Signal and Image Processing (CORO SIP)
- Programme Objectives
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The 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.
The courses of SIP programme 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. Signal and Image Processing is one of four specialisms available within the Control and Robotics stream. Some of the M1 courses are the taught across the four specialisms whereas the M2 courses are specialism-specific. See course content for more details. The language of instruction is English across the two years.
This Master’s programme is accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education. - Course Content
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30 ECTS Credits per semester.
Language of instruction: English
- M1 Year - 2022/23
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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 Programming Real Time Systems 4 Systems Identification and Signal Filtering 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'
NB Course content may be subject to minor changes - M2 Year - 2022/23
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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'
NB Course content may be subject to minor changes
Spring Semester ECTS Master Thesis/Internship 30 Examples of previous internships in Medicine:
- Analysis of Electromyographic signals for neuromuscular disease characterization
- Reconstruction of Positron Emission Tomography images in the context of low statistics
- Resolution enhancement in Magnetic Resonance Imaging for cardiovascular diagnosis
Examples of previous internships in industry:
- Optimization of a tyre pressure monitoring system in an automotive vehicle
- Fast imaging algorithm for structured illumination microscopy
Examples of previous internships in research labs:
- Numerical optimization for sparse ultrasound signal recovery
- Analysis and classification of environmental sounds using deep learning methods
- Skills developed
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- 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 | CORO SIP 2022/2023
- Facilities and Partnerships
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Faculty and Research Facilities
This Master relies on Centrale Nantes’ faculty and the research facilities of the LS2N Laboratory.Partnerships
Total, Renault, Nantes University Hospital (CHU). - Admissions
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- Apply online on the eCandidat platform
- Applications for the 2023 M1 intake are open and are processed in three rounds
- Applications for the 2023 M2 intake open: 15 February 2023
- Application process
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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.
Important dates for the 2023 intakeM1 | Round 1 M1 | Round 2 M1 | Round 3 M2 | Round 1 M2 | Round 2 Submit your complete application by 14 December 28 February 30 April 30 March 30 April You will be notified of the outcome of your application by 27 January 24 March 26 May 28 April 26 May Accept your place by 14 February 10 April 11 June 11 May 10 June Pay your first tuition installment by 31 March 25 May 15 June 30 May 15 June - Admission requirements
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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 pass 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.
Students who have successfully completed a first year Master's programme can apply for the second year Master's programme.
Admission requirements for the second year (M2)Language of instruction
Fully taught in English. - Required documents
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When applying for a Centrale Nantes Master's 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
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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.
Contact and admissions support
Master's Admission Office
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Tel: +33.2.40.37.68.36 / 33.2.40.37.68.51
Chinese students: lichunlai3fb71732-82fa-4251-b0ef-aa9e9d492f38@ec-nantes.cn
Indian students: application5ee56a30-4afe-40e2-b386-68a37e7b0076@galaxy-edu.com - Tuition fees and financing
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Fees for non-European students:
- Master 1 year: €9,000
- Master 2 year: €6,000
A reduction of €1,500 for the first year of study is granted to non European international students who make their first tuition payment within one month of being offered a place on the programme.
€243 per year
Fees for European students:
Different scholarships are available for students enrolling in a Master's Programme at Centrale Nantes:
Scholarships
- Centrale Nantes Elite Scholarship
- Government scholarships
- Inter-government scholarships
- Industry scholarships
- Scholarships from organisations
- European Programmes
- After the Master's
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Career Prospects
- Sectors: health, communication, technology, transportation
- Fields: biomedical engineering, industrial imaging, audio engineering, computer science, Applied mathematics, research and innovation
- What our students / graduates say
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Read what our students and graduates have to say about the programme: coming soon
- Campus facilities
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Centrale Nantes houses 17 buildings on a 40-acre green campus. In addition to the standard facilities of a university campus (classrooms, media library, computer rooms, etc.), it is home to 13 research platforms, some of which are unique in France, and modern and varied sports facilities, the Centrale-Audencia-Ensa incubator and vibrant student life. Facilities on the Centrale Nantes campus:
- 45 classrooms
- 6 lecture theatres
- 13 computer rooms (with nearly 180 fully equipped PCs and extended opening hours)
- 1 media library
- 5 research institutes
- Sports and cultural facilities: 1 gymnasium, 1 multisport/dojo hall, squash courts, 1 piano room
- 1 student house
- Student halls of residence and accommodation support
- 1 online platform for students, Onboard, with timetables, grades, attendance management, distance learning and teaching resources,
- 1 Moodle platform (Hippocampus) with collaborative functionality available to faculty and students (additional resources, working groups, forum, online assessments, etc.).
- Students also have access to meeting rooms / learning innovation / videoboxes equipped with video projectors, cameras, interactive whiteboards, etc., for their classes, presentation preparation, project work, etc.
- 1 lifelong email address and an individual digital workspace and storage space, with remote 24H access.
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Guy Lebret, Sébastien Bourguignon and Olivier Kermorgant
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- Applications for the 2023 intake open from 31 October 2022
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