Type
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Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
3-4 Years
Religious Affiliation
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affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously
affiliated.
N/A
Accreditation
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N/A
Website
https://www.polytechnique.edu Student Population
Number of Students attending
College
3,800
On Campus Housing
Does the institution
provide on-campus housing?
Yes
École Polytechnique, founded in 1794 by the French Revolution and known as 'l'X,' is France's most prestigious engineering school. Located on a 160-hectare campus in Palaiseau (Paris-Saclay cluster), it operates under the Ministry of Defense. The Ingénieur Polytechnicien program is a four-year curriculum combining science, engineering, humanities, and military training — a uniquely French formation that produces leaders in science, government, and industry. Tuition for the English-taught Bachelor of Science is €15,500/year. Alumni include three Nobel laureates, one Fields medalist, several Prime Ministers, and CEOs of Airbus, Michelin, and Saint-Gobain. Polytechnique is a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris and partners with MIT, Caltech, and Oxford for research. Admission is via the highly competitive concours exam for French students; international applicants apply through the selective Bachelor or Master programs.
École Polytechnique, founded in 1794 by the French Revolution and known as 'l'X,' is France's most prestigious engineering school. Located on a 160-hectare campus in Palaiseau (Paris-Saclay cluster), it operates under the Ministry of Defense. The Ingénieur Polytechnicien program is a four-year curriculum combining science, engineering, humanities, and military training — a uniquely French formation that produces leaders in science, government, and industry. Tuition for the English-taught Bachelor of Science is €15,500/year. Alumni include three Nobel laureates, one Fields medalist, several Prime Ministers, and CEOs of Airbus, Michelin, and Saint-Gobain. Polytechnique is a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris and partners with MIT, Caltech, and Oxford for research. Admission is via the highly competitive concours exam for French students; international applicants apply through the selective Bachelor or Master programs.