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For more than two hundred years, the Ecole Polytechnique, the most prestigious educational establishment in France, has been dedicated to educating students in science and technology at the highest level and in advanced research.
The Ecole Polytechnique, a state-supported Grande Ecole, with 2,500 students, 380 faculty members and 1,300 researchers, is a member of the ParisTech group which is composed of ten of the foremost French schools of engineering and science in the Paris area.
There are many reasons why outstanding students in science might choose to study at the Ecole Polytechnique:
A wide and comprehensive curriculum which offers each and every student a unique chance to choose from selected courses and map out his or her own professional goals
The research center is on the cutting edge of most scientific fields;
The development of partnerships-one of the most ambitious projects in Europe-has helped forge links with institutions of higher learning from all over the world
The Ecole Polytechnique's alumni hold key positions in the world of science, business and in the top ranks of the French specialized professions which serve the state;
Beyond its academic requirements, the school is committed to training young men and women of excellence for leadership, including through student clubs and service to the community, but also in sports and recreational activities which can be practiced on a large campus with all the necessary modern facilities just 20 minutes from Paris.
These are some of the many reasons why the Ecole Polytechnique has been regularly ranked at the top of undergraduate and graduate programs in science and technology among the French Grandes Ecoles and why it is considered as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in science in the world.
Directed by a board of trustees consisting of twenty-six leaders in business and industry, science, engineering, higher education and other managerial professions, the Ecole Polytechnique is also supported by a very strong alumni association.
The mission of the Ecole Polytechnique is to train students capable of devising and achieving complex and innovative projects at the highest-level possible, thanks to a strong pluriscientific culture. Our mission is also to train young men and women in leadership skills so that they can become tomorrow's outstanding scientists, researchers, managers and public officials.
The Ecole Polytechnique, a state-supported Grande Ecole, with 2,500 students, 380 faculty members and 1,300 researchers, is a member of the ParisTech group which is composed of ten of the foremost French schools of engineering and science in the Paris area.
There are many reasons why outstanding students in science might choose to study at the Ecole Polytechnique:
A wide and comprehensive curriculum which offers each and every student a unique chance to choose from selected courses and map out his or her own professional goals
The research center is on the cutting edge of most scientific fields;
The development of partnerships-one of the most ambitious projects in Europe-has helped forge links with institutions of higher learning from all over the world
The Ecole Polytechnique's alumni hold key positions in the world of science, business and in the top ranks of the French specialized professions which serve the state;
Beyond its academic requirements, the school is committed to training young men and women of excellence for leadership, including through student clubs and service to the community, but also in sports and recreational activities which can be practiced on a large campus with all the necessary modern facilities just 20 minutes from Paris.
These are some of the many reasons why the Ecole Polytechnique has been regularly ranked at the top of undergraduate and graduate programs in science and technology among the French Grandes Ecoles and why it is considered as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in science in the world.
Directed by a board of trustees consisting of twenty-six leaders in business and industry, science, engineering, higher education and other managerial professions, the Ecole Polytechnique is also supported by a very strong alumni association.
The mission of the Ecole Polytechnique is to train students capable of devising and achieving complex and innovative projects at the highest-level possible, thanks to a strong pluriscientific culture. Our mission is also to train young men and women in leadership skills so that they can become tomorrow's outstanding scientists, researchers, managers and public officials.
Faculty
| Number of Faculty Staff | Headcount: 921 FTE: 660 |  |
| Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lectures and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined? | ||
| Number of International Faculty Staff | Headcount: 124 FTE: 124 | |
| Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. | ||
Undergraduate Information
| Number of Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 1,000 FTE: 1,000 | |
| Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas (< 2 years) and associate’s degrees (2 years). | ||
| Number of International Undergraduate Students | Headcount: 200 FTE: 200 | |
| Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students. | ||
| Average International Undergraduate Fees | € EUR 7,000 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
| Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students | Headcount: 1,464 FTE: 1,464 | |
| Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students) | ||
| Number of International Graduate Students | Headcount: 422 FTE: 422 | |
| Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. | ||
| Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees | € EUR 11,000 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
| Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees | € EUR 11,000 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
Students
| Total Students | Headcount: 2,464 FTE: 2,464 | |
| Total number of students. | ||
| Total International Students | Headcount: 622 FTE: 622 | |
| Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. | ||
| Average International Student Fees | € EUR 14,500 | |
| Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course | ||
| Average Domestic Student Fees | € EUR 8,000 | |
| Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees? | ||
Graduate Output
| Proportion of Graduates Employed | 99% | |
| Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation | ||
Research Productivity & Quality
| Number of Papers | 5,282 | |
| Total number of papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years | ||
| Number of Citations | 25,301 | |
| Total number of citations for papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years | ||
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