International Master in Embedded Systems Security - IMESS (formerly MISTRE Valence)
Valence, France
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
20 May 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Applications typically take place between January and May, but the dates may vary. Please refer to the Master's programme webpage for any updates.
** EU, EEA or Quebec students: 1473€ | non-EU students: 5000€
Introduction
Today, embedded systems are everywhere (IoT, automotive, buildings, health devices, control systems) and their safety and security are major concerns for our societies. Because of the existence of new attacks, more and more risks are related to using these smart or connected systems in critical applications. Thus, the IMESS Master focuses on the design of safe and secure embedded systems. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of safety and security domains, and as embedded systems are based on both hardware and software parts, the IMESS program offers both design and embedded programming skills to the students: design, verification, test, dependability, security of System-on-Chip, and computing systems.
Why choose this Master's Program?
- IMESS Master taught by Grenoble INP - UGA offers high-quality classes and practical work
- Esisar benefits from a strong connection with industry and laboratories which offer many jobs and Ph.D. positions
- Enjoy an international experience with a deep integration among International and French students
- One year-long program, paid internship, many scholarship opportunities
BE CAREFUL! This master program is open to international students only - Ce programme n'est ouvert qu'aux étudiants internationaux.
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Curriculum
All the courses are taught in English
Semester 1 - 30 ECTS
More than 300 hours of classes, with 100 hours of Laboratory and 60 hours of Project work.
- Advanced Processor Architecture and SoC Design - 5 ECTS - 45h
- Verification and test of safe and secure embedded systems - 5 ECTS - 45h
- Embedded Systems Security - 5 ECTS - 45h
- Dependability and security of computing systems - 5 ECTS - 42h
- Innovation Project - 4 ECTS - 45h
- Elective course - choose one:
- Cryptography and secure protocols for embedded systems - 5 ECTS - 45h
- UHF RFID Technology - 5ECTS - 45h
- Decentralized control of complex systems - 5 ECTS - 45h
- Cryptography and secure protocols for embedded systems - 5 ECTS - 45h
- UHF RFID Technology - 5ECTS - 45h
- Decentralized control of complex systems - 5 ECTS - 45h
- French as a Foreign Language - 1 ECTS - 22,5h
Semester 2 - 30 ECTS
- Final Internship 30 ECTS
In a lab or a company. Grenoble INP - Esisar hosts the LCIS laboratory dedicated to systems design and integration.
Career Opportunities
Examples of job opportunities:
- Embedded Software/Hardware Engineer or Developer
- Hardware Cybersecurity Engineer
- Distributed Systems Engineer
Ph.D. opportunities:
Example of thematics:
- Hardware/Software Embedded and Communicating Systems
- Hardware/Software Security or Safety
- Distributed Systems Design
- System Control
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
To help you to find scholarships for which you may be eligible you can visit:
- France Diplomatie: find the scholarship programs offered by governments (Foreign government: Check with your home country's Education Ministry / French government: Information is available on French embassies' and consulates' websites in your home country).
- CampusBourses: a grant search engine allowing you to find scholarships for which you may be eligible, according to your profile.
- Many countries offer grants for studying abroad; please check with your government.
Other scholarship opportunities may be available, do not hesitate to contact us.
Student Testimonials
Program Admission Requirements
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