Through our multidisciplinary approach, which draws on the latest knowledge in geosciences and planetary sciences, you will acquire cutting-edge knowledge and develop research skills from the Master's level onwards:
- Working in an international collaborative environment
- Analysing and interpreting multidisciplinary data using advanced techniques and digital tools.
- Communicating the latest advances in the field in a concise, academic manner.
Mastering these advanced techniques will give you a range of opportunities to pursue a career in academic or private entities linked to the geosciences and space exploration.
Emeline, PhD student at the University of Groningen (Ne)
For me, the programme’s strengths were the numerous field placements we were able to take part in,
the fact that the Master’s is taught in English, and the opportunity to undertake a placement lasting several months abroad.
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Léo, PhD student at LPG, France
This programme is ideal if you enjoy natural and ‘tangible’ sciences, fieldwork, working outdoors,
understand how the world around works, and what history the Earth can tell us about its own past
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Camille, Geotechnical Engineer, Project Manager
What are the advantages of this programme? Classes are taught in English, it has an international dimension and
opens up opportunities for professional careers in several fields.
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h and Planetary Sciences (EPS) programme has been awarded the Graduate Programme (GP) label by Nantes Université and supported by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR). This accreditation confirms that the programme draws on the research skills of an internationally recognised laboratory and trains students in the scientific approach and cutting-edge technologies. The skills acquired in accredited Masters programmes will enable you to successfully enter the world of business as an engineer, consultant or project manager in the R&D departments of major companies or in innovative SMEs. If you are interested in pursuing a PhD programme, this Master's degree also offers you the best possible preparation, as the Master's teaching team is also responsible for organising doctorates in this field,into the Graduate school 3MG.
Nantes
A minimum level of B2 in English (or equivalent) is required. Applicants must provide a recognised certificate of English language proficiency, such as the Cambridge, TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS.
Applicants are exempt from providing an English language certificate if they:
A minimum level of French proficiency is recommended to facilitate students’ integration into everyday life in France.
Application procedure for the 2027-2028 academic year
If you are a French national or a citizen of the European Economic Area + Switzerland, Monaco and Andorra and you wish to apply for the first year of the Master's (M1): please use the Mon Master platform.
If you are a citizen of, or currently residing in, the European Economic Area + Switzerland, Monaco or Andorra and you wish to apply for the second year of the Master's (M2), please use the Graduate programme application platform*.
You are a citizen of a country outside the European Economic Area + Switzerland, Monaco and Andorra :
For further information, please consult our Admission to Nantes University page.
*Note : Please create an Adullact account to start your application. The Graduate programme application platform open from OCTOBER 1st , 2026 to MARCH 15th , 2027
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Nearly half of the Master's students go on to study for a PhD, while the other half enter the job market directly in the R&D departments of large organisations or in research consultancies. They occupy positions such as :
After studying for a doctorate, they can also go on to positions such as :
