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From EURECOM to Cybersecurity at Amadeus: Elisa CHIAPPONI’s Journey

Elisa Chiapponi graduated from EURECOM in 2020 with a double degree from Politecnico di Torino and Télécom Paris, specializing in Security of Communication Systems. In 2023, she obtained her Ph.D. in Digital Security from Sorbonne Université. She worked on her Ph.D. thesis at EURECOM in collaboration with Amadeus. Today, she is a Senior Cybersecurity Researcher at Amadeus, based in Sophia Antipolis.
Her journey is a perfect example of how EURECOM equips students with hands-on experience, industry connections, and an international perspective, helping them shape successful and fulfilling careers.

Discovering her passion

During her studies at Politecnico di Torino, Elisa was exploring options for a double degree abroad. She wanted strong academic training, close links to industry, and a collaborative learning environment. EURECOM immediately stood out: small class sizes, courses taught directly by professors on cutting-edge research topics, and a stimulating environment closely connected to real-world challenges.

“Studying in an international environment…

2026 Guide to join EURECOM

Located in Sophia Antipolis on the French Riviera, EURECOM is a leading graduate school and research center in digital sciences, renowned for its international reputation, world-class research, and close-knit student community. As a member of the Mines-Télécom competitive entrance examination, EURECOM offers 58 places distributed across the following streams: 19 in MP, 20 in MPI, 10 in PSI, 7 in PC and 2 in TSI

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The Mines-Télécom oral examinations

To join EURECOM, candidates must take the oral examinations of the Mines-Télécom entrance competition, which are organized into three components.

  • Scientific examinations (30 minutes): covering mathematics, physics, industrial sciences, or computer science depending on the candidate’s stream. Exercises are solved without prior preparation time.
  • Interview (25 minutes…

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