European Master
For High Performance Computing

EUMaster4HPC

From AI to climate models: Learn the technology that’s changing the world.

Study High-Performance Computing — the foundation of today’s most advanced science and technology.

European Master
For High Performance Computing

EUMaster4HPC

From AI to climate models: Learn the technology that’s changing the world.

Study High-Performance Computing — the foundation of today’s most advanced science and technology.

Applicants from participant countries are eligible
for receiving EU funds.

High-Performance Computing (HPC) is the engine of discovery, the power behind breakthroughs that shape our world. From simulating climate change to revolutionising medicine and artificial intelligence, HPC drives innovation where it matters most. To lead in this field, Europe needs bold thinkers, skilled pioneers, and strong collaboration—and that’s where you come in.

The EUMaster4HPC is more than a Master’s programme—it’s a gateway to European collaboration, innovation, and leadership in HPC. By joining, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge research, unparalleled opportunities, and a powerful network of leading HPC researchers, supercomputing centres, and industry partners across Europe.

This is your chance to lead innovation, collaborate on transformative projects, and push HPC forward. The future is being computedbe part of it.

High-Performance Computing (HPC) is the engine of discovery, the power behind breakthroughs that shape our world. From simulating climate change to revolutionising medicine and artificial intelligence, HPC drives innovation where it matters most. To lead in this field, Europe needs bold thinkers, skilled pioneers, and strong collaboration—and that’s where you come in.

The EUMaster4HPC is more than a Master’s programme—it’s a gateway to European collaboration, innovation, and leadership in HPC. By joining, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge research, unparalleled opportunities, and a powerful network of leading HPC researchers, supercomputing centres, and industry partners across Europe.

This is your chance to lead innovation, collaborate on transformative projects, and push HPC forward. The future is being computedbe part of it.

Ready to shape the future?

Join the first pan-European Master’s programme in HPC and take your place at the forefront of innovation:

  • Launch a high-impact career by becoming a leader in Europe’s digital transformation
  • Earn two Master’s degrees by studying at two top European universities
  • Gain hands-on experience with Europe’s most powerful supercomputers
  • Build your network by connecting directly with the European HPC community

What our alumni say

Roberto Neglia
Roberto NegliaPolitecnico di Milano / USI Università della Svizzera italiana
“I liked the opportunity to be able to construct the curriculum in a personal way, choosing courses from both the universities. I also loved the human interactions both with students and EUMaster4HPC stakeholders."
Bole Ma
Bole MaFAU Erlangen-Nürnberg / USI Università della Svizzera italiana
“I really got to know quite a few policymakers, professors and friends by joining this programme. It's really enriching speaking with them.”
Valentina Moretti
Valentina MorettiPolitecnico di Milano / USI Università della Svizzera italiana
“This experience enriched the typical master’s programme, as it allowed me to meet and engage with experts in the field and apply my knowledge in challenges and hackathons.”
Georgios Vakalopoulos
Georgios VakalopoulosUSI Università della Svizzera italiana / FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
“The summer school was an excellent experience that allowed the students to participate in team building activities over days and getting to know colleagues and tutors in-person since many of the participants are coming from different places and universities.”
Leonardo Beltrame
Leonardo BeltramePolitecnico di Milano / USI Università della Svizzera italiana
“It was a very valuable experience for both soft and professional skills”

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Next Workshop

Introduction to FPGA computing with Intel oneAPI on MeluXina

Summer School​

HPC for Specialised Applications, METU, Ankara, Turkey: 14–25 July​ 2025

Info Session - 30.04.25

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EUMaster4HPC Overview

EUMaster4HPC is an HPC European consortium leading educational activities, funded by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking to design and implement the first pan-European High Performance Computing (HPC) Master programme. EUMaster4HPC is composed of European universities, research/supercomputing centres and industrial partners with the mission of defining a joint curriculum in HPC across Europe and creating a collaborative network leveraging and strengthening the European ecosystem in HPC.

  • A quality-controlled and innovative educational master’s programme for HPC and industrial applications in HPC with pan-European reach.
  • Expected and necessary expertise to enhance and develop technical and transversal skills, enabling to become leader in the HPC field.
  • A sustainable network encompassing universities, research centres, supercomputing centres (SCCs), private organisations, industry experts, centres of excellence (CoEs), and HPC-related entities.
  • A broader range of valuable competencies sought by employers at both the European and international levels.
Knowledge
  • Declarative and methodological knowledge in mathematical modelling and algorithms.
  • Specialised, up-to-date procedural, declarative and methodological knowledge in statistics, parallel programming and parallel architecture.
  • Advanced research topics and applications in high performance computing for science and engineering.
Skills
  • Applied and research skills in artificial intelligence, high-performance data analytics, computational linear algebra, statistics, optimisation and scientific computing.
  • Skills encompassing parallel programming, distributed systems, middleware technologies, software engineering, compilers and parallel programming design.
  • Advanced capabilities in processors and HPC architecture design, memory hierarchy, pipelined and superscalar processors, I/O, storage, networking and cloud design and deployment.
  • Transversal/soft skills and competencies to facilitate integration into the job market, develop research topics and write proposals, and critically evaluate problem-solving and analytical skills.
Competences
  • Generate innovative ideas and develop procedures to tackle complex, unpredictable challenges in HPC.
  • Quickly adapt to multicultural work environments and comprehend the operations of public and private entities.
  • Work independently with a proactive approach, exhibiting strong self-direction and effective time management competences.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM, computer science, or any related field. Please refer to the list of required bachelor degrees.
  • Proficiency in programming, demonstrated by the completion of at least two university-level computer science courses covering topics such as data structures, algorithms, and programming.
  • A solid foundation in technical mathematics, including subjects like algebra, probability, statistics, optimisation, and scientific computing. Please include a list of at least four relevant courses in your application.
  • English proficiency at the CEFR B2 level. You will need to provide a 85 score on the TOEFL or 5 score on the IELTS, obtained within the last two years.
  • Students are required to relocate for the second year of the master’s programme, as mobility is essential to the learning experience.

 

To apply to the EUMaster4HPC programme, you will have to submit the following documents:

  • Curriculum vitae (CV) / Resume.
  • Letter of motivation.
  • Academic transcripts.
  • University diploma: If your studies are still in progress, provide an official certificate issue by your university, stating the expected completion date.
  • Certification of proficiency in English: Please refer to entry requirements.
  • Copy of passport / ID card.

Please note that any document written in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation in English.

EUMaster4HPC is a consortium comprising eight European leading universities:

  • University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg),
  • Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain),
  • Politecnico di Milano (Italy),
  • Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany),
  • Sorbonne Université (France),
  • Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski (Bulgaria),
  • Università della Svizzera Italiana (Switzerland),
  • Kungliga Tekniska Hoegskolan (Sweden).

Discover universities’ study programmes

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FPGA
News from Friday 4 April 2025
Join the University of Luxembourg and LuxProvide on 6 June 2025 for the workshop "Introduction to FPGA computing with Intel...
News from Wednesday 5 March 2025
Join the University of Luxembourg and MathWorks for the 'Mastering MATLAB: From Parallel Programming to HPC Integration' workshop on 1...
News from Monday 20 January 2025
The upcoming EUMaster4HPC workshop is scheduled for Friday, 28 February 2025, at Sorbonne Université in Paris, France. The event will...
News from Tuesday 15 October 2024
In a historic moment for Europe’s high-performance computing sector, the EUMaster4HPC consortium celebrated the graduation of its inaugural cohort at...
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Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan

Stockholm, Sweden
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Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

Sofia, Bulgaria
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Université de la Sorbonne

Paris, France
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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Nuremberg, Germany
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Politecnico di Milano

Milano, Italy
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Université du Luxembourg

Esch-surAlzette, Luxembourg
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Università della Svizzera Italiana

Lugano, Switzerland
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Barcelona, Spain

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About EUMaster4HPC?

EUMaster4HPC is the first pan-European Master’s programme in High Performance Computing. It brings together the major players in HPC education in Europe to train the next generation of highly skilled and talented HPC experts to drive the European digital transformation!

Enrolling in the EUMaster4HPC programme grants you access to workshops, challenges, an internship, and a summer school, providing invaluable practical experience. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in prominent European HPC events, helping to foster a strong network within the European HPC community, which includes industry, research institutions, and supercomputing centres.

Online Info Session
30 April 2025
15.00 CET

Join us for an online Info Session to explore the curriculum, application process, career opportunities, networking options, and much more!