Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) is a leading French science and technology university formed by five grandes écoles, including École Polytechnique. It ranks among Europe's top engineering and applied science institutions. Students gain access to cutting-edge research labs and strong links with global tech and industry employers.
Palaiseau, France
Top 50 (2025)
Top 50 Europe
#1 Science & Technology, France
QS Graduate Employability Top 100
4 Nobel Prize alumni affiliated
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Master of Science in Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Master of Science in Data Science for Business
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Ingénieur Polytechnicien (Engineering Degree)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French Baccalauréat or equivalent; IELTS: 6.5
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
PhD in Physics and Applications
Doctoral DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Formed by five top grandes écoles — including the 200-year-old École Polytechnique.
Ranked #1 in France for science and technology research output.
Strong industry ties with companies like TotalEnergies, Thales, Safran, and McKinsey.
Fully English-taught MSc programmes open to international applicants worldwide.
Graduates enter roles at Airbus, Google, BNP Paribas, and top French and EU tech firms.
Engineering and data science alumni report starting salaries of €45,000–€65,000 in France.
Strong pipeline into French civil service, defence, and public research institutions.
Around 30% of graduates pursue PhD or postdoctoral research at leading global institutions.
Undergrad
15 Mar 2025
Postgrad
15 Apr 2025
Undergrad
Not Available
Postgrad
Rolling (PhD only)
The campus sits in Palaiseau, 25 km south of Paris, within a dedicated science cluster alongside CNRS and CEA research centres.
Paris is 35 minutes away by RER B train. Students access world-class museums, a large international student community, and affordable café culture.
Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
Enrolment letter from IP Paris
Proof of funds: €615/month minimum
Proof of accommodation in France
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Health insurance for full stay
