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École Polytechnique

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Overview

Founded in 1794, the École Polytechnique (Polytechnic School) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Palaiseau (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. Officially recognized by the Ministère des Armées, France (Ministry of the Armed Forces of France), École Polytechnique (L'X) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. École Polytechnique (L'X) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 229-year-old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this French higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. L'X also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

École Polytechnique's Control Typepublic

Entity

École Polytechnique's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

École Polytechnique' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

École Polytechnique's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Polytechnic School
Acronym L'X
Founded 1794
Motto Pour la Patrie, les Sciences et la Gloire
For the Homeland, Science and Glory
Colours Blue and white
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University Location

Address Route de Saclay
Palaiseau
91128 Ile-de-France
France
École Polytechnique's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
École Polytechnique Phone Number +33 (0)1 69 33 33 33
École Polytechnique Fax Number +33 (0)1 69 33 30 53

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following École Polytechnique's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify École Polytechnique's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This École Polytechnique's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at École Polytechnique.

École Polytechnique: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic École Polytechnique's admission information.

École Polytechnique's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


École Polytechnique's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has École Polytechnique a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

École Polytechnique's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


École Polytechnique's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


École Polytechnique's Admission Office Admission Office

Route de Saclay
Palaiseau 91128
(0)1 69 33 3333


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for École Polytechnique.

École Polytechnique's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

École Polytechnique has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


École Polytechnique's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


École Polytechnique's Control Type Control Type

École Polytechnique is a public higher education institution.


École Polytechnique's Entity Type Entity Type

École Polytechnique is a non-profit higher education institution.


École Polytechnique's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


École Polytechnique's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

École Polytechnique does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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École Polytechnique's Library University Library

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École Polytechnique's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


École Polytechnique's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of École Polytechnique's main services:


École Polytechnique's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

École Polytechnique's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

École Polytechnique's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


École Polytechnique's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

École Polytechnique's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


École Polytechnique's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

École Polytechnique is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère des Armées, France


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important École Polytechnique's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Eurotech Universities
  • Grandes Écoles de la Défense
  • Conférence des Grandes Écoles

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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