Master Year 1 Mechanics
| Year | Master Year 1 |
| Program | Mechanics |
| ECTS Credits | 60 |
| Language | English, French |
| Orientation | Research and Industrial R&D |
| Location | Palaiseau Campus |
| Course duration | 12 months, full time |
| Course start | September |
| Degree awarded | Master’s degree obtained on completion of a second year of Master |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
Asset n° 1
Cover a wide range of scientific areas relating to mechanics
Asset n°2
Combine learning and research in a highly stimulating environment
Asset n°3
Follow PhD tracks in Mechanics and Interactions (link) or Vibrations, Waves and Acoustics (link)
The Master 1 in Mechanics (M1) at Institut Polytechnique de Paris offers students a high-level, research-oriented program covering a wide range of scientific fields, from fundamental to applied mechanics. The courses offered span a broad spectrum, providing students with the essential foundations they will need before specializing in the second year of the Master’s program.
Core knowledge in continuum mechanics, fluid mechanics, experimental and numerical methods for mechanics, waves and vibrations, and fluid–structure interaction is provided through specialized courses. Students can then choose elective modules that open the path, for example, to materials science, acoustics, smart materials and coupled systems, or environmental sciences.
Objectives
- Acquire the fundamental concepts of modeling in mechanics
- Master the theoretical, conceptual, and numerical tools required to address mechanical problems
- Develop a research-oriented approach to the application of knowledge
The Master 1 leads naturally to one of the M2 specializations offered at Institut Polytechnique de Paris:
Core courses
| Course Title | Duration / ECTS / Language |
| Introduction to 3D Continuum Mechanics | 30h - 3 ECTS - English |
| Experimental Methods in Mechanics | 30h - 3 ECTS - English |
| Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics | 48h - 5 ECTS - English |
| Solid Mechanics | 41h - 4 ECTS - English |
| Numerical Methods in Solid Mechanics | 30h - 3 ECTS - English |
| Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics | 21h - 3 ECTS - English |
| Dynamics of Solids and Structures: Waves and Vibrations | 30h - 3 ECTS - English |
| Fluid-Structure Interactions | 21h - 3 ECTS - English / French |
The scientific curriculum is completed by two optional courses to choose from among the 6 choices proposed below:
| Course title | Duration / ECTS / Language |
| Environment, Ocean and Atmosphere | 30h - 3 ECTS - French |
| Nonlinear Behaviour of Materials | 30h - 3 ECTS - English / French |
| Multiphysics Couplings | 30h - 3 ECTS - English / French |
| Acoustics in Fluid Media | 21h - 3 ECTS - English / French |
| Thermomechanics and Other Couplings in Structural Mechanics | 21h - 3 ECTS - French / English |
| Research Project Course | 30h - 3 ECTS - English |
The curriculum also includes:
- A language course (to be chosen according to the student’s level; many options are available);
- An economics course, 30 hours, 3 ECTS.
Finally, the program concludes with a research-oriented internship consisting of:
- A bibliographic study;
- A research internship in a laboratory.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Bachelor (or equivalent) in Mechanics, Applied Mathematics to Mechanics/Physics, Physics and Mechanics.
Language prerequisites
English B2, French A1
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcripts
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
Fees and scholarships
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.
Applications and admission dates
The Master 1 in Mechanics (M1) at Institut Polytechnique de Paris offers students a high-level, research-oriented program covering a wide range of scientific fields, from fundamental to applied mechanics. The courses offered span a broad spectrum, providing students with the essential foundations they will need before specializing in the second year of the Master’s program.
Core knowledge in continuum mechanics, fluid mechanics, experimental and numerical methods for mechanics, waves and vibrations, and fluid–structure interaction is provided through specialized courses. Students can then choose elective modules that open the path, for example, to materials science, acoustics, smart materials and coupled systems, or environmental sciences.
Objectives
- Acquire the fundamental concepts of modeling in mechanics
- Master the theoretical, conceptual, and numerical tools required to address mechanical problems
- Develop a research-oriented approach to the application of knowledge
The Master 1 leads naturally to one of the M2 specializations offered at Institut Polytechnique de Paris:
Core courses
| Course Title | Duration / ECTS / Language |
| Introduction to 3D Continuum Mechanics | 30h - 3 ECTS - English |
| Experimental Methods in Mechanics | 30h - 3 ECTS - English |
| Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics | 48h - 5 ECTS - English |
| Solid Mechanics | 41h - 4 ECTS - English |
| Numerical Methods in Solid Mechanics | 30h - 3 ECTS - English |
| Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics | 21h - 3 ECTS - English |
| Dynamics of Solids and Structures: Waves and Vibrations | 30h - 3 ECTS - English |
| Fluid-Structure Interactions | 21h - 3 ECTS - English / French |
The scientific curriculum is completed by two optional courses to choose from among the 6 choices proposed below:
| Course title | Duration / ECTS / Language |
| Environment, Ocean and Atmosphere | 30h - 3 ECTS - French |
| Nonlinear Behaviour of Materials | 30h - 3 ECTS - English / French |
| Multiphysics Couplings | 30h - 3 ECTS - English / French |
| Acoustics in Fluid Media | 21h - 3 ECTS - English / French |
| Thermomechanics and Other Couplings in Structural Mechanics | 21h - 3 ECTS - French / English |
| Research Project Course | 30h - 3 ECTS - English |
The curriculum also includes:
- A language course (to be chosen according to the student’s level; many options are available);
- An economics course, 30 hours, 3 ECTS.
Finally, the program concludes with a research-oriented internship consisting of:
- A bibliographic study;
- A research internship in a laboratory.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Bachelor (or equivalent) in Mechanics, Applied Mathematics to Mechanics/Physics, Physics and Mechanics.
Language prerequisites
English B2, French A1
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcripts
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
Fees and scholarships
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.