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École Polytechnique

country rank  26
world rank  948

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University Overview

Founded in 1794, École Polytechnique (Polytechnic School) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Palaiseau (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère des Armées, France (Ministry of the Armed Forces, France), École Polytechnique (L'X) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational 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 224 years old 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.

University Identity

Name
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

University Location

Address Route de Saclay
Palaiseau (population range: 10,000-49,999)
91128 Ile-de-France
France
T +33 (0)1 69 33 33 33
F +33 (0)1 69 33 30 53

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of École Polytechnique for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate École Polytechnique's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
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
+33 (0)1 69 33 3333

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the École Polytechnique's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 3,000-3,999
Academic Staff 1,500-1,999
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Suburban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to École Polytechnique's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of École Polytechnique for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Ministère des Armées, France

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize École Polytechnique as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

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

Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 8 May 2019

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