Program Overview
The Real Time at Ecole Centrale de Nantes is a Master programme in Humanities taught in English, French over 24 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 Real Time 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nantes, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Real Time 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
- French language (compulsory)
- Modeling and Control of Manipulators (compulsory)
- Control of Linear Multivariable Systems
- Real-Time Systems
- Signal Processing
- Neural Networks for Classification and Identification
- Computer Vision
- Group Project (compulsory)
- Mechanical Design Methods in Robotics
- Robot Programming Methods
- Mobile Robots
- Artificial Intelligence
- Optimisation Techniques
- Non-linear Control Theory
- Human Computer Interaction
- Embedded Systems
- French Language
- Advanced Modeling of Robots
- Research Methodology
- Real Time Embedded Systems - Embedded Computer Science
- Management of Complex Systemps
- Simulation and Supervision
- Master Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- It is open to French and international students who already hold a university degree at the level of Bachelor of Science with 180 ECTS credits in the European system, after at least three years studies in a field related to the Master ARIA Majors such as: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. The graduation must take place before 31 July 2016 for non European students and before 30 September 2016 for European students.
- The applicants have to be fluent in English, both in writing and speaking. An Applicant whose native language is not English is required to pass a recognized international English test such as TOEFL (score 220 CBT, 550 PBT, 80 IBT), Cambridge Advanced English Test (score B or higher), IELTS (score 6.5 or higher), TOEIC (800) or other English equivalent test.
- An applicant who carried out his study in English is eligible, passing a recognized test provides him more chance to be accepted (official confirmation letter is needed). The English test result must be sent before the deadline of application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ecole Centrale de Nantes directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ecole Centrale de Nantes
Ecole Centrale de Nantes
Nantes, France
Ecole Centrale de Nantes is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date in 2026
- Language English, French
- Duration 24 months