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Institut Polytechnique de Paris

Institut Polytechnique de Paris

Institut Polytechnique de Paris

Introduction

Institut Polytechnique de Paris overview

The Institut Polytechnique de Paris is a world-class Institute of science and technology encompassing 5 prestigious French engineering Schools: École Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris, Télécom SudParis.

A campus just outside Paris

Located on the Plateau de Saclay, the Institut Polytechnique de Paris campus brings together its five founding Schools. It offers students, faculty members and staff top-notch facilities to pursue their activities in a lively and stimulating environment. Set in the heart of one of the world's top eight innovation hubs, the campus benefits from the dynamism created by the private and public players based within the cluster. Ideally located just outside Paris, the campus is easily accessible by public transportation, allowing students and faculty members to take advantage of the economic dynamism and rich cultural life of the French capital

Cutting-edge disciplinary and interdisciplinary research

Research at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris is built on the recognized expertise of its Schools in ten major disciplines: Biology; Chemistry and Processes; Economics; Information, Communications and Electronics; Computer Science, Data, and AI; Mathematics; Mechanics and Energetics; Physics; Humanities, Arts, Literature and Languages; Social Sciences and Management. The research programs established by the disciplinary departments identify key fields and develop transdisciplinary research projects in partnership with industry. Research focuses on 12 research areas: Environment & climate ; Energy transition ; Artificial Intelligence and Data science ; Networks and the Internet of Things ; Mathematics and digital simulation ; Cybersecurity ; Defense ; Geopolitics and strategy ; Innovative Materials and Quantum Technologies ; Lasers and plasma Science ; Robotics ; Bioengineering. To this end, the Institut Polytechnique de Paris has set up major interdisciplinary centers to take up the greatest economic and social challenges of our time.

Campus Features

Our Schools

École polytechnique

École polytechnique, also known as L’X, is the leading French institution combining top-level research, academics, and innovation at the cutting-edge of science and technology. Its various undergraduate and graduate-level programs – Bachelor of Science, Ingénieur Polytechnicien (Master’s level program), Master’s, and PhD – are highly selective and promote a culture of excellence with a strong emphasis on science, anchored in humanist traditions. As a widely internationalized university, École polytechnique offers a variety of international programs and attracts a growing number of foreign students and researchers from around the globe (currently 40% of students and faculty members). École polytechnique offers an exceptional education to prepare bright men and women to excel in top-level key positions and lead complex and innovative projects which meet the challenges of 21st century society, all while maintaining a keen sense of their civil and social responsibilities. With its 23 laboratories, 22 of which are joint research units with the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the École polytechnique Research Center explores the frontiers of interdisciplinary knowledge to provide major contributions to science, technology, and society. École polytechnique is a founding member of Institut Polytechnique de Paris. Research at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris is built on the recognized expertise of its Schools in ten major disciplines: Biology; Chemistry and Processes; Economics; Information, Communications and Electronics; Computer Science, Data, and AI; Mathematics; Mechanics and Energetics; Physics; Humanities, Arts, Literature and Languages; Social Sciences and Management. The research programs established by the disciplinary departments identify key fields and develop transdisciplinary research projects in partnership with industry. Research focuses on 12 research areas: Environment & climate ; Energy transition ; Artificial Intelligence and Data science ; Networks and the Internet of Things ; Mathematics and digital simulation ; Cybersecurity ; Defense ; Geopolitics and strategy ; Innovative Materials and Quantum Technologies ; Lasers and plasma Science ; Robotics ; Bioengineering. To this end, the Institut Polytechnique de Paris has set up major interdisciplinary centers to take up the greatest economic and social challenges of our time.

ENSTA Paris

Founded in 1741 under the name of Royal Shipbuilding Engineers School, ENSTA Paris is the oldest French engineering school. Its educational programs are characterized by a multidisciplinary approach in order to develop versatile engineers, a strong international exposure, an initiation to research, innovation and entrepreneurship.The quality of ENSTA Paris educational programs lies on its permanent faculty members (professors and researchers) as well as on the intervention of many speakers coming from the economic and industrial world. IP Paris benefits from ENSTA Paris well ranked in France and renowned expertise in the fields of transport systems, energy, artificial intelligence, mathematical engineering and complex systems engineering.

ENSAE Paris

Founded more than 75 years ago, ENSAE Paris has a unique educational project combining a high level of mastery in applied mathematics, statistics and economic analysis. Its educational project has evolved over the decades in response to the needs of the economy and changes in research. IP Paris benefits from ENSAE Paris unique expertise in economics and quantitative sociology, data science, finance and insurance. ENSAE Paris is also part of the Group of National Schools of Economics and Statistics (Genes).
Learn more about educational programs and research at ENSAE Paris

Télécom Paris

Télécom Paris is France's leading engineering school for digital technologies. The school gives you the skills you need to innovate and foster entrepreneurship in a digital world with a sustainable focus.

Founded in 1878, Télécom Paris offers excellent teaching, top-level interdisciplinary research and innovative facilities: fab-lab, e-lab, design-studio and incubators.

Our main fields cover: data science and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mathematical modeling, image and signal processing, digital innovation, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), very large networks and systems, cloud and quantum computing, 5G and 6G mobile networks, blockchain, embedded systems and telecommunications.

Graduates of Télécom Paris enjoy exceptional employability in all business sectors, in France and abroad. The school's strong links with companies, its high ratio of international students and professors, and its rich student life on our brand-new campus will help you achieve your full potential.

A founding member of IP Paris, Télécom Paris is also a member of the Institut Mines Télécom (IMT).



Télécom SudParis

Founded in 1979, Télécom SudParis trains engineers in the field of information and communication technologies. Its educational program is based on an innovative approach favoring tailored academic programs offering theoretical courses, project-based learning, as well as business internships. Télécom SudParis also leads important research activities. IP Paris benefits from its in-depth knowledge of all topics related to ICT, such as networks, information systems, multimedia, modeling and applied mathematics. Telecom SudParis is based on the Saclay Plateau with the other four IP Paris Schools. It also have its second campus in Evry which is an integral part of IP Paris campus. Télécom SudParis is also a school of the Institut Mines-Télécom.

    Visa Requirements

    Long stay student visa

    If you are a national of a European Economic Area country (European Union countries (EU), Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland, you don’t need any visa to study in France.

    If you are not a national of a European Economic Area country (European Union countries, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland, you must request a from our partner Campus France, which is valid as a French residence permit (VLS-TS = Visa étudiant Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour).

    This visa allows you to remain in France for one year. You are not required to apply for a residence permit during this time. Your visa will need to be approved by the OFII (the French Immigration and Integration Office) within the first 3 months after your arrival in France.

    Visa application

    Find your Campus France space on Campus France website

    • Case 1: If your country of residence is one of the 46 countries subject to the "Études en France" ("Studies in France") procedure , register on the "Etudes en France " platform and upload the required documents. Campus France will check your visa application file before you submit it to the French consulate.

    • Case 2: If not, you must apply for your visa application directly with the French embassy or consulate in your country of residence. Find all the information about visa applications at france-visas.gouv.fr and your consulate’s contact information at French embassies and consulates

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    Locations

    • Palaiseau

      Route de Saclay Palaiseau CEDEX, 91128, Palaiseau

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