Founded in 1794, 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 (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 in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 226 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this French higher education organization a most 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.
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Name | École Polytechnique |
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Name | 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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Address | Route de Saclay Palaiseau 91128 Ile-de-France France |
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Tel | +33 (0)1 69 33 33 33 |
Fax | +33 (0)1 69 33 30 53 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro) |
15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
Admission Rate | 0-10% |
Admission Office | Route de Saclay Palaiseau 91128 (0)1 69 33 3333 |
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Student Enrollment | 3,000-3,999 |
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Academic Staff | 1,500-1,999 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Suburban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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