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École Polytechnique (l'X)

Palaiseau · grand établissement · English-taught options

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It covers engineering, maths, physics, computer science, economics. Its diplôme d’ingénieur is CTI-accredited and carries the grade de Master. Some programmes are taught in English.

Key facts

Fields
engineering, maths, physics, computer science, economics
Recognition
CTI - diplôme d’ingénieur (grade de Master) · CGE member
English-taught
Yes (some programmes)
Location
Palaiseau, France

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings (via Institut Polytechnique de Paris) - overall: 41 (2026)

Rankings measure research output and reputation, not your individual experience - read them with care.

How international students apply

Voie française : CPGE → concours. Admission internationale distincte pour le cycle Ingénieur et les MSc&T ; non-UE via Études en France/Campus France.

Read the step-by-step student-visa guide → · Understand the diplomas →

Sources

  1. École Polytechnique (l'X) - official site · 2026-06-20
  2. CTI - Commission des Titres d’Ingénieurofficial · 2026-06-20
  3. Conférence des Grandes Écolesofficial · 2026-06-20
  4. Campus France - universities & engineeringofficial · 2026-06-20
  5. ShanghaiRanking (ARWU) - methodology · 2026-06-20

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