Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Economics (MoE) program at Université Paris-Saclay is a competitive research program designed to prepare students for a career in academia and national and international institutions. The program is offered in English and is a gateway to highly selective PhD programs in economics worldwide.

Program Structure

The first year of the program (M1) is structured around 8 compulsory core courses that form the common ground on which the research specialization in the second year (M2) will be based, supplemented by two optional discovery courses and two research projects. The M2 is entirely optional, allowing students to build, under the supervision of faculty members, their own specific curricula adapted to their personal research agenda.

Skills and Objectives

The program aims to equip students with the fundamental techniques and concepts in economics, both theoretical and empirical, as well as critical thinking about the way to use them. Students will learn how to build and contextualize complex economic problems, create economic models, treat and analyze data, and communicate about the results. They will also develop their ability to conduct independent, original, and innovative scientific research in their research master's thesis.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MoE program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Chargé·e d’études
• Chef·fe de projet/de mission
• Chercheur/chercheuse en R&D ou expert·e en modélisation et analyse de données dans des entreprises ou laboratoires de pointe
• Consultant·e
• Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Ingénieur·e en Machine Learning dans des secteurs innovants (tech, finance, santé, énergie, etc.)
• Doctorat
• Doctorat / PhD interdisciplinaire en Science de la durabilité (nombreuses disciplines possibles)

Admission

The admission route for the program is through the Economie, Sciences sociales, or Mathématiques fields. The program has a capacity of 50 available places.

Public Visé et Prérequis

The program is designed for students with a BA in Economics, BS in Mathematics, Licence d'Economie, or Licence de Mathématique.

Application Period

The application period for the program is from February 13, 2026, to April 3, 2026.

Supporting Documents

The compulsory supporting documents for the program include:

• Copy of diplomas
• Copy of passport
• Copy of identity document
• Motivation letter
• All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application
• Curriculum Vitae Additional supporting documents may include:
• 2nd letter of recommendation (compulsory for candidates who have already been enrolled in higher education in France before)
• Letter of recommendation (compulsory for candidates who have already been enrolled in higher education in France before)
• Certificate of English level
• Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers) or GMAT / GRE test results
• Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program
• VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma)

Fees and Scholarships

The amounts of tuition fees may vary depending on the program and personal circumstances. More information on tuition fees and scholarships is available.

Location

The program is located in GIF SUR YVETTE, with the reception desk at 9 rue Joliot Curie, Bâtiment Bouygues, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette. A campus map is available for reference.