
Technical and Scientific
Trade and Marketing
European Fragrance and Cosmetics Master - University degree
Master Degree
EVALUATE - FORMULATE - MARKET - MANAGE
Duration
2 years
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arrangement
cost
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European level: Level 7
application

Application dates
Start: January 2020
End: before April 30, 2020
Entry level :
Bac+2
Admission requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or any other relevant Science Diploma
How to apply
Application form, interview
Program
Objectives
- Acquire a thorough knowledge of perfume raw materials and cosmetics
- Master the art of formulation
- Learn the stages of product development
- Pilot a marketing project
- Achieve competitive intelligence and benchmark
Content
European Fragrance & Cosmetic Master
A 2-YEAR GRADUATE PROGRAM
With a threefold credential:
- A University diploma majoring in Fragrance & Cosmetics - EFCM (University of Versailles Saint-Quentin (UVSQ) / ISIPCA)
- A Master’s degree in Business and Management (First-level short specialization degree), industry specific fragrance and cosmetic sector (Università degli studi di Padova)
- A professional Certificate in Fragrance and Cosmetics Management - ISIPCA
SUCCESS
- 98% Graduation rate (promotion 2018)
- 100% Employment rate (promotion 2017)
COURSE CONTENTS
First year UVSQ/ISIPCA) in Versailles, France
- Cosmetic topics - 30%
- Perfumery topics - 30%
- Scientific topics - 20%
- Registration & Quality - 10%
- Perfumery & Cosmetic General Culture - 10%
Second year (MBM Padova) in Padua, Italy
- Three electives dedicated to the Fragrance & Cosmetic Industries : new product development, environmental management & regulatory affairs, operations management in the Industry - 30%
- Accounting & Finance - 10%
- Management in Organisations - 10%
- Marketing Management & Customer Behaviour - 10%
- Operations Management - 10%
- Advanced topics in Management - 10%
- Strategic Management of the Enterprise - 10%
- Business Plan - 10%
SCHEDULE
- October to May (first year) : Scientific & technical teaching in Perfumery & Cosmetics
- May (first year) : Pedagogical trip to Grasse in the South of France
- June to August (first year) : Optional work placement
- September to March (second year) : Marketing & Business Management
- April to September (second year) : Compulsory internship in the industry
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or any other relevant Science Diploma
- Fluent in English (TOEFL iBT 80)
APPLY FOR 2020/2021
- Download the registration form by clicking at the top of the page
- Application form should be opened in Adobe Acrobat reader, saved to your computer, completed and submitted online and by postal mail to : ISIPCA - 34-36 rue du Parc de Clagny - 78000 Versailles - France. Further instructions will be found on the application form.
- Our Selection Comitee read and discuss your application typically between February and July 15th
- Final admission and courses start at the end of September
FEES
- € 21,200 for 2 years. Deposit of 30% to be paid to the eligibility and the balance before the first day of class. Possibility to pay the balance in 5 installments over the year, resulting in a surcharge of 300 € per school year. A French bank account is required to benefit from this possibility.
- € 200 for application management fees (mandatory and non-refundable). We invite you to pay the application fees online by clicking just below (you will be redirected to our online payment system) :
Process online for application payment
Testimonial
Further studies
Partners

University Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

University Padova
Contacts
Additional information
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Guides
- Guidelines to obtain your visa: https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en_US/web/france-visas
- Validate your Resident Card when you arrive in France (online): https://www.campusfrance.org/en/validate-and-renew-your-resident-card
Accommodation
Please check our partners in France if you are in need of local housing accommodation during your studies.