- Institution: University of Toulouse – Faculty of Sciences and Engineering
- Degree Level: Master’s Degree (Bac +5 / EQF Level 7)
- Modalities: Initial training, continuing education, or work-study / apprenticeship (alternance)
- Key Specializations: Electronics, microelectronics, industrial computing, systems and microsystems engineering
- Key Highlights: Strong link with research laboratories, industrial group projects, and optional apprenticeship tracks (1 or 2 years)
Program Overview
The Master’s parcours Systèmes et Microsystèmes Embarqués (SME) aims to train engineers and high-level specialists capable of managing industrial projects in the fields of electronics, microelectronics, and industrial computing dedicated to embedded systems.
The curriculum focuses on developing multidisciplinary competencies to design hardware and software tools, choose appropriate components based on embedded constraints, and verify, test, and validate complex real-world systems. Students benefit from direct interactions with research laboratories and academic experts who contribute regularly to lectures, student projects, and internships.
Key Academic Content & Specializations
The program combines rigorous theoretical foundations with practical engineering applications, structured around core technical topics:
- Non-linear electronic systems,
- Microelectronics,
- System implementations (requirements engineering, C++, implementation on microcontrollers),
- Networks for embedded systems control,
- Design and development of microsystems and nanotechnologies
PRACTICAL PROJECTS & WORK-STUDY OPTIONS
A core component of the SME master’s program is hands-on project execution:
- Master 1: Individual project on a personal or research-oriented topic throughout the year.
- Master 2: Group project addressing a real industrial topic during the first semester.
- Work-Study / Apprenticeship: The program is fully accessible via apprenticeship or professionalization contracts (1 or 2 years), featuring structured university/industry rhythms (approx. 2 weeks/2 weeks in M1, and 5 weeks/5 weeks in M2).
Professional Opportunities & Career Paths
Graduating from the SME Master’s program opens doors to prominent industrial sectors and research careers:
- – Embedded Systems & Industrial Engineering,
- Transport (Automotive, Railway, Aeronautics),
- Space & Robotics,
- Public or Private Research & Higher Education (via Ph.D. studies)
Typical roles and responsibilities for graduates include Industrial R&D management and engineering, technical studies and design in automation and electronics, IT systems support/expertise, software development, and production management.
Pathway to Engineering Excellence
Grounded in the EEA (Electronics, Electrical Energy, Automation) mention, the SME master’s program equips students to tackle current and future industrial challenges, making graduates highly adaptable, competitive, and ready to contribute to regional and national high-tech economic growth.