make their first tuition payment within one month of being offered a place on the programme.
• *** A reduction of €1,500 for the M2 study year is granted to non European international students who apply during the first admissions round and make their first tuition payment within one month of being offered a place on the programme.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements for the first year (M1)

• International students with a bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Technology) or equivalent, in a field related to Science and Technology
• French and European students with a 'license' qualification or equivalent.
• Students must have graduated from the above before the end of August in order to enrol in a Master's Programme at Centrale Nantes in September.
• Applicants must have a good level in Mathematics and be fluent in English - written and spoken. An applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit a certificate, which is no older than three years, for a recognised international test of English*:
  • TOEFL - IBT 80, or ITP 550, paper-delivered test 60,
  • Cambridge B2 First Test - 173 or higher,
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced Test - 160 or higher,
  • IELTS - 6.5 or higher,
  • TOEIC - 800 or higher.
• Applicants who carried out their studies in English (you must provide an official confirmation letter from your university) are eligible without passing such a test, but providing the results of a recognized international test can add value to the application.
• Students who completed their studies in the countries listed below are exempted from submitting a language certificate: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, English-speaking Canada, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica, Kiribati, Liberia, Mauritius, Micronesia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America, Zambia or Zimbabwe.

*no other test is recognised.

Language of instruction

Fully taught in English.

Admission requirements for the second year (M2)

Students who have successfully completed a first year MSc programme can apply for the second year MSc programme.

Language of instruction

Fully taught in English.

Required documents

When applying for a Centrale Nantes MSc Programme you will be asked to provide the following documents:
 

• Your official transcripts
• A CV/Resume and cover letter
• Your diploma
• Proof of English proficiency
• Two letters of recommendation
• Your passport or other form of official identification

Your documents must be uploaded in English or French. If the original version of your documents is not in one of these two languages, a certified translation by a sworn translator is required.

Apply online

Apply online on the eCandidat platform
 

How to use the eCandidat platform:

 

• Download the user guide
• Connect to eCandidat: https://ecandidat.ec-nantes.fr
• Use the flag (page top right) to select your language.
• Start off by creating your account.
• No application fees.

Your application in 5 easy steps:

Contact and admissions support

Master Admission Office

master.admission@ec-nantes.fr
Tel: +33.2.40.37.68.36 / 33.2.40.37.68.51

Chinese students: lichunlai@ec-nantes.cn
Indian students: application@galaxy-edu.com

Tuition Fees

International students (non-European)

• * A reduction of €1,500 for the M1 study year is granted to non European international students who apply during the first admissions round and make their first tuition payment within one month of being offered a place on the programme.
• * A reduction of €500 for the M1 study year is granted to non European international students who apply during the second admissions round and make their first tuition payment within one month of being offered a place on the programme.
• ** A reduction of €1,500 for the M2 study year is granted to non European international students who apply during the first admissions round and make their first tuition payment within one month of being offered a place on the programme.

European students

€243 per year
 

Financing your studies

Scholarships

Other ways to help you finance your way through your studies:

• Paid 6-month internship
  You will be paid for your 6-month Master's thesis / internship in France. For internships undertaken in France that exceed two months in duration a minimum level of remuneration is set by the government, at approximately €600 per month. In some professional branches, this amount may be higher.
• Work alongside your studies
  You are entitled to work part-time alongside your studies, to earn some extra money. This option is available for both European and non-European students, but different rules apply. Learn more
• Help with your rent
  French and international students are eligible to receive financial support (known as APL in French) from the CAF (Caisses d'Allocations Familiales). The CAF is a French government organism that covers part of the monthly cost of rent paid for student accommodation – the allocated amount depends on the type of accommodation and on your income. Learn more (in French)

Career Prospects

• Sectors: health, communication, instrumentation technology, computer science, research and development
• Fields: biomedical engineering, industrial imaging, medical imaging, telecommunication engineering, audio engineering, data science, applied mathematics

Where are they now?

• 
  Minghao, MSc Control and Robotics, Student Class of 2023

  September 25, 2023

  "I like the teaching style here. Professors teach from the easier to the deeper and they can talk hours about their fields confidently while fully open to doubts and questions as well."

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