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École Polytechnique

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world rank  592

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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 230-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
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym L'X
Founded 1794
Motto Pour la Patrie, les Sciences et la Gloire
For the Homeland, Science and Glory
Colours Blue and white
Mascot
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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 (0)1 69 33 33 33
École Polytechnique Fax Number (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 Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of École Polytechnique 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

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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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 Tuition Fees Range Matrix of École Polytechnique categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees 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

École Polytechnique's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


École Polytechnique's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 0-9% making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


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

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Size and Profile

École Polytechnique's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


École Polytechnique's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


École Polytechnique's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


École Polytechnique's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution 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 academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


École Polytechnique's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


École Polytechnique is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


École Polytechnique's Library University Library

Yes Visit École Polytechnique's Library


École Polytechnique's Housing University Housing

Yes


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

Yes


École Polytechnique's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


École Polytechnique's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


École Polytechnique's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


École Polytechnique's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


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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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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