Program Overview

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Program Overview

The M2 Data, Knowledge and Hybrid Artificial Intelligence (DKAI) program is a comprehensive and dynamic program that offers an outstanding international outlook. It provides opportunities for research or industry internships at renowned academic and industrial institutions, both in France and abroad.

Program Description

The DKAI track of the Master’s in Computer Science at Université Paris-Saclay is recognized for its distinctive focus on data science and artificial intelligence. It stands out through the advanced expertise it provides and the broad career prospects it offers, spanning both industry and research in data science and trustworthy artificial intelligence.

Educational Approach

The program follows an integrated educational approach, combining the acquisition of fundamental knowledge in data science, artificial intelligence, and knowledge engineering with hands-on experience gained through supervised projects, case studies, and real-world applications.

Research Activities

The courses are closely connected to research activities carried out within the laboratories of the Paris-Saclay ecosystem and are reinforced by strong industrial relationships. The DKAI track also features a clear international orientation, with courses delivered in English.

Skills and Objectives

The program aims to provide students with the theoretical foundations of various data science approaches and to develop their skills through numerous projects, challenges, and two internships in research laboratories or industry. The DKAI track delivers advanced training over two years (M1 and M2) in data science and artificial intelligence, combining advanced mastery of machine learning techniques, expertise in managing and analyzing massive datasets, and a deep understanding of the various paradigms of AI.

Career Opportunities

The program prepares students to tackle major challenges related to transparency, ethics, and security in the development of AI-based systems. It equips students with the skills required to design cutting-edge, reliable, and explainable solutions that comply with regulatory requirements and societal expectations in sensitive sectors. Career prospects include:

• Data scientist
• Specialist in artificial intelligence (IA)
• Engineer (research and development, control, production)
• Expert in data science
• Expert in data management
• Consultant in ethics of artificial intelligence and data
• Researcher or teacher-researcher
• Engineer R&D
• Project manager
• Consultant
• Data protection officer
• Information systems manager

Further Study Opportunities

Students who complete the M2 program have the possibility to pursue a PhD in research.

Fees and Scholarships

The amounts may vary depending on the program and personal circumstances.

Admission Route

The admission route for the M2 DKAI program is through the Informatique, Mathématiques, or Sciences pour l'ingénieur routes.

Capacity

The program has 20 available places.

Public and Prerequisites

The program is aimed at students who have validated the M1 DKAI or the M1 Artificial Intelligence or equivalent formations for students outside Paris-Saclay. A level of English B2 (Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues) or higher is required.

Application Period

The application period is from March 1st to April 4th.

Supporting Documents

Compulsory supporting documents include:

• Copy of diplomas
• Motivation letter
• All transcripts of the years/semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Selection sheet completed Additional supporting documents may include:
• Certificate of English level
• VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma)
• Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
• Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
• Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
• Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
• Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
• Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
• Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad

Location

The program is located in Orsay and Gif-sur-Yvette.

Program Schedule

The schedule will be posted shortly.