CentraleSupélec (CS) is a French institute of research and higher education in engineering and science. It was established on 1 January 2015 as a result of a strategic merger between two leading grandes écoles in France, Ecole Centrale Paris and Supélec to form one of the most prestigious and selective grandes écoles. It is a key founding member of the University of Paris-Saclay (consortium of research universities in France), the T.I.M.E. (Top Industrial Managers for Europe) network and also the CESAER association of European engineering schools.
The institution delivers the CS engineering degree, masters and PhDs. CS embraces 17 research departments or teams offering a very large scientific spectrum covering all Engineering and System Sciences. Its research aims to contribute to major technological and societal challenges through the progress of knowledge and its impact. 7 keys issues are directly targeted: Health and Bio-Engineering, Energy, Communication systems, Environment and risks, Aeronautics and Transportation, Nano-Science, Business Systems. Amongst nearly 400 researchers, 300 also teach the students, and in so doing delivering the best of their knowledge and expertise.
