Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) is a public higher education and research institution comprising six prestigious French engineering grandes ecoles: Ecole Polytechnique, Ecole nationale des ponts et chaussees (ENPC), ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Telecom Paris, and Telecom SudParis. Officially established by government decree on May 31, 2019, IP Paris brings together over two centuries of combined expertise in science, technology, and engineering education.

Located on the Plateau de Saclay, just south of Paris, IP Paris sits within one of the world's top eight innovation clusters, often referred to as the French Silicon Valley. The institute develops multidisciplinary education from Bachelor to PhD levels across ten disciplinary departments, supported by 30 research laboratories and a community of approximately 1,800 faculty members and experts.

IP Paris was created following French President Emmanuel Macron's 2017 announcement to establish a second university pole on the Paris-Saclay plateau, grouping together elite engineering schools. The institute's mission centers on knowledge transfer to the economy and society, driven by a network of incubators, interdisciplinary centers, and partnerships with leading public and private research organizations including CNRS, INRIA, and Thales.

IP Paris offers multidisciplinary education through its six member schools, organized across ten disciplinary departments. Programs span Bachelor, Master, Engineering (Diplome d'Ingenieur), and PhD levels, with courses taught in English and French. The institute also operates interdisciplinary centers addressing key challenges at the intersection of science and society.

Tuition fees at IP Paris vary by program and student status (EU/EEA vs. non-EU). As a public institution, fees for EU students are generally set by the French government. Non-EU students may pay differentiated fees depending on the specific school and program. Contact the university directly for the most current fee schedules.

Set on a unique 200-hectare site on the Plateau de Saclay, the IP Paris campus brings together its member schools in a modern, interconnected environment. The campus offers extensive scientific, educational, and sports facilities, and is located just 20 kilometers south of Paris with excellent public transport connections.

Academic Buildings

State-of-the-art lecture halls, seminar rooms, and research laboratories across the six member schools

Research Laboratories

30 high-end research labs equipped with cutting-edge technology across all disciplines

Sports and Recreation

Extensive indoor and outdoor facilities including tennis courts, swimming pool, football pitches, and equestrian center

With a vibrant 200-hectare campus and students from over 60 countries, IP Paris offers a rich and diverse student experience. Hundreds of student associations are active across the six schools, covering academic, cultural, artistic, humanitarian, and entrepreneurial interests.

Institut Polytechnique de Paris has rapidly established itself as a leading institution in global university rankings since its founding in 2019. The institute is consistently recognized for its strong employer reputation, research quality, and teaching excellence, ranking among the top universities in France and worldwide.