University Research Degree

The University Research Diploma (DU Recherche) offers international students from our partner universities the opportunity to spend a semester studying at Polytech Annecy-Chambéry. It combines an introduction to research in one of our laboratories with a number of academic courses covering subject-specific content, research methodology and, if necessary, French as a foreign language.

Target audience

The Research University Diploma is designed for international students at the Master's level or in advanced engineering programs.

It is aimed at students who have completed at least 7 or 8 semesters of higher education in engineering or a related field (generally 4th or 5th year students). Finally, candidates must demonstrate a B2 level of proficiency in English or French.

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Program structure

  • Research projects supervised by faculty members in one of our laboratories
  • Supplementary courses: subject content, research methodology, or French as a foreign language
  • Total workload equivalent to a full academic semester, i.e., 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) 
  • Research projects are academic activities and not internships (no remuneration or employment contract).

SKILLS

Among the skills acquired at the end of the research university diploma program, students will be able to:

  • Situate your results in relation to the state of the art and reformulate the initial problem if necessary.
  • Mobilize scientific and/or technical knowledge relevant to your research project.
  • Defend your work and choices based on structured analysis and clear reasoning.

Research areas and laboratories

LISTIC: machine learning, data fusion, secure systems, uncertainty management, Earth observation, IoT, and signal and image processing

LOCIE: energy systems, building physics, sustainable construction, and integration of buildings into energy systems at the regional level

SYMME: mechatronics, smart materials, medical instrumentation, energy recovery, thermo-mechanical modeling, and industrial inspection

Training cost

This program is only offered under specific agreements with partner universities. Students pay their tuition fees at their home institution, and no tuition fees are charged by Polytech Annecy-Chambéry. The program is not open to independent students (free movers).

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