Description of the SECO programme
La formation SECO est centrée sur l’enseignement des bases physiques fondamentales de la télédétection, des techniques les plus avancées de traitement de données et de leurs applications pour la préparation et l’analyse des observations de la Terre et des planètes.
This second year, which may be taught in English depending on the cohort of students, offers core courses and two options to choose from among seven. During the year, the programme offers a series of seminars led by experts, practical remote sensing work in the field or using digital technology, an observation internship at the Haut-Provence Observatory, a week-long workshop on artificial intelligence and satellite data analysis at ESA (Italy), and visits to the EUMETSAT and ESOC operational centres (Germany). The year ends with a minimum four-month internship in a laboratory or industry (longer internships and internships abroad are also possible). There are generally between five and ten times more internship opportunities than there are students in the year group.
Apply for the M2 SECO programme
Each year, we admit a cohort of around 15 students who are either in the first year of a Master’s degree in geosciences, physics or mathematics, in their second year at an engineering school, or who already hold an engineering degree.
Students are selected on the basis of their application. The selection process may include an interview.
Apply :
– via Université Paris Cité
– via Sorbonne Université
– for studentscoming from abroad
Career opportunities
The SECO programme is a comprehensive course covering numerous theoretical and practical areas. It will provide you with fundamental knowledge that will be useful throughout your professional career, whether in academic research and teaching, industry or local government.
Thanks to the longevity of this programme, the alumni network includes a wide variety of profiles in strategic positions, both in France and internationally. As a Master’s student, you will receive numerous thesis and job offers (fixed-term and permanent contracts) shared by our alumni.
> 550 students enrolled in master's programmes
> 90% of graduates
> 98% employment rate
Mobility grants
International mobility grants are awarded for study projects lasting one academic year and are intended for foreign students who wish to enrol in our Master’s programme, in M1 and/or M2. Grant recipients are selected based on the quality of their application and the suitability of their study project for our programme. To apply:
- to a Université Paris Cité SMARTS-UP grant;
- to a France Excellence Eiffel grant;
- to an Académie spatiale Île-de-France grant.