Degree RNCP Level 7 qualification — Bac+5/6
Entry Level Bac+3, Bac+4 or Bac+5
Format Full-time & Work-study
Languages French & English
Campuses Paris-Villejuif
Intake November
RNCP
Niv. 7
RNCP Level 7 qualification
Large-scale Data Infrastructure and Processing Expert
 
Eduniversal 5 Palmes of Excellence
Ranked #3 Master's in Big Data & Data Science in France
2026
  • Degree Awarded:
    Master of Science in Data Engineering & Cloud Computing (5 or 6 years of higher education) – RNCP Level 7 – Expert in infrastructure and big data processing
    Entry Level:
    Bac+3, Bac+4, Bac+5
    Format:
    Initial training
    Language:
    English & French
    Location:
    Paris-Villejuif
  • Our programme is ranked 3rd amongst Master’s, MS & MBA programmes in Big Data & Data Science in France
 
Rankings
3rd
Big Data & Data Science Master’s programmes in France — Eduniversal 2026
3
 
Satisfaction
97%
Student satisfaction rate 2024/2025
97
 
Success
100%
Degree pass rate
100
 
Certification
RNCP
Level 7 — Infrastructure and Big Data Processing Expert
7

MSc in Data Engineering & Cloud Computing

Master the full cycle
data engineering

From data acquisition to the pipeline, from storage to the cloud — learn about the technologies that power the digital economy.

RNCP Level 7 — 5–6 years of higher education Paris–Villejuif Back to school in November Initial Training & Work-Study Schemes FR & EN
 
  • Entry at Bac+3, Bac+4 or Bac+5 level, depending on your level
  • A dual approach: technical (Cloud, Python, NoSQL) and theoretical (ML, distributed algorithms)
  • AWS & Azure: professional certifications added each year
  • AI Clinic — real-world data projects with businesses
  • Integrated ethics, green computing and data governance
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Everything you need to know about the MSc in Data Engineering

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  • 01Full brochure — a detailed programme, price lists and terms and conditions will be sent to you straight away.
  • 02Dedicated adviser — a personalised consultation to help you plan your career path based on your profile.
  • 03Financing simulation — grants, work-study schemes, CPF: all options explored.
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Start date: November 2025

The programme in figures

Results that speak for themselves

97%
Satisfaction rate 2024/2025
100%
Passing the qualification
2 years
3 years’ higher education → Master’s degree (5 or 6 years’ higher education)
3rd
Big Data Master’s Programmes in France — Eduniversal

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What sets us apart

What makes this MSc unique

A programme covering technical, business and societal aspects — designed to address the real-world challenges of data engineering.

01
A dual approach: technology and theory
Master the tools (Cloud, Python, NoSQL) and understand how they work at a fundamental level so that you can adapt to any technology.

AWS · Azure · Kafka

02
Professional qualifications included
A globally recognised certification each year — AWS, Azure, Kafka, MongoDB — which you can put to immediate use during your work placement or work-study programme.

Annual certifications

03
RNCP Level 7 Qualification
A state-recognised professional qualification registered with the RNCP under number 37763: ‘Expert in infrastructure and big data processing’.

Equivalent to a 5- or 6-year degree

04
AI Clinic
Real-world projects using data from partner companies in finance, healthcare, industry and marketing. Practical experience, integrated from the very first year.

Real-life cases

05
A diploma guaranteed for life
Your skills are kept up to date in line with technological developments — cloud computing, AI, Big Data — at no extra cost throughout your career.

Unique in France

06
Ethics & Green Computing
Data governance, the GDPR, relevant legislation and the environmental impact of the cloud: a societal dimension integrated into every technical module.

Responsible AI

Your career path

2 years to become Data Engineering Expert

Entry at Bac+3, Bac+4 or Bac+5 level — the programme is tailored to your starting level.

1
Year 1 — MSc DE1 (4 years of higher education)
Data Architecture & Engineering
Initial training or work-study scheme
  • Fundamentals of Big Data & Data Engineering
  • Python, SQL, Scala — data programming
  • Centralised database architecture
  • Data pipeline & ETL
  • An Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • AI Clinic — corporate project
Certification included
AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals
2
Year 2 — MSc DE2 (5 or 6 years of higher education)
Big Data, Cloud & Expert Leadership
Initial training or work-study scheme · Master’s level (RNCP 7)
  • Big Data processing
  • AWS & Azure Cloud — Advanced Architecture
  • NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Kafka, etc.)
  • Machine Learning applied to big data
  • Distributed computing
  • Applied Research Thesis
Certification included
AWS Data Analytics or Azure Data Engineer Associate

Direct entry into DE2 may be possible, depending on your level and experience. Please contact our admissions team for an assessment.

Employability

Professions at the heart of it all
from digital transformation

Data engineers and architects are among the most sought-after roles in the global technology sector.

  • Data Engineer
    Infrastructure & Pipeline
    Data Engineer
    The key player in the data chain: acquisition, storage, pipeline and transformation. It lays the foundations on which an organisation’s entire data operations are built.

    Job description

  • Data Architect
    Architecture & Strategy
    Data Architect
    He designs the overall structure of a corporate data project: technology choices, cloud architecture and data warehousing. He combines technical insight with an understanding of business challenges.

    Job description

And also: Cloud Architect, DataOps Engineer, MLOps Engineer, Data Platform Lead…

All occupations

They chose Aivancity

Over to our students

Technical backgrounds, a shared ambition: to lead data management at the highest level.

  • “

    The MSc’s dual technical and business focus enabled me to secure a role as a Data Engineer with a major corporation straight after completing the course. The AWS certifications really made the difference during the interviews.

    Alexandre
    MSc DE graduate — Data Engineer
  • “

    What appealed to me was the programme’s realism: we work with real-world data using the tools employed in the business world. The AI Clinic gave me an experience that few students have at the four-year degree level.

    Camille
    MSc student, Year 2 — Work-study programme

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Paris-Villejuif Campus

A campus designed for
learning in a different way

360° of AI and meaning. Open to the city, connected to the future — the Villejuif campus embodies aivancity’s educational philosophy.

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151 Boulevard Maxime Gorki, VillejuifMetro Line 7 – Villejuif Louis Aragon, 5-minute walk · 15 minutes from Place d’Italie · Tram T7

 
  • 01Immersive arena — a non-traditional lecture theatre space for discussion, experimentation and sharing. Hybrid rooms linked between the Paris and Nice campuses.
  • 02Project and prototyping spaces — creative spaces, co-working areas, and interactive classrooms equipped with 86-inch touchscreens.
  • 03Educational robots — Pepper, Nao, Nova and Awabot, to explore advanced applications of AI and robotics.
  • 04Eco-friendly campus — Certified to HQE Exceptionnel and BREEAM Excellent standards. Smart lighting, acoustic comfort, optimised energy use.
  • 05With a view of the city — over 50 events a year, more than 4,000 participants. Strategic partnership with the City of Villejuif.
Wi-Fi 6E Canteen Gym Exceptional HQE BREEAM Excellent

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Next term — November

Ready to master
data engineering?

Join the next intake and become the Data Engineering expert that businesses are looking for.

Paris-Villejuif · Bachelor’s to Master’s degree · Introductory courses & work-study programmes · Starts in November

aivancity Innovation — Responsible work-study schemes

aivancity fully funds the tuition fees of all first-year students who have been admitted, are eligible for a work-study programme, and are unable to find a host company.

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Selection process

  • 01
    Online form
    Personal details, academic background, experience and motivations
  • 02
    CVs & academic transcripts
    Full CV + academic transcripts for the last 2 or 3 years of study
  • 03
    Qualifications & certificates
    A-levels (or equivalent), university qualifications obtained, proof of enrolment where applicable
  • 04
    Presentation video
    A short video outlining your background and motivations
  • 05
    Letters of recommendation
    1 or 2 letters from teachers — optional but recommended
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