M1 Algèbre Appliquée

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  • Places available
    18
  • Language(s) of instruction
    French
Présentation
Objectives

The goal of this Master is to prepare high level mathematicians, excelling at modern applied algebra techniques, but also in cryptography and programming. The M1-M2 Master program in Applied Algebra is one of the rare programs in the Paris region which offers a complete preparation in cryptology, leading to many professional opportunities, both towards academic careers (Ph.D. thesis, teaching and research), but also in applied research (in high tech companies specializing in information security). For more information on professional opportunities, please visit the page Master 2  Applied Algebra.  

 

Additional information

Several institutions offer Master Study Grants: the Fondation Mathématique Jacques Hadamard (FMJH) and the Paris-Saclay University:

 

When you apply for the FMJH fellowhsip,  you should indicate the choice of Master: M1 Algèbre Appliquée  (AA)   Attention: Applying to the FMJH fellowhsip does not imply an automatic application to the Master 1 AA.  You have to apply also to the Master 1 AA.   Click here to apply Click here to apply to the FMJH Master fellowhsip   For all that concernes campus life at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (housing, meals, health services, cultural life and sports activitivies, help for disabled students, etc.), you may consult the dedicated page.
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Programme
Subjects ECTS Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Algèbre générale 6 24 24
Anglais 3 27
Cryptographie 6 15 30
Introduction au Calcul Formel 6 20 20
Probabilités 3 18 12
Théorie de nombres 6 24 24
Subjects ECTS Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Algèbre commutative 6 24 24
Analyse d’algorithmes, programmation 5 20 20
Calcul sécurisé 4 12 24
Introduction au calcul scientifique et projet 6 20 20
Introduction aux courbes elliptiques 6 24 24
Théorie de l’information 3 12 12
Modalités de candidatures
Application period
From 30/01/2025 to 31/05/2025
Compulsory supporting documents

  • 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.

  • Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.

Additional supporting documents

  • Certificate of French (compulsory for non-French speakers).

  • VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

  • Supporting documents :
    - 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.

Contact(s)
Course manager(s)
Ana-Maria CASTRAVET - ana-maria.castravet@uvsq.fr