Students in the IntREE graduate school will gain a strong foundation in a wide range of topics, spanning both fundamental and applied sciences. The GS program is designed to incorporate hands-on laboratory experiences throughout the two years of the Master’s program, enhancing students’ ability to learn actively, think critically, and collaborate effectively. Additionally, students will engage with the latest advancements in industrial R&D through courses taught by industry partners and through internships.

IntREE students will be enrolled in a Master’s program that provides essential foundational courses relevant to their disciplines (referred to as “CORE” courses). Alongside these, specialized common courses will be offered by researchers and industry professionals.

Upon completion of the program, in addition to their diploma or degree, students will receive the GS-IntREE label certification, recognizing the excellence of their research-based training in the field of “Interfaces.”

The University of Poitiers and its two engineering schools currently offer five distinct Master’s programs, closely linked to research laboratories.

5 MASTERS

Core courses (Semester 1, Semester 2 and Semester 3):

📗 The “core” or specialized courses are Master’s classes focused on the student’s area of expertise.
They provide the essential foundational knowledge specific to their discipline.

Common courses (Semester 1, Semester 2 and Semester 3):

📚  These courses are specific to the IntREE program and are attended by all IntREE students across the five master’s tracks. They include:

Cross-disciplinary courses
Examples:

• Electron-Matter Interaction
• Numerical Methods
• Numerical Simulation at the Atomic Scale
• Radiation-Matter Interaction
• Topographic and Mechanical Characterization of Surfaces and Interfaces (Atomic Force Microscopy and Nano-Indentation)

Soft Skills Courses
Examples:

• English (for non-native speakers of English and/or French)
• Professional Communication
• Quality Management

Research projects (Semester 1):

🥼 Students dedicate 2-3 days per week to research training in their chosen field.
📃 The project begins in October and continues until the end of the first semester, concluding with a training report and an oral or poster presentation.

The objectives are to introduce the IntREE students to research methodologies by:

• Reading key publications,
• Developing a network of colleagues,
• Learning the basic experimental and simulation techniques,
• Learning to write a scientific report.

👇🏽 Take a look at an example

Research internship (Semester 2):

🔬 The second semester includes a 3 to 4-month paid internship, which can be carried out at IC2MP or Pprime laboratories, in a company, or abroad.
For internships abroad, IntREE covers the travel expenses.
Internship opportunities are announced at the end of January.

Practicum (Semester 3):

📽️ A group of students from different master’s programs collaborate on a joint project under the guidance of a researcher.
The project is presented in the form of a video.

👇🏽 Here are a few examples you can watch:

Research internship (Semester 4):

🔬 A 4 to 6-month paid internship.

🇫🇷 We offer foreigners the opportunity to take French courses at the “Maison des langues” in Poitiers, 100% funded by IntREE.

IntREE is a selective program, admitting about 20 students per year.
Selection is based on the quality of the student’s academic background and motivation.

CALENDAR

📆 Applications will open in spring 2025.
 

HOW TO APPLY

🇪🇺 + 🇫🇷 European and French students can apply on the website : monmaster.gouv.fr
Specifically, visit this page: candidature.monmaster.gouv.fr
→ Search directly for the masters’ reference
→ Ensure you apply to the EUR courses (“Parcours”)

🌎 Non-EU international students from one of the 42 countries covered by the Studying in France procedure, must register through their national Campus France office: campusfrance.org/en/espaces
Registration deadlines depend on your national office, and are usually closed around mid-December.

➡️ Click here for the full procedure

⚠️ There is no possibility to apply outside of these two platforms.

PREREQUISITES & REQUIREMENTS

IntREE is open to motivated French and international students with a Bachelor’s degree in science. Selection is based on a fair competitive process.

📝 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent
• Proof of proficiency in English and/or French
• Motivation to pursue a Master of Science in Poitiers

🌎 International (non-EU) students

Once accepted into the IntREE program, non-EU students should promptly reach out to their local consulat to apply for a study visa, allowing enough time to begin their studies in Poitiers in September of the same year. The visa process usually takes 3-4 months.

💰 GRANTS

• We provide an IntREE Welcome envelope of €1700 for international students starting their first-year master’s program, and €800 for French students.
• All internships or lab projects for IntREE master’s students are paid, with a minimum total of €2400.
• French students may also be eligible for scholarships to support international mobility.

Tuition fees at the University of Poitiers are €250 per year for both European and non-European students.

OUTGOING INTERNSHIP FOR INTREE STUDENTS

🗺️ Internships abroad & 🎒 Travel pack

Students interested in completing an internship abroad may be eligible for an outgoing mobility grant: the Travel Pack
To apply, please download and complete the required document here, then submit it to eur.intree@univ-poitiers.fr.

Here’s where the Class of 2025 went for their first-year Master’s (M1) internships:

INCOMING MOBILITY FOR NON-INTREE STUDENTS

🔬 Internship application for foreign students

in collaboration with a partner laboratory

• Are you a Bachelor’s or Master’s student studying outside of France?
• Are you seeking a second-year Master’s internship in partnership with a French laboratory?

Great! Applications are open year-round. ☺️

IntREE can provide financial assistance to help cover travel expenses.

Here you can find all the information that you need to know for this kind of internship in partnership with IntREE:

For this incoming mobility program, the intern, their lab team, and the host team in Poitiers must collaboratively design a project for the internship.

Download and complete the required document here, then submit it to eur.intree@univ-poitiers.fr:

📝 Required Attachments:

• Your Curriculum Vitae
• A motivation letter
• Your most recent academic diploma
• The letter of acceptance from your project supervisor

👇🏽 Take a look at an example

Looking for interns? Share your research internship opportunities!

📝 1. Use this template to describe your internship proposal(s).
📧 2. Once completed, send them to us at eur.intree@univ-poitiers.fr

The deadline for submitting proposals is 15th January 2025.

For first-year Master’s students (M1), internships typically last 3 months.

💡 The IntREE committee will review how your internship topic aligns with the program’s interfaces.

IntREE students will receive the list of internship proposals by the end of January. They will reach out to you directly to arrange a meeting.
Once you have selected your intern, please notify IntREE at eur.intree@univ-poitiers.fr  and proceed with preparing the Internship Agreement according to your lab’s procedures.

✅ IntREE will provide funding for the intern and cover operating expenses.