This curriculum is for students interested in issues related to the identification and protection of the environment, and who want to study and understand the way microorganisms, animals and plants interact with their environment. At the end of the "Environmental Genomics" M2, students will have acquired sufficiently sound knowledge enabling them to prepare a doctoral thesis in various and emerging domains of environmental genomics, or to even apply for engineering jobs: Theses and R&D engineering jobs in the public and private sector. Use of metagenomics approaches to analyse the quality of the environment, food, biofilms, medical research (pathogen, hospital-acquired infections, evolutionary epidemiology, police science...), agricultural development, inventory and protection of ecosystems and of biodiversity, etc... Theses in public research laboratories mainly in conjunction with the doctoral schools of the region.
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Review the official Université Paris-Saclay page and confirm entry requirements for Master 2 Biodiversity, Ecology, Evolution : Biodiversity, Genomics and Environment #PR359.
Gather transcripts, degree certificates, passport, CV, motivation letter, and language documents required by the university.
Complete the official application (Mon Master / Parcoursup / direct portal / Études en France for non-EU) and upload all supporting documents before the stated deadline.
📅 Deadline: 2026-05-30
Watch for interview invitations, additional document requests, or admission offers from the institution.
After admission, finalize tuition planning, French long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) documentation, accommodation, and CVEC payment.
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French public universities have low tuition (€243–380/year for EU students, higher for non-EU). The main funding routes are the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship and Campus France programs.
The French government's flagship scholarship for international Master's students. Covers living costs + travel. Highly competitive — apply early.
Eiffel ScholarshipCampus France lists all French government and university scholarships for international students in one place.
Campus FranceUniversité Paris-Saclay may offer its own excellence grants or tuition waivers for high-achieving international students. Check their international admissions page.
French universities often have emergency funds and smaller grants not listed publicly. The international student office is the best place to ask.
What you can earn and how long you can stay after graduation.
What happens after you graduate
Work while studying
20 hrs/week
Up to 964 hours per year (roughly 20 hours/week). Work permit included in student visa.
Student pay rate
€11.88/hour
SMIC (minimum wage) applies. Student jobs in hospitality and retail typically pay minimum wage.
Stay after graduation
12 months
APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) — One-year temporary stay permit after graduation to find work. Renewable once. Must have Master's or higher.
Path to residency
5 years
Permanent residency after 5 years of legal residence. Talent Passport holders may qualify faster.
Average graduate salary
€35,000/year
Average starting salary. Paris-based roles typically 20–30% higher. Tech sector averages €42,000+.
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