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In Arts and Humanities, Medicine, and Science and Engineering

Choosing Sorbonne University means joining a world-renowned higher education and research institution. By joining our community of 55,000 students and 360,000 alumni worldwide, you'll be giving your all to a rigorous academic program and receiving the best in multidisciplinary teaching. 

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Whether studying on exchange or seeking a full degree at Sorbonne University, access essential contact information, resources for learning French and a glimpse into student life. 

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Sorbonne University promotes excellence at the core of each of its disciplines and develops numerous interdisciplinary programs capable of meeting the major challenges of the 21st century.

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Parismus is the international student association of Sorbonne University

Parismus

Parismus is the international student association of Sorbonne University.

Bringing together 10 institutions that offer studies in literature, medicine, science, engineering, technology and management, our alliance fosters a global approach to teaching and research, promoting access to knowledge for all.

Alliance 4EU+

The 4EU+ Alliance

In a changing world, Sorbonne University has joined forces with six universities: Charles University in Prague, the University of Warsaw, Heidelberg University, the University of Milan, the University of Geneva and the University of Copenhagen to create the 4EU+ Alliance.

With an innovative model of the European university, seven large research-intensive universities are working together to respond to the educational and research challenges facing Europe today.

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Discover our step-by-step guide to get ready for the start of the new academic year. Learn everything there is to know from the application process to the beginning of the first term.

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Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine teaches the 3 cycles of medical studies: from PASS (integrated into the faculty) to the 3rd cycle including DES, DESC, DU and DIU. The lessons are given mainly on two sites: Pitié-Salpêtrière and Saint-Antoine. The faculty also provides paramedical education: speech therapy, psychomotricity and orthoptics. The Saint-Antoine site includes a midwifery school.

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One of our riches is the diversity of students and their backgrounds. Sorbonne University is committed to the success of each of its students and offers them a wide range of training as well as support adapted to their profile and their project.

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Master of Mechanical Engineering

Sorbonne Université's Master of Mechanics aims to train experts in the study of mechanical systems, both in their fundamental aspects and in their applications.The program places particular emphasis on analytical modeling and numerical simulation. Experimental methods of observation and characterization also play important roles.

Master registrations are now available here.

Objectives

The Master of Mechanics sprepare students for careers as Research and Development-oriented engineers in one of the mechanical engineering disciplines: Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Energy & Environment or Acoustics. Graduates also have the skills to continue their training through fundamental or applied research in Mechanics by embarking on a doctoral project.

Organization

The Master's degree in Mechanics is a two-year program. It offers a core curriculum to grasp the fundamental knowledge and skills required by all mechanics. At the same time, students choose specialized courses in one of the following areas:

  • Solid mechanics ;
  • Fluid mechanics ;
  • Computational Mechanics;
  • Energy and environment ;
  • Acoustics.

A two- to four-month industrial or research internship is included in the first year. Project-based learning is offered in many teaching units. In the second year, an end-of-studies internship is compulsory. It can be carried out in a laboratory or a company.

 

Target audience and prerequisites

For entry into 1ère year: holders of a BAC +3 diploma (general bachelor's degree or equivalent) in mechanics, physics or mathematics.

For entry into the second year: holders of a BAC +4 or 5 diploma (Master 1, other Master's degree, engineering diploma or equivalent).

A solid background in mechanics, physics or mathematics is required. Admission is based on an application and interview.

 

Job opportunities

Graduates' sectors of activity :

  • Land and air transport industry,
  • Energy industry,
  • Building and construction industry,
  • Materials and structures industry,
  • Design offices and engineering service companies,
  • Academic research.

After completing the master's program, most graduates go on to work as engineers.

  • 80% are recruited in industry;
  • 20% go on to a doctorate;
  • 97% have a job (fixed-term or permanent) three months after completing their course;
  • 24% are recruited by the company where they did their M2 internship;
  • 22% are recruited after posting their CV on the Internet;
  • 63% are recruited by very large companies;
  • 26% are recruited by SMEs.