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Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique

Palaiseau, France

Updated May 2026 · Source: polytechnique.edu

Overview

English Name: Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique
Institution Type: Polytechnic
Control Type: Public
Rankings:
SCImago 2026 #766
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Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique, a public polytechnic based in Palaiseau, France, operates as a higher-education provider.

Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique's academic profile: it teaches across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs a small set of programmes.

Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique is ranked #766 globally and #26 within France.

Location & Contact

Below are Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique's address, location, and primary contact channels.

Address: Route de Saclay
Postal Code: 91128
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Academic Details

Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.

Academic Year: September to July
Accrediting Agency: Engineering Titles Commission (CTI); Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation; Ministry for the Economy and Finance; Ministry of the Armed Forces
Admission Requirements: Ingénieur Polytechnicien curriculum: Competitive entrance examination following 2-3 yrs university level studies in Sciences after secondary school certificate (baccalauréat), or equivalent. Master of Science: Students must hold a Bachelor's degree; PhD programme: students must hold a Master of Science by Research degree and obtain prior approval of a thesis director and of the director of host laboratory

Degrees

Diploma of École Polytechnique (4yrs)

Master's 10 programs
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Energy Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Mathematics
  • Urban Studies
Other 5 programs
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biology
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering

Faculties & Divisions

Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique's faculties and the subjects each covers are listed below.

Applied Mathematics (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Mathematics
Mathématiques (CMLS) (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics
Theoretical physics (CPHT) (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Applied Mathematics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Mathematics
Biology (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Biology
Chemistry (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
Computer Science (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
Economics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
Foreign Languages, Cultures and Communication (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • Modern Languages
Humanities and Social Sciences (Department/Division) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Demography and Population
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
Mathematics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mechanical Engineering
Physics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Photovoltaic (Institute) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Île-de-France (IPVF)
Biochemistry (Laboratory) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biochemistry
Molécular Chemistry (Laboratory) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
Applied Epistemology (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Philosophy
Applied Optics (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Optics
Computer Science (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
Condensed Matter Physics (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Economics and Management Research (Research Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Management
Hydrodynamics (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Hydraulic Engineering
Irradiated Solids (Research Division) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Leprince-Ringuet (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Nuclear Physics
Mathematics (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics
Meteorology (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Meteorology
Optics and Biosciences (Research Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Optics
Organic Synthesis (Research Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
Particle Physics and Astrophysics (Research Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Astrophysics
  • Physics
Physics of Interfaces and Thin Films (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Plasma Physics (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Solids Mechanics (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Use of Intense Lasers (Research Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Laser Engineering

Programs Offered

Search and filter Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique's available programmes by degree level.

1 programme on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in France

Bachelor's Degree 1 programme

Scholarships in France

Scholarships and grants accessible to students attending Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique or other universities in France are below.

Aide à la mobilité internationale
French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (etudiant.gouv.fr) · Government funded · 400 EUR per monthly · Travel · Covers Travel
Grant of 400 EUR per month for a study or internship stay abroad of 1 to 10 consecutive months that forms part of the degree programme; no more than 10 months in total across all higher education.
Bourse sur critères sociaux
French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (etudiant.gouv.fr) · Government funded · 6,335 EUR per year · Living Stipend · Covers Living
Monthly national grant paid over 10 months by the Crous, with eight échelons from 0 bis to 7 ranging from 1,454 EUR to 6,335 EUR per year (1,745 to 7,602 EUR if kept over the summer); overseas territories receive a supplement of 300 EUR.
Erasmus+ mobility grant
French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (etudiant.gouv.fr) · Other funded · Travel · Covers Travel
Monthly grant generally between 300 and 700 EUR depending on destination and whether the stay is a study period or an internship; 786 EUR for students of overseas institutions; supplements of 250 EUR per month for students meeting inclusion criteria and a sustainable-travel supplement.
ESSEC Foundation Need-based Scholarship
ESSEC Foundation · Foundation funded · 20,000 EUR per total · Partial Tuition
Need-based tuition aid for ESSEC students facing financial difficulties: average 5,000 EUR, maximum 20,000 EUR, and 15,000 EUR over three years; 447 scholarship students were supported in 2025.
Foundation Full Ride Scholarship
Foundation funded · International students · 800 EUR per monthly · Combined · Covers Living
800 EUR per month plus a tuition waiver for 36 months, for a very limited number of students.
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
Campus France · Government funded · International students · 1,200 EUR per monthly · Living Stipend · Covers Living, Travel, Insurance
Monthly allowance of 1,200 EUR for master students (up to 12 months for M2, 24 for M1, 36 for engineering degrees) and 2,100 EUR for doctoral students (12 to 36 months), plus international transport, insurance, housing search and cultural activities; tuition fees are not covered.
Fulgence Excellence Scholarship
Foundation funded · International students · 800 EUR per monthly · Living Stipend · Covers Living
800 EUR per month for 36 months (the first three years of the Cycle Ingénieur polytechnicien), about 20 grants per class.
Polytechnician Solidarity Aid
University funded · International students · 290 EUR per monthly · Living Stipend · Covers Living
290 EUR per month for 31 months (September of year 1 to March of year 3), paid directly for 7 months then deducted from campus residence fees for 24 months; about 26 grants per incoming class.

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What city is Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique in?

Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique operates from Palaiseau, France.

Is Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique a public or private institution?

Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique operates as a public institution.

What programmes are available at Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique?

Institut polytechnique de ParisEcole polytechnique delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

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The institution holds recognition from Engineering Titles Commission (CTI); Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation; Ministry for the Economy and Finance; Ministry of the Armed Forces.

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