Polytechnic School: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 513 of 13,329 | In the World |
| # 207 of 2,852 | In Europe |
| # 13 of 224 | In France |
| # 5 of 66 | In Ile-de-France |
| # 1 of 2 | In Palaiseau |
| # 37 of 13,346 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
11%
Enrollment
2,790
Languages
French;English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 11% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Ingénieur Polytechnicien curriculum: Competitive entrance examination following 2-3 yrs university level studies in Sciences after secondary school certificate (baccalauréat), or equivalent. Master of Science: Students must hold a Bachelor's degree; PhD programme: students must hold a Master of Science by Research degree and obtain prior approval of a thesis director and of the director of host laboratory |
| Academic Calendar | September to July |
| Enrollment | 2,790 |
We've calculated the 11% acceptance rate for Polytechnic School based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Polytechnic School faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Polytechnic School.
Centre : Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Centre : Mathématiques (CMLS)
Mathematics
Centre : Theoretical physics (CPHT)
Physics
Department/Division : Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Department/Division : Biology
Biology
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Department/Division : Chemistry
Chemistry
Department/Division : Computer Science
Computer Science
Department/Division : Economics
Economics
Department/Division : Foreign Languages, Cultures and Communication
Communication Studies
Cultural Studies
Modern Languages
Department/Division : Humanities and Social Sciences
Anthropology
Arts and Humanities
Demography and Population
Economics
Law
Linguistics
Management
Social Sciences
Sociology
Department/Division : Mathematics
Mathematics
Department/Division : Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Department/Division : Physics
Physics
Laboratory : Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Laboratory : Molécular Chemistry
Chemistry
Research Division : Applied Epistemology
Philosophy
Research Division : Applied Optics
Optics
Research Division : Computer Science
Computer Science
Research Division : Condensed Matter Physics
Physics
Research Division : Economics and Management Research
Economics
Management
Research Division : Hydrodynamics
Hydraulic Engineering
Research Division : Leprince-Ringuet
Nuclear Physics
Research Division : Mathematics
Mathematics
Research Division : Meteorology
Meteorology
Research Division : Optics and Biosciences
Biology
Optics
Research Division : Organic Synthesis
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Research Division : Particle Physics and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Physics
Research Division : Physics of Interfaces and Thin Films
Physics
Research Division : Plasma Physics
Physics
Research Division : Solids Mechanics
Physics
Research Division : Use of Intense Lasers
Laser Engineering
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Polytechnic School.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
Diplôme d'ingénieur
Artificial Intelligence
Biology
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Master
Artificial Intelligence
Biology
Computer Science
Economics
Energy Engineering
Environmental Management
Environmental Studies
Finance
Mathematics
Urban Studies
Research profile
Polytechnic School is a world-class research university with 56,295 scientific papers published and 1,629,892 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Physics |
40,157
/ 1,309,746
|
|---|---|
| Engineering |
35,006
/ 1,100,143
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
34,232
/ 1,145,275
|
| Chemistry |
29,730
/ 942,385
|
| Materials Science |
20,325
/ 636,176
|
| Environmental Science |
19,159
/ 583,121
|
| Biology |
19,033
/ 578,295
|
| Computer Science |
18,256
/ 558,722
|
| Organic chemistry |
17,215
/ 562,503
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
17,026
/ 460,515
|
| Optics |
16,039
/ 519,230
|
| Nuclear Physics |
12,951
/ 493,127
|
| Mathematics |
11,382
/ 325,759
|
| Geology |
10,964
/ 333,638
|
| Geography and Cartography |
10,685
/ 350,734
|
| Philosophy |
9,898
/ 231,202
|
| Electrical Engineering |
9,065
/ 284,018
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
8,886
/ 355,958
|
| Biochemistry |
8,028
/ 251,399
|
| Statistics |
7,800
/ 232,680
|
| Medicine |
7,694
/ 224,502
|
| Metallurgy |
7,396
/ 258,731
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
7,355
/ 219,886
|
| Molecular |
6,397
/ 229,346
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
6,068
/ 206,583
|
| Genetics |
5,999
/ 185,594
|
| Ecology |
5,885
/ 194,968
|
| Business |
5,826
/ 156,817
|
| Telecommunications |
5,671
/ 177,116
|
| Aerospace Engineering |
5,612
/ 190,912
|
| Condensed Matter |
5,607
/ 228,743
|
| Political Science |
5,557
/ 140,785
|
| Economics |
5,382
/ 149,919
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
4,951
/ 141,286
|
| Paleontology |
4,544
/ 135,076
|
| Physical |
4,528
/ 151,700
|
| Nanotechnology |
4,493
/ 144,393
|
| Law |
4,406
/ 135,593
|
| Linguistics |
4,239
/ 120,413
|
| Psychology |
4,185
/ 135,802
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Antonin Baudry
1975-. (aged 51)
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comics artist
screenwriter
comics writer
film director
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2. Bertrand Meyer
1950-. (aged 76)
computer scientist
engineer
Bertrand Meyer is a French academic, author, and consultant in the field of programming languages. He created the Eiffel language and the concept of design by contract.
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3. Jean-Christophe Yoccoz
1957-2016 (aged 59)
chess player
mathematician
university teacher
Jean-Christophe Yoccoz was a French mathematician. He was awarded a Fields Medal in 1994, for his work on dynamical systems.
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4. Paul Quilès
1942-2021 (aged 79)
engineer
politician
Paul Quilès was a French Socialist politician.
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