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Masters degrees at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc

Are you currently in your third year of an undergraduate degree and considering pursuing a master’s degree in the fall of 2026?With over 60 master’s programs, Savoie Mont Blanc University allows you to build a coherent, ambitious plan that aligns with the expectations of the professional world.

Why choose Savoie Mont Blanc University?

A recognized success

USMB ranks 4th among 70 universities nationwide for master’s program completion rates (over 2 or 3 years, according to data published by SIES in 2025). This result reflects attentive academic support, small class sizes, and personalized guidance that fosters the success of every student.

A solid transition into the workforce

USMB’s master’s programs are closely aligned with the socio-economic world: 88% of graduates (2023) are employed 18 months after graduation. Internships, work-study programs, and career-focused projects are integral to our master’s programs. Our unique partnership with the Business Club fosters close ties with numerous local professionals, helping students develop the skills and networks essential for their successful entry into the workforce. 

Master’s programs backed by cutting-edge research

With its 18 research laboratories, eachUSMB master’s program is designed by faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. This strong scientific and professional foundation ensures that instruction is at the cutting edge of current knowledge and delivers high-level expertise relevant to today’s challenges. USMB ranks among the top institutions in major international university rankings (Shanghai, THE, NTU, CWUR). 

An exceptional living and learning environment

A university on a human scale, USMB welcomes you to Chambéry, a great place to study, and to Annecy, a great place to live. The perfect balance between academics and quality of life! Certified as a “Sustainable Campus in a Sustainable City, ” USMB reaffirms its commitment to the ecological transition and a responsible student lifestyle.

Master's programs offered by USMB

Master's program accreditation

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Credit Route
Business Law Corporate Law and Litigation View the course description
European and international business law View the course description
International law Cross-border law View the course description
Private law Personal Injury Law View the course description
Careers in Law and Justice View the course description
Notarial law — View the course description
Public law — View the course description

 

Each year, the School of Law at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc trains students for careers in law, the justice system, public administration, and business. From the bachelor’s to the master’s level, the programs offered provide students with a solid legal foundation, methodological rigor, and the analytical skills essential to the practice of law.

Located on the Jacob-Bellecombette campus in Chambéry, the faculty offers a close-knit learning environment that fosters support and academic success. Students benefit from personalized guidance and instruction provided by faculty members who are experts in their fields.

Supported by the Antoine Favre Law Research Center, the School of Law is fully committed to research, ensuring that its curriculum remains relevant to current developments and challenges in the field of law.

Information about orientation sessions or events offered by the School of Law will be posted here.

 

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Credit Route
Management Purchasing and Logistics View the course description
Improving Industrial Performance View the course description
Banking – Corporate and Professional Account Manager / Wealth Management View the course description
International Trade – Export Zone Management View the course description
Administration and Finance Department View the course description
Economic and business analyst View the course description
European Master of Business Studies View the course description
Marketing – International Program View the course description
Digital Strategy: Marketing and Communication – E-Business Specialization View the course description
Digital Strategy: Marketing and Communication – Outdoor Sports Specialization Coming soon
Information Systems and Digital Innovation View the course description
Tourism Event Management and Planning View the course description
Hotel Management – Revenue Management View the course description
International Business and Tourism Management View the course description
International Hotel Management View the course description
Sustainable Tourism Management View the course description
Business Management and Administration (MAE) — View the course description

 

As a university-level business school and member of the national IAE France network, IAE Savoie Mont Blanc offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in marketing and communication, banking and finance, procurement, and business.

With campuses inAnnecy and Jacob-Bellecombette (Chambéry), the institute has strong local roots and close ties to the business community.

Backed by the IREGE research laboratory, the IAE ensures that its curriculum remains up-to-date and relevant to current economic challenges. It is also a member of the INNTO France network, which is dedicated to providing high-quality training in the tourism sector.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 
At 6:00 p.m.:
Webinar:“Master’s in Tourism, Hospitality, and EventManagement” Available online only: I’m attending

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
At 5:45 p.m.: “Master’s in Management”Webinar . Available online only: I’m attending

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Credit Route
Applied Foreign Languages Crisis Analysis and Humanitarian Action View the course description
Internationalization of Organizations View the course description
Business and Regional Development and Internationalization View the course description
Foreign and regional languages, literatures, and civilizations Interculturalism and Cultural Professions View the course description
History Societies and Cultures, 16th–21st Centuries View the course description
Ancient Worlds History of the Classical and Late Greco-Roman World View the course description
Medieval Worlds Historical Culture and Medieval Worlds View the course description
Heritage and Museums Heritage Professions View the course description
Psychology Children and adolescents View the course description
Socio-cognitive ergonomics of intelligent systems View the course description
Neuropsychology View the course description
Prevention View the course description
Sociology Sociology and Social Sciences Applied to Market Research and Survey Methods View the course description
French as a Foreign Language (FLE) — View the course description

 

The UFR LLSH is a major component of the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, dedicated to the humanities, literature, and languages. It comprises seven academic departments covering a wide range of fields: communication and hypermedia, applied foreign languages, foreign and regional languages, literatures, and civilizations, literature, history, psychology, and sociology.

This academic unit offers a wide range of programs from the bachelor’s to the doctoral level, available as full-time, work-study, or continuing education programs, with a strong focus on research and international engagement.

The UFR is supported by three renowned research laboratories:

  • Two psychology laboratories: the LPNC and the LIP-PC2S,

  • The LLSETI, which brings together the fields of history, literature, languages, and digital arts.

This close ties to research ensures that the curriculum remains up-to-date and is grounded in solid scientific expertise, in step with developments in the humanities and social sciences.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 
At 12:00 p.m.:
Webinar:“Master’s in Applied Languages (LEA) – Track: Crisis Analysis and Humanitarian Action”Available online and in-person in Room 23119 – Building 23: I’m attending

Contact: jeffrey.vignal@univ-smb.fr

Friday, February 27, 2026 
At 12:00 p.m.:
Webinar:“Master’s in Applied Languages (LEA) – Track: Internationalization of Organizations”Available only in-person:I’m attending

Contact: mathieu.cabrol@univ-smb.fr

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 
At 12:00 p.m.:
Webinar:“Master’s in FLE – French as a Foreign Language” Available online and in person in Room 11001 – Building 11 on the Jacob-Bellecombette campus:I’m attending

Contact: dominique.lagorgette@univ-smb.fr

Thursday, March 5, 2026 
At 10 a.m.:
Webinar:“Master’s in Applied Languages (LEA) – Track: Business and Regional Development and Internationalization”Available online and in-person: I’m attending

Contact: ugo.russo@univ-smb.fr

Friday, March 6, 2026 
At 1:30 p.m.:
Webinar:“SSAMEE Master’s Program – Sociology and Social Sciences Applied to Market Research and Survey Methods” Available online and in person in Room 10009 – Building 10 on the Jacob-Bellecombette campus: I’m attending

Contact: roland.raymond@univ-smb.fr

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Credit Route
Geography Mountain Geography and Planning View the course description
Geography, human-environment interactions, resources View the course description
Tourism and Mobility in Mountain Areas View the course description
Chemistry

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Green chemistry and eco-innovations View the course description
Georesources, georisk, geotechnical engineering Applied Geosciences for Engineering and Planning (GAIA) View the course description

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Hazards – geological risks View the course description
Environmental Management Equipment, Safety, and Management of Mountain Environments View the course description
Ecology of Mountain Environments View the course description
Assessment of contamination and ecosystem restoration View the course description
Mathematics and Applications Mathematical Modeling and Applied Analysis View the course description
Networks and Telecommunications Electronics, embedded systems, and telecommunications View the course description

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Telecommunications and Computer Networks View the course description

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STAPS: Engineering and Ergonomics in Sports Human Motor Skills View the course description
Human-machine interface View the course description
Human-Environment Interface View the course description
Computer science — View the course description

Located on the Bourget-du-Lac campus, the Faculty of Science and Mountain Studies offers science programs ranging from the bachelor’s to the doctoral level, in an exceptional setting nestled between the lake and the mountains.

Its areas of expertise include mathematics, physics, Earth and space sciences, biology and health, the environment, mountain studies, and digital science and technology.

The UFR is supported by nine renowned research laboratories and brings together nearly 140 faculty members, who provide a high level of scientific expertise. This strong research foundation ensures rigorous academic programs that are directly linked to innovation, environmental issues, and current technological challenges.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 
At 6:00 p.m.:
Webinar:“Master’s in Green Chemistry and Eco-Innovations” Available online only: I’m attending

Other orientation sessions or events offered by the Faculty of Science and Mountain Studies will be listed here.

Launch of the Green Chemistry Academy: training and supporting ...

Launched on December 3 at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, the Green Chemistry Academy is a nationwide initiative funded by the France 2030 program, as part of the Skills and Careers of the Future (CMA) initiative.

This ambitious project addresses a major challenge of the 21st century: supporting the transition to a more sustainable chemical industry. Green chemistry aims to design products and processes that reduce or eliminate hazardous substances by promoting the use of renewable resources, energy efficiency, and waste reduction. It applies to numerous industrial sectors, including automotive, plastics, cosmetics, energy, construction, pharmaceuticals, and hygiene.

The Green Chemistry Academy is structured around three strategic pillars:

  • Attract: promote green chemistry training programs to students, schoolchildren, and the general public in order to inspire future careers;

  • Training: developing programs of excellence in partnership with five renowned universities;

  • Support: helping businesses with their ecological transition through continuing education and the transfer of expertise.

The Green Chemistry Academy offers a Master's degree in Green Chemistry and Eco-Innovations.

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Systems Engineering Advanced mechatronics View the course description
Solar energy

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Energy for Solar Buildings and Cities View the course description
Solar Energy, Law, Economics, and Management View the course description

As an engineering school affiliated with the University of Savoie Mont Blanc and a member of the national Polytech network, Polytech Annecy-Chambéry trains engineers in high-value-added scientific and technological fields.

With campuses inAnnecy and Bourget-du-Lac, the school offers engineering programs closely aligned with the region’s industrial needs, in fields such as computer science, digital systems, energy, the environment, and industrial engineering.

Backed by renowned research laboratories—including LISTIC, LOCIE, and SYMME —Polytech ensures an educational program grounded in scientific and technological innovation. Students thus benefit from a rigorous academic environment that maintains a constant connection with research and the socio-economic world.

Information about orientation sessions or events offered by Polytech Annecy-Chambéry will be posted here.

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The Solar Academy University Research School (EUR) at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc is one of 24 projects selected from 81 by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation as part of the Investments for the Future Program (PIA3).

Located on the campus ofINES (National Institute of Solar Energy) in Savoie, the Solar Academy is at the heart of a center of excellence dedicated to solar energy research. INES represents an investment of over 100 million euros over ten years and brings together several hundred researchers and experts from organizations such as the CEA, the CNRS, and the USMB.

The Solar Academy combines theory and practice in complementary fields: solar energy, building physics, materials science, and computational science, as well as economics, law, sociology, architecture, and urban planning. Courses are taught in English, fostering an international outlook while remaining accessible to French students seeking to thrive in an academic environment with a global scope.

Its mission is to become a leading national and international player in research and training focused on a low-carbon energy model based on distributed generation and consumption. It aims to train experts capable of supporting the large-scale deployment of solar technologies and contributing to the energy transition.

The Graduate School Solar Academy offers two Master's programs in Solar Energy:

  • Energy for Solar Buildings and Cities
  • Solar Energy, Law, Economics, and Management

NEED SOME GUIDANCE WITH YOUR CAREER CHOICES? 

 

Apply for the first year of the master’s program at USMB

YouYou’ve found one or more master’s programs that fit your plans. Now it’s time to take action !

From February 17 through March 16, visit monmaster.gouv.fr to submit up to 15 applications for traditional programs + 15 additional applications for work-study programs. 

Download the 2026 calendar of key dates for applying to a master’s program

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