This Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme (E-PiCo+) is delivered jointly by five partner universities: École Centrale de Nantes (Nantes, France), Università degli Studi dell’Aquila (L’Aquila, Italy), National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest (Bucharest, Romania), Centro de Investigacíon y de Estudios Avcanzados del Instituto Politéchnico Nacional (CINVESTAV, Mexico City, Mexico) and Christian‑Albrechts‑Universität zu Kiel (Kiel, Germany). Students follow a mobility track that includes studies at least two of these partner institutions. All teaching is in English, and attending courses at different campuses gives direct exposure to the languages and cultures of the host countries. Note: participants who spend at least one study semester (the second or third semester) at Kiel University are awarded the Master’s degree in Electric Vehicle Propulsion and Control from Kiel University.
The programme focuses on the technical and engineering challenges arising from the electrification of road vehicles, shipping, and the wider transport sector. It provides comprehensive training across electric drive technologies, covering topics such as charge and power optimisation, energy management, battery life‑cycle considerations, power electronics, and control and automation. Each partner university contributes its own technological specialisations, creating a broad and complementary curriculum.
Industrial collaboration is built into the programme: local and international industry partners participate in teaching and project work, enabling students to work with academic experts and gain practical experience that can lead to contacts with potential employers. This combination of multidisciplinary coursework, mobility between universities, and industry involvement offers strong preparation for careers in electric mobility, research, and development.
Key facts / requirements
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This two-year MSc program is organised over four semesters. The first semester builds a strong foundation in automatic control and the fundamentals of electric vehicles, ensuring all students share a common technical baseline. The second semester deepens knowledge of electric vehicle components so students understand the parts and subsystems that make EVs work.
During the third semester students specialise by joining one of the partner institutions; available specialisations reflect each partner’s research strengths and give you an opportunity to gain in-depth expertise in a focused area. The final (fourth) semester is devoted to completing a Master’s thesis, where you apply learned methods and tools to an independent research or development project.
For full module descriptions and detailed curriculum information, visit: https://master-epico.ec-nantes.fr/curriculum
Key modules and expected learning outcomes
Please consult the programme’s official admissions page for the authoritative, up-to-date list of academic requirements: https://master-epico.ec-nantes.fr/admission/how-to-apply. All details about eligibility, required documents, and the application process are published there and are the reference for admission decisions.
International applicants should read that page carefully and follow the stated instructions exactly. If anything on the webpage is unclear or if you have questions about your specific academic background, contact the programme’s admissions contact or international office as indicated on the site.
Winter Semester (International)
30 April 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
30 April 2026
Graduates are prepared for engineering and research roles in the electrified mobility ecosystem — including positions in automotive and maritime propulsion, battery and charging-infrastructure companies, power-electronics and drive-system manufacturers, and energy-management firms. Typical job profiles include control and power-electronics engineer, battery systems engineer, charging-infrastructure specialist, and systems integration engineer.
The programme’s international mobility, specialised third-semester tracks, and industry collaborations also make it suitable preparation for doctoral studies or R&D careers in universities and research institutes focused on electric propulsion and sustainable transport technologies.
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