Program Overview
The Nuclei at Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC) is a Master programme in Humanities taught in English, French over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Nuclei programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Paris, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nuclei programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- During the first semester, September is fully dedicated to an experimental project of laboratory work. Then, from October to January, the students follow 3 main courses (60 hours each), one detector course and an optional course (chosen between general relativity and accelerator physics).
- During the second semester, the students take a 2 weeks advanced level lecture course on the physics field related to its future PhD. During these 2 weeks, they also follow a computing course and project. Between March and June, the students have a laboratory internship, within the team of their future PhD.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Well-targeted public
- Candidates must have completed sucessfully a Master 1 level in fundamental physics, or have an engineering diploma with a large physics component. In either case, candidatures should have a strong background in modern physics subjects such as quantum mechanics and statistical physics. It is strongly recommended to have also studied at least one of NPAC\'s main fields.
Admissions
- The selection is based on the application form and an interview with the directors of the program.
- There are about 30 students per year enrolled in NPAC, coming from both French and foreign universities and also engineering schools. The foreign students represent between 25% and 30% of the total.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Mar, 2027
About Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC)
Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC)
Paris, France
Visit the university profile page to learn more about this institution.
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English, French
- Duration 12 months
