MASTER COMPUTER SCIENCE - M2 Ubiquitous Networking (UBINET) Track

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MASTER COMPUTER SCIENCE - M2 Ubiquitous Networking (UBINET) Track
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Résumé

Taught entirely in English, the UbiNet track of the Master’s in Computer Science program trains experts to meet the challenges and make the technological choices of tomorrow in the fields of the Internet, Telecommunications, and Distributed Systems. Read more

Objectifs

Initial training / Executive Education Program / Accessible for resumption of studies / Alternance (Apprenticeship, Contrat de professionnalisation)
Master
1 an
École Universitaire de Recherche Systèmes Numériques pour l’Humain
Campus SophiaTech - Site des Templiers
English

Details

UbiNet Track Highlights

  • Taught entirely in English, an international dimension
  • Dual degrees and exchange programmes with leading international universities of technology
  • Courses backed by leading research laboratories (Inria, CNRS) in Sophia Antipolis
  • Tailor your study program with minor courses, projects, career events, competitions, hackathons...

Target Jobs

  • Research and Higher Education
  • Industrial R&D centres
  • Major tech and infrastructure companies
  • Technological innovation consultancy firms

Target Skills

Expertise in Networks and Cloud Infrastructure Distributed Systems and High-Performance Computing Algorithms and AI as optimisation tools Research and Innovation (R&D) Methodology
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2027/2028 Admission Process

Selective
Yes, Find out more in the Admission section

SophiaTech Campus


Study in the heart of Sophia Antipolis, Europe’s leading technology park.

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Introduction

The UbiNet track of the Master's in Computer Science aims to provide students with excellent academic or industrial career opportunities by offering high level coverage of networking principles that will help them to meet the challenges and make the technological choices of tomorrow in the domains of the Internet, Telecommunications and Distributed Systems. Taught entirely in English to attract the best talent from around the world, the courses draw on the ecosystem of excellence at Sophia Antipolis.

  • The program benefits from significant scientific support thanks to close partnerships with internationally renowned laboratories such as i3S and Inria.
  • The technical core of the program focuses on network and distributed systems modeling (HPC), where AI and algorithms are used as scientific levers to optimize flow control and energy efficiency.
  • By cultivating a high level of methodological rigor, the curriculum prepares ubinetters to produce original contributions and lead complex projects in academic laboratories or cutting-edge industrial R&D centers.
     

Pedagogy

The teaching team, composed of researchers and teacher-researchers from the i3S laboratory and the Inria Center at Université Côte d'Azur, provides direct immersion in the most current research issues.

The program's teaching methods are tailored to the nature of the subjects taught in order to offer a comprehensive curriculum. It is structured around two complementary formats:
  • Fundamental subjects: certain modules, focused on the theoretical foundations of computer science, emphasize in-depth lectures to consolidate conceptual knowledge.
  • Applied modules: other courses strike a balance between lectures and tutorials/practical sessions, allowing for the immediate application of technical knowledge.

Professional Integration

The curriculum is structured to transform these skills into expertise through two major stages of professionalization:

  • Research project (semester 3): a technical immersion allowing students to tackle complex issues. A true first point of contact with the state of the art, this project is supervised by researchers from partner laboratories (i3S, Inria).
  • End-of-studies internship (semester 4): a long-term assignment (4-6 months) carried out in an academic laboratory or in industry.
These two key experiences enable students to define their career path: they form the basis for specialization with a view to pursuing a doctoral thesis or strategic professional integration into cutting-edge industry.

 

Throughout the year, our students are offered a program of events designed to develop their knowledge and networks and facilitate their entry into the job market: IT career fair, industry conferences, practical workshops (resumes, cover letters, interviews), meetings with experts, job dating, and more.

TECH Day - Leading figures in the tech sector analyse the latest digital trends.
The Doctoriales, a annual event to find out what a PhD Student's life looks like.

Do a work-study placement in a research laboratory
to prepare for your PhD studies

  1. Expertise in Cloud Networks and Infrastructure: Design and automate complex, highly available virtualized infrastructures for the cloud and data centers.
  2. Distributed Systems and High-Performance Computing: Master parallel (HPC) and distributed computing. Optimize the scalability, latency, and energy efficiency of massive systems.
  3. Algorithms and AI as Optimization Tools: Mobilizing AI and machine learning as technical levers to automate network management and dynamic resource allocation.
  4. Methodology: Managing R&D projects using a rigorous scientific approach to produce and disseminate specialized knowledge in digital systems.

This Master's degree program in Computer Science is part of the curriculum offered by the Digital Systems for Humans Graduate school (EUR DS4H).

The School encourages students to broaden their digital horizons by combining their coursework with a wide range of à la carte semester options: minor courses in law, business, computer science, AI, strategy and innovation, creative industries, entrepreneurship, etc., immersive research projects in laboratories,... Each student can thus develop a unique professional profile by acquiring the cross-disciplinary skills valued by companies, the research community, and start-ups.
In partnership with leading research laboratories and a dynamic network of corporate partners, the School also aims to create opportunities for students: scientific and professional events, programming competitions, international mobility, etc. are all opportunities to learn outside the classroom and successfully enter the job market.

KEY FIGURES

Training accessible to people with disabilities.
Anna-Maria SUCHINSKA
Responsible for welcoming and supporting students with disabilities
Campus SophiaTech Campus, Templiers, building E, office E206
anna-maria.suchinska@univ-cotedazur.fr
Mission Handicap Website

This program is eligible to  MON COMPTE FORMATION
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  • Master's in Computer Science courses are held on campus SophiaTech.
  • DS4H minor courses may be held on other campuses.
SophiaTech is the Université Côte d'Azur campus dedicated to information and communication technologies, located in the heart of Sophia-Antipolis, Europe's leading technology park, near Cannes, Antibes, and Nice.

APPRENTICESHIP:

Partnership


The Master's in Computer Science is backed by internationally renowned computer science research laboratories, ensuring that students receive teaching that is directly in line with the latest developments in the field.
 
     

Dual Degree Agreements

The Master’s in Computer Science (UbiNet Track) is covered by a dual-degree agreement with the following institutions. Students can therefore be awarded both the Master’s degree in Computer Science from Université Côte d’Azur and the degree from these universities.

Academic Exchange Agreements

The Master’s in Computer Science (UbiNet Track) is covered by academic exchange agreements with the following institutions:

The French Riviera offers an optimum environment for high tech business, R&D, research and higher education. The Digital Systems for Humans Graduate school benefits from this very rich industrial and innovation ecosystem including world-class companies, SME, start-ups and competitiveness clusters.
  • Sophia Antipolis is Europe's leading technopole. It brings together world leaders, researchers, SMEs and start-ups in an exceptional natural environment of 2,400 hectares. The Sophia Antipolis Science Park is a place of innovation, providing companies with cutting-edge technologies and expertise in the fields of Information and Communication Technologies, in particular the Internet of Things and the Connected Vehicle, Biotechnologies and Earth and Energy Sciences.
  • Nice is the first European city to have deployed a bouquet of services based on mobile contactless technology (NFC). Numerous experiments are being implemented on its territory by world leaders (Cisco, IBM, Orange, ErDF, Schneider Electric, etc.) on the theme of the smart city, as well as e-health and the Silver Economy.

The Plaine du Var's eco-valley is listed as a "national interest operation", and is set to position the Côte d’Azur as an international leader in the fields of cleantech and sustainable development

Admission

Prerequisite

The program is designed for those having completed four years of University (either a three-year Bachelor program and a first year of Master of Science or a four-year-long Bachelor) in either computer science, networking, applied mathematics, or electrical engineering.

Required Language Level :

  • B2 in English


Prerequisites:

  • Very strong foundation in Mathematics
  • Very strong skills in Algorithmics
  • Very strong skills in programming (object-oriented programming, C programming, and systems programming)
  • Good skills in Networks

Conditions of applications

Admission to the Master's program is selective.
Capacity: 30 Students

2027/2028 Applications

Application for M2 : e-Candidat Process

M1 students at Université Côte d'Azur who are continuing onto an M2 in the same specialisation do not need to use eCandidat.

Etudes en France Process

  • From 01/10/2026, on Etudes en France website - The deadline for submission is set by each embassy.

This procedure applies only to students who are residents of, or nationals of, one of these countries.

Procedure for a dual degree or exchange programme

The application process is fully digital. No documents received by mail or email will be considered. Only applications submitted within the specified time frame and via the official application platforms will be reviewed.

Choose the right platform and apply >>> Find out all the details here

Conditions of specific applications

Your application must contain the following documents, which will be used to evaluate your candidacy:

Mandatory:

Transcripts
  • Matières examinées : Matières informatiques
  • Matières fondamentales pour lesquelles l’absence de connaissances est rédhibitoire : en cohérence avec la composition des majeures disponibles dans le parcours
  • Le redoublement ou la compensation sont-ils des critères d’appréciation ? OUI
  • Analyse de la cohérence entre le parcours suivi et le diplôme envisagé ? OUI
Motivation Letter and Professional Project Description
  • Cohérence entre le diplôme envisagé et le descriptif du projet professionnel. La lettre devra impérativement contenir un choix argumenté de la mineure choisie qui sera un critère très important.
  • Qualité rédactionnelle (orthographe, défaut de structure ou de syntaxe).
  • Cohérence de la réflexion (développement de l’argumentaire).
     
Detailed CV

  • Elément de synthèse permettant de découvrir les compétences utiles acquises dans le cadre d’expériences précédentes et de cerner des éléments de personnalité du candidat

Optional:

Recommendation Letters

  • La (les) lettre(s) de recommandation ne rentrent pas dans les critères de sélection mais permettent d’apporter un soutien à la candidature

English Level
  • CECRL B2 level required
Professional Experience Supporting Documents
  • Ces éléments permettent d’apprécier l’adaptation du profil aux exigences du diplôme souhaité

Program

2026/2027 Program

 
Initial Program
  • Semester 3: 312 hours on average (depending on the elective subjects chosen by the student).
  • Semester 4: 4 hours + internship
Semester 3 - 30 ECTS
  • UE Ubinet 1 : Network Foundations (EN) - 6 ECTS
    • Graph Algorithms and Combinatorial Optimization
    • Machine Learning: Theory and Algorithms
    • Algorithmic Approach to Distributed Computing
  • UE Ubinet 2 : Advanced Networks (EN) - 6 ECTS
    • Evolving Internet
    • Multimedia Networking
    • Performance Evaluation of Networks
  • UE Options UbiNet 1 (EN) - 6 ECTS - 3 courses to be chosen among :
    • Algorithms for Telecommunication Networks
    • Blockchain and Privacy
    • Federated Learning
    • Machine Learning for Networks
    • Internet Measurements and New Architectures
    • Introduction to Security
    • Large Scale Distributed Systems
    • Virtualized Infrastructure in Cloud Computing
  • UE DS4H Minor (EN) to be chosen among a semestrial catalogue - 3 ECTS
  • UE Study and Research Project - 6 ECTS 
  • UE Options UbiNet 2 - 3 ECTS
    • French as a foreign language
    • And one choice among:
      • Algorithms for Telecommunication Networks
      • Blockchain and Privacy
      • Federated Learning
      • Internet Measurements and New Architectures
      • Introduction to Security
      • Large Scale Distributed Systems
      • Machine Learning for Networks
      • Virtualized Infrastructure in Cloud Computing
Semester 4 - 30 ECTS
  • UE Internship - 30 ECTS
Work-study Program (apprenticeship)
  • Semester 3 : 226 hours on average (depending on the elective subjects chosen by the student).
  • Semester 4 : 180 hours
Semester 3 - 30 ECTS
  • UE UbiNet 1 : Network Foundations (EN) - 6 ECTS
    • Graph Algorithms and Combinatorial Optimization
    • Machine Learning: Theory and Algorithms
    • Algorithmic Approach to Distributed Computing
  • UE UbiNet 2 : Advanced Networks (EN) - 6 ECTS
    • Evolving Internet
    • Multimedia Networking
    • Performance Evaluation of Networks
  • UE Options UbiNet 1 (EN) - 6 ECTS - 3 courses to be chosen among:
    • Algorithms for Telecommunication Networks
    • Blockchain and Privacy
    • Federated Learning
    • Machine Learning for Networks
    • Internet Measurements and New Architectures
    • Introduction to Security
    • Large Scale Distributed Systems
    • Virtualized Infrastructure in Cloud Computing
  • UE Apprenticeship - 12 ECTS 
Semester 4 - 30 ECTS
  • UE Innovation-Research Project - 6 ECTS
  • UE Sciences Humaines, Economiques et Sociales - 3 ECTS
  • UE Apprenticeship - 21 ECTS

  • The Master 2 in Computer Science, UbiNet track, concludes with a mandatory 6-month paid internship for non-work-study students (or full-time work experience for work-study students).
  • Interships can be held in in one of the research teams Diana (Inria), Neo (Inria), Kairos (Inria/i3S), Coati (Inria/i3S), Scale (i3S), SigNet (i3S), Modalis (i3S) Rainbow (i3S), Indes (Inria), etc. or with one of the companies in Sophia Antipolis: Orange Labs, SAP, THALES, AMADEUS, etc. List of internships proposed at i3S and Inria laboratories in 2025/2026 is available here.

UbiNet track benefits from dual degree and academic exchange agreements (> see section Partnserships).

Furthermore, the Digital Systems for Humans Graduate school encourages international mobility amongst its students by offering them the opportunity to undertake part of their studies or work placements abroad. A dedicated International Relations service provides them with advice, administrative support and funding schemes to help them make their plans a reality. Click here to find out more.

Full time

Initial Program - The schedule for the Master’s in Computer Science (Master 2 - UbiNet track) is as follows:
  • From September to late February: 5 days a week in the University
  • From March to September: full-time internship in a company or a laboratory

School and work experience alternating

Work-study Program - The schedule for the Master’s in Computer Science (UbiNet track) is as follows:
  • From September to late February: 3 days in the University / 2 days in a company or a laboratory.
  • From March to September: full-time in a company or a laboratory
Useful Information:
  • Every spring, the Digital Systems for Humans Graduate school organises a careers fair to give you the opportunity to meet companies and find a work-study placement. 
  • Work-study programme is also available in research laboratories. 
  • A wide range of resources is available on the Formasup Méditerranée website – the CFA (Apprenticeship Training Centre) for partner universities and schools in the Sud region – including a work-study guide, advice on finding a work-study placement, a salary calculator and more.

What's next ?

Level of education obtained after completion

Graduate level

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  • Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles: fiche n°39278
  • Certificator: Université Côte d'Azur, arrêté du 17/05/2024
  • Possibility of validating one or more skill sets: NO

Target Skills:

  • Designing and automating complex, highly available virtualized infrastructures for the cloud and data centers.
  • Mastering parallel (HPC) and distributed computing.
  • Optimizing the scalability, latency, and energy efficiency of massive systems.
  • Mobilizing AI and machine learning as technical levers to automate network management and dynamic resource allocation.
  • Managing R&D projects using a rigorous scientific approach to produce and disseminate specialized knowledge in digital systems.

Every year, a number of graduates from the Master’s degree in Computer Science go on to study for a PhD, either in France or abroad.
Employed by a research laboratory or a company, PhD students undertake an original research project over three intensive years, culminating in the defence of their thesis.
PhD globally recognized degree opens the door to numerous career opportunities in computer science in both the private and public sectors, in France and internationally, in positions such as professor-researcher, researcher, and research engineer.
Locally, doctoral students from Université Côte d'Azur's Doctoral School of Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies are integrated into the teams of research laboratories partnering with the Digital Systems for Humans Graduate School or into the research and development laboratories of companies in the Sophia Antipolis technology park.

Job(s)

Business sector or job

  • Research and Higher Education (public laboratories, universities)
  • Industrial R&D centres (telecoms, cloud providers, aerospace, defence)
  • Major tech and infrastructure companies (data centres, service providers)
  • Technological innovation consultancy firms.
  • Systems and Cloud Architect
  • Infrastructure Research Engineer (R&D)
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC) Expert
  • Network Infrastructure Engineer
  • Virtualization Solutions Architect
  • Technological Innovation Consultant
  • Lecturer and Researcher / Researcher in Digital Sciences

  • Employment rate: 90% after 18 months (2024 Graduates of the Master’s in Computer Science across all specializations, source: OVE-IT).
 

Submission

Year 2026/2027

  • Initial Program:
    • French students and EU nationals*: registration fees of €255 per year + CVEC
    • Non-EU foreign students (except in cases of non-liability and exemptions provided for by law) : 3 950 euros/year + CVEC
  • Work-study Program:
    • Student: no tuition fee but CVEC.
    • Host Company: 11 000 € (excluding the student's salary)
  • Executive Education:
    • 255 €/year + fees prorated according to the number of ECTS credits (on the basis of 6700 € / 60 ECTS)
Depending on your personal situation, different amounts may apply. 

 

Excellence Scholarship for International Students

  • The Excellence Scholarship "WINGS" Program from the DS4H Graduate School offers outstanding students the chance to receive a grant for the UbiNet track. This will be a decision from the Ubinet Program Committee. Key conditions: being a non-French citizen and having studied outside France, do the Master Internship with one of the Ubinet research teams. Find out more...

* "EU nationals" students are nationals of European Union member states (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), European Economic Area member states (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden), member states of the European Economic Area (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra, and the province of Quebec (Canada). Students with refugee status or subsidiary protection are also covered by these rights.

After receiving confirmation of your admission to this program, you will need to complete your administrative registration. The procedures and registration deadlines vary depending on your situation.