MSc (CS) Master of Science in Computer Science - Software Engineering

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification: Applicants for postgraduate programs usually need a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. The entry requirement may specify a minimum score of 60% or higher in the previous academic degree.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS Scores: For postgraduate studies, the required overall band score may range from 6.0 to 6.5, with minimum band scores of 5.5.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

EPITA's fostering academic excellence and inclusivity is reflected in its diverse range of scholarship opportunities, ensuring that talented and deserving international students have the support they need to pursue their education at the graduate school of computer science in France.

Excellence Scholarships: EPITA extends merit-based scholarships to exceptional international students with outstanding academic records. These scholarships recognize and reward academic excellence in computer science-related fields, covering a percentage of tuition fees.

Diversity Scholarships: Emphasizing diversity and inclusion, EPITA offers scholarships to students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and regions. These scholarships aim to foster a multicultural learning environment and support individuals who contribute to diversity on campus.

Need-Based Scholarships: EPITA provides financial aid based on students' financial needs. These scholarships assist deserving candidates who demonstrate financial hardship, ensuring that talented individuals have access to quality education regardless of their economic circumstances.

Partner Institution Scholarships: EPITA collaborates with various partner institutions worldwide and offers scholarships to students recommended by these partners. These scholarships often include tuition fee waivers or discounts for students referred by EPITA's partner universities.

Government and External Scholarships: EPITA assists students in applying for government-funded scholarships from their respective home countries. Additionally, the school provides guidance on external scholarship opportunities offered by organizations and foundations to support international students' educational journeys.

EPITA’s Master of Science in Computer Science (MSc CS) with a specialization in Software Engineering offers graduates a multitude of career opportunities within the expansive domain of software development. 

1. Software Engineer/Developer: Graduates can embark on roles as software engineers or developers, involved in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications and systems. They work across various domains, utilizing programming languages and development tools to create efficient and functional software solutions.

2. System Architect: Opportunities exist for graduates to specialize in system architecture, designing the structure and framework of software systems. They focus on scalability, performance, and integration, ensuring that software components work cohesively to meet business objectives.

3. Technical Lead/Team Lead: Graduates can progress into leadership roles, guiding development teams, setting technical direction, and overseeing the software development lifecycle. Technical leads facilitate collaboration, mentor junior developers, and ensure project milestones are achieved.

4. DevOps Engineer: With expertise in software development and operations, graduates can become DevOps engineers, responsible for streamlining development processes, automating deployments, and enhancing the efficiency and reliability of software delivery pipelines.

5. Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer: Careers in QA involve ensuring the quality and functionality of software products through testing methodologies. Graduates can specialize in testing strategies, automated testing frameworks, and ensuring software meets stringent quality standards.

6. Software Project Manager: Opportunities exist in project management, where graduates can oversee software development projects, manage resources, timelines, and budgets, ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions.

7. Software Consultant: Graduates can pursue consulting roles, providing expert advice to organizations on software development best practices, technology selection, and process optimization to enhance efficiency and productivity.

8. Application Development Manager: With experience, graduates can advance into managerial positions, overseeing teams responsible for developing specific applications or software products within an organization.

9. Researcher/Academician: For those inclined towards academia or research, opportunities exist to contribute to academic institutions or research organizations, focusing on advancing knowledge in software engineering through research and education.