MSc in Nuclear Engineering - Track in Nuclear Energy Production and Industrial Applications (NEPIA)

NE/NEPIA Nuclear Energy Production & Industrial Applications specializes in nuclear sciences applications including energy production (power reactors) and industrial applications (particles beams technology, instrumentation, etc). A particular focus is put on the safety and radioprotection, to be considered in the management of a large project in this field.

IMT Atlantique is a member of the “ Institut Mines-Télécom ” (IMT), the largest group of public engineering and management schools in France (8 schools, 13400 students, 4600 graduates each year). With a common mindset and a shared vision, the IMT members strive to develop academic programs and research activities in line with companies needs in order to contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship.

IMT Atlantique’s missions are built on strong values:

• The attachment to the French Elite Graduate Engineering School model.
• Solid scientific and technological foundations.
• The importance is given to the social sciences and humanities.
• A strong network of industrial partners and a sense of entrepreneurship.
• Openness to and close collaborations with academic and research partners.
• The desire to be exemplary in terms of sustainable development and social responsibility.

IMT Atlantique is ranked among the top ten “ Grandes Ecoles ” in France. Its cutting edge engineering, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as its research activities, are recognized nationally and internationally for their excellence.

Education

The programs are tailored to be relevant for both the students’ future career paths and the needs of industry, in the convergence of digital technology, energy, and environment.

Programs: MSc in Engineering, MSc, International MSc, Post Master Professional certificates, Engineering apprenticeships/vocational, PhDs.

Major emphasis on pedagogical innovation.

Research

• The research potential ranks IMT Atlantique among the top 10 in France .
• Research topics in the field of energy and digital technology:

Subatomic physics and nuclear chemistry - Energy and environment processes - Robotics and automatic control - Simulation, modeling, optimization, coding, decision - Design of electronic, microwave and optical functions - Implementation of fast algorithms for complex functions - Signal and Image processing, Big Data processing - Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence - Networked Systems (communication, energy, waste, water, air) - Humanities.

• A significant contribution to the research development with 6 mixed research units (5 CNRS and 1 Inserm).
• Funding of 3 ERC projects in recognition of the quality of its research (European Research Council grants),
• 2 academic chairs and numerous scientific awards.