Palaiseau, FranceGrande école
École Polytechnique
The best known French engineering grande école, entered after prépa or on the bachelor track.
Why it's a good choice
If you are strong in maths and physics, this is the classic French engineering route.
Strongest for
EngineeringTechnology
Courses to look at here
Degree · Engineering
BEng Aerospace Engineering
Aircraft, satellites and propulsion, with heavy maths and aerodynamics.
Degree · Engineering
BEng Materials Science & Engineering
Metals, polymers and composites — why things break and how to stop them.
Degree · Engineering
BEng Mechanical Engineering
Machines, thermodynamics and manufacturing — the broadest engineering degree.
Degree · Technology
BSc Computer Science
Programming, algorithms, systems and theory — the widest door into tech.
Degree · Business
BSc Economics
How markets, money and policy interact, with a strong quantitative core.
Course availability changes each year — always check the centre's own site before you apply.