École Normale Supérieure in Paris combines research and higher education, preparing students for teaching and research careers.
Institution
École polytechnique
The French engineering school École polytechnique combines scientific research, teaching and innovation.
About École polytechnique
École polytechnique is a French engineering school that combines scientific research, teaching and innovation. Its homepage presents degree and training programs, research laboratories and collaborations, technology transfer, and an innovation center. The programs listed include a Bachelor of Science, the Ingénieur Polytechnicien program, a Master of Science and Technology, a PhD program, an Executive Master, Executive Education, international exchange and e-learning.
The school's campus is in the south of Paris on a site of almost 200 hectares. The homepage describes services, facilities, student associations, sports and the Mus'X museum there. The site also covers the alumni association L'AX and the École Polytechnique Foundation, which funds students, researchers and teachers. The homepage does not state admission requirements or tuition fees. It links to separate pages on admissions, program details and cost and funding.
Key features
- Bachelor of Science, Ingénieur Polytechnicien, Master of Science and Technology and PhD programs
- Executive Master and Executive Education courses for managers and professionals
- Research laboratories, research collaborations and technology transfer
- Drahi-X Novation Center for innovation
- Campus of almost 200 hectares in the south of Paris
- Alumni association L'AX and École Polytechnique Foundation
Best for: Prospective students, researchers and professionals interested in French engineering education, scientific research and campus life at École polytechnique.
Good for
- Combines research, teaching and innovation within one institution, as stated in its description
- Campus of almost 200 hectares with services, facilities and student activities
École polytechnique at a glance
- Official website
- polytechnique.edu/en
- Category
- Education & Learning › Universities in France
- Type
- Institution
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Country
- FR
- Good for
- Researchers
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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École polytechnique FAQ
Does the school offer executive education?
Yes. The homepage lists an Executive Master for executives and managers and Executive Education, which it describes as continuing education in French.
Where is the campus located?
The campus is in the south of Paris on a site spanning almost 200 hectares.
Is there an alumni association?
Yes. L'AX is the association of alumni of École Polytechnique and contributes to projects within the community.
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