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Polytechnic School

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world rank  612

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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

Polytechnic School's Control Typepublic

Entity

Polytechnic School's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Polytechnic School' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Polytechnic School's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Polytechnic School
Colours Blue and white
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Campus Location

Address Route de Saclay
Palaiseau
91128 Ile-de-France
France
Polytechnic School Phone Number +33 (0)1 69 33 33 33
Polytechnic School 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 Polytechnic School'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 Polytechnic School's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Polytechnic School'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 Polytechnic School.

Polytechnic School: 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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Polytechnic School's admission information.

Polytechnic School's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Polytechnic School's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


Polytechnic School's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Polytechnic School's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Polytechnic School.

Polytechnic School's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Polytechnic School's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Polytechnic School's Control Type Control Type

Polytechnic School is a public higher education institution.


Polytechnic School's Entity Type Entity Type

Polytechnic School is a non-profit higher education institution.


Polytechnic School's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Polytechnic School's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Polytechnic School does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Polytechnic School's main facilities:


Polytechnic School's Library University Library

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Polytechnic School's Housing University Housing

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


Polytechnic School'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 Polytechnic School's main services:


Polytechnic School'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.

Polytechnic School's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Polytechnic School's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Polytechnic School's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Polytechnic School's Career Services Career Services

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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Polytechnic School's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Polytechnic School is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministère des Armées, France


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Polytechnic School'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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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