IT & Computer Science

Cybersecurity programs in France

France trains elite cyber talent through engineering schools and specialized MSc tracks with SOC labs, red-team modules, and EU-recognized diplomas.

  • National Cyber Campus partnerships (Paris, Rennes, Sophia)
  • Mandatory internships and apprenticeship pathways
  • Strong placement in aerospace, banking, defense, and consulting

Snapshot

English tracks
20+

Master’s & Advanced MSc

Internship length
6–12 months

paid / alternance

Tuition
€7k–€24k

per academic year

IT & Computer Science

What you’ll experience

Programs dive into network defense, cryptography, OT/ICS security, and governance. Expect industry chairs with Thales, Airbus, BNP Paribas, and French defense clusters.

Cyber ranges & SOC simulators for red / blue team exercises.

ANSSI-aligned coursework covering GDPR, ISO 27001, and auditing.

Options to specialise in cloud security, embedded systems, or digital forensics.

Access to French Tech Visa employers after graduation.

Featured pathways

Programs our applicants love

Representative options — we’ll tailor a shortlist matching your GPA, experience, and budget.

Brest / Nantes / Rennes

IMT Atlantique

MSc in Information Security

Tuition
€12,000 / year
Duration
2 years
Intake
Fall

Part of the EIT Digital consortium with mobility tracks and double degrees.

Sophia Antipolis

EURECOM (Institut Mines-Télécom)

MSc in Cybersecurity

Tuition
€6,000 – €12,000 / year
Duration
2 years
Intake
Fall

Hands-on labs plus partnerships with IBM Security, Amadeus, and BMW.

Grenoble / Valence

Grenoble INP – Esisar

Master in CyberSecurity for Embedded Systems

Tuition
€3,770 / year (EU) | €8,000 (non-EU)
Duration
2 years
Intake
Fall

Focus on OT/IoT, hardware security, and industrial resilience.

Paris

EPITA

MSc in Computer Security

Tuition
€14,000 / year
Duration
2 years
Intake
Spring & Fall

Project-based Grande École with SOC labs and international hackathons.

Career arcs

Cybersecurity roles hiring now

  • Security Analyst / SOC Lead
  • Cybersecurity Consultant (Big 4 / boutique)
  • Application & Cloud Security Engineer
  • OT/IoT Security Specialist
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Scholarships & funding

  • IMT Excellence & Eiffel scholarships
  • Region Bretagne / Pays de la Loire innovation grants
  • EPITA Excellence Scholarship (up to 1,000 € / semester)
  • Corporate chairs (Airbus CyberSecurity, Thales, Capgemini) with stipends

How we help

Concierge support for your cybersecurity dream

From curation to visa files, we embed our bilingual team inside your admissions pipeline.

Cyber-focused profile review

Map your technical toolkit (C, Python, networking, governance) to French program expectations and advise on bridge courses if needed.

Interview & test coaching

Prepare for coding challenges, motivation interviews, and Campus France defenses with bilingual mock sessions.

Visa, housing & security clearance guidance

Coordinate guarantor files, CAF, and advise on background checks often required by cyber labs.

Concierge intake

Reserve your private 10-minute consultation

Meet with a Paris-based advisor who maps best-fit programs, fees, scholarships, and visa timing around your profile, budget, and preferred intake — all in one elegant session.

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