Computer science

The result of collaboration between Dauphine–PSL, École Normale Supérieure–PSL, and MINES Paris–PSL, the Master’s Degree in Computer Science trains specialists in computer science in the broad sense, with a focus on organizational science, decision making and data science, and artificial intelligence.
The various tracks of the Master’s degree prepare students for either academic research or corporate jobs. The Master’s degree is affiliated with PSL’s graduate program in Computer Science.

PSL Phd track in computer Science

Learning outcomes

• Provide a high-level education on the topics of fondamental computing, data science and artificial intelligence and decision-making science.
• Focus on research (initial training) and top quality professional training, with many industry-side contributors (Miage program and apprenticeship)

Tracks

3 tracks in Master year 1 :

• Fondamental computing (ENS - PSL)
  → courses mainly in English (some options may be in French)
• Computer Science, Decision Making, and Data (IDD) (Dauphine - PSL)
  → courses mainly in English (some options may be in French)
• Big Data, Artificelle Intelligence (BDIA) (Dauphine - PSL | Tunis Campus)

5 tracks in Master year 2 :

• Algorithmic Science and Foundations of Programming track : Researcher, teacher-researcher, teacher, engineer, etc.: (ENS - PSL)
  → courses mainly in English (some options may be in French)
• Modeling, Optimization, Decision Science and Organizations track (MODO): Decision support consultant, operational research, computing in functional departments, R&D departments, etc. (Dauphine - PSL)
  → courses mainly in English (some options may be in French)
• Artificial Intelligence, Systems, Data (IASD) - Computer science track : Thesis in artificial intelligence, data scientist, etc.(Dauphine - PSL)
  → courses mainly in English (some options may be in French)
• Artificial Intelligence, Systems, Data (IASD) - in apprenticeship (Dauphine - PSL)
• Big Data, Artificelle Intelligence (BDIA)  (Dauphine - PSL | Tunis Campus)

More information on tracks: ENS-PSL / Dauphine-PSL

Opportunities

Varied career paths depending on the chosen track. Examples include: PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Data Scientist, Software Analyst/Developer, Financial Auditor, Big Data Engineer, Research Engineer, etc.

Admissions

→ Dauphine-PSL selection process

• Application file (+ interview for apprenticeship).
• All information related to the admission process.
   

→ ENS-PSL selection process

• See the admission procedure here
   

→ PhD Track Application (Master's year 1) [applications closed] 

The Master’s in Computer Science (Fondamental computing track and Computer Science, Decision Making, and Data track) is offered as part of the Phd track in Computer science

Admission procedure & application dates

Applications for the PhD tracks have been closed since December 11, 2025. You may still apply to the Master’s Degree in Computer science (see the application calendar and procedure above).

Tuition fees

More information about Tuition fees

Teaching location

The courses are given in the heart of Paris on the campuses of the PSL schools involved in the Master's program. The students may also spend part of their education abroad, taking advantage of the various international agreements of PSL and the schools involved.

School for registration: ENS - PSL or Dauphine - PSL, depending on tracks.
Degree delivered: National Master’s degree conferred by Université PSL and prepared at Dauphine–PSL or ENS - PSL.

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