CY Tech Summer School
Topics:
- Artificial Intelligence and Visual Computing,
- Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
- Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Smart Cities.
A 3-week program in English in Cergy, France
JULY 1st – JULY 22nd, 2025
WHO IS IT FOR?
- Undergraduate and Graduate Engineering students (18 years of age as a minimum criteria/exceptions can be considered)
- Native and non-native English speakers (proficiency level: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
- Applicants with relevant knowledge in Engineering-oriented subjects.
TOEIC: 800 • IBT TOEFL: 80 • IELTS: 6.0
French Proficiency: no prerequisite
French as a Foreign Language: Instruction included in CY Tech program.
Contact us !
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OBJECTIVES
Visual Computing is the generic term covering all computer science disciplines dealing with images, including computer graphics and computer vision, for important application domains such as digital prototyping, robotics or video games. In this course, you will understand the basics of rendering a 3D scene, and learn how to create fully interactive 3D environments using popular professional tools.
Big Data: This course will promote students good understanding of the Big Data eco-system, currents trends, highlight the Big Data challenges, allow students to build on-demand Big Data applications and show them how to solve advanced analytics problems with Big Data using cutting-edge technologies.
Cybersecurity, and Smart Cities: This course explores the interplay between cybersecurity and smart cities, focusing on how digital infrastructure and IoT (Internet of Things) technologies can be secured in urban environments. Through theoretical lectures and supervised projects, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity challenges and solutions within modern cities.
Artificial Intelligence is a historical field of computer science that has been completely revolutionized by the emergence of deep learning in the last decade. Applications to image processing and natural language processing now offer very interesting and powerful tools. In this course, we will illustrate some examples of such applications, mixing theoretical and practical lessons.
French as a Foreign Language - This course will enable students to start or improve their language skills in French. It is specifically designed to help them acquire language abilities and essential communicative skills according to their level.
COURSE DETAILS
ECTS: 10 ECTS / 5 US Credits| Lectures | 63 hours (including face-to-face & supervised project in VC and AI |
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Visual computing OR Big Data OR Cybersecurity, and Smart Cities |
21 hours (9 teaching hours + supervised project) |
| Artificial Intelligence | 21 hours (9 teaching hours + supervised project) |
| French as a Foreign Language | 21 hours (7 three hours sessions) |
HOW TO TAKE PART IN OUR SUMMER SCHOOL ?
Submit your application no later than May 30th, 2025 by clicking hereContact us at the following e-mail address for further information: cytech.international@cyu.fr
PROGRAM COST
Tuition fees: 2 000 €
Tuition fees for students coming from a partner institution: 1 500 €
- Have you ever studied in Europe ?
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CY Tech, located 25 minutes by train from Paris, provides you with an exceptional opportunity to combine both advanced academic learning and a memorable French cultural experience.
Study with professionals- Develop your academic knowledge and professional skills in 2 major topics related to Computer Science – Visual computing and Artificial intelligence;
- Take classes that will provide you with the tools to create virtual reality, video games, virtual divides, interactive objects and to learn about optimizations methods and data mining;
- French as a Foreign Language will be included as an additional module.
A memorable social and cultural experience- Experience academic excellence through an interactive way of learning;
- Meet French professionals for tailor-made conferences;
- Take a deep dive into a specific career field with access to world-class faculty and industry professionals;
- Build yourself a strong professional career;
- Make friends from overseas at CY Tech;
- Participate in cultural activities.
Discover French culture through « fun » activities- Make the most of Cergy-Pontoise, an exciting student hub;
- Visit the future Olympic Village for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games;
- Visit the world-famous famous monuments in vibrant Paris;
- Take the tourist boat to visit Paris;
- Stop off at the world-famous museums and discover their artistic masterpieces;
- Enjoy cultural visits (the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysées, …) & company visits;
- Explore Parisian Street Art;
- Experience thematic Treasure Hunts and Escape Games.
- Accommodation in Cergy
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You will stay at the “Résidence Jean Baptiste La Salle” located less than a 5-minute walk from CY Tech.
The residence provides internet access, lounge with cable TV (Canal +), fitness area, secure entrance, launderette, bike parking. You will be accommodated in a fully furnished room where you will share a kitchen and a bathroom with 3 other students. Town center, restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance from the residence.
You can also decide to book accommodation in Paris on your own initiative.