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Ecole Polytechnique - Leading Graduate Institute of Science and Technology in France

Ecole Polytechnique is a prestigious institution providing scientific, industrial, and economic leadership training. It combines scientific education and research, producing world-renowned scientists and corporate executives. Ranked highly in national and international rankings, Ecole Polytechnique offers a multidisciplinary curriculum and outstanding campus facilities.

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Ecole Polytechnique - Leading Graduate Institute of Science and Technology in France

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  1. www.polytechnique.edu

  2. Ecole Polytechnique Since 1794, the most prestigious Graduate Institute of Science and Technology in France (“Grande Ecole”)  Training scientific, industrial and economical leaders The alliance of scientific education and research Member of ParisTech

  3. Training scientific, economic and public leaders A long tradition of Scientific Excellence Ecole Polytechnique alumni are World-Renowned Scientists  Corporate Executives  Leaders in the Public Sector

  4. University Rankings National Rankings Ecole Polytechnique appears in first position in every ranking for Universities and "Grandes Ecoles" published in French periodicals.  International Rankings Times Higher Education Supplement - World University Rankings General Natural Sciences Engineering & IT World 28 31 34 Europe 7 7 6 Alumni among CEOs of the Fortune Global 500 companies 1. Harvard University 2. Tokyo University 3. Stanford University 4. Ecole Polytechnique 5. HEC Business School 6. University of Pennsylvania 7. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

  5. Facts & figures Education 2,600 students > « Ingénieur Polytechnicien »: 2,000 students 20 % international >Master of Science:200 students 50 % international> PhD: 480 students 35% international 660 faculty members > 14 members of the French Academy of Sciences >12 % international >9 departments (education and research) Research > 1,600 people in the research center> 21 laboratories International >150 agreements with foreign universities

  6. An outstanding campus 15 km away from Paris, 200 hectares  9,000 m² of sports facilities: rugby, soccer, riding, swimming, climbing, golf, fencing, athletics…  59 lecture halls and classrooms  1,500 individual dorm rooms

  7. Ecole Polytechnique - KTHDouble Degree Program

  8. Ecole Polytechnique - KTHDouble Degree Program Two degrees in 6 years => Diplôme de l’Ecole Polytechnique => Civilingenjörsexamen at KTH Early application: Application by April 5 Main session: Application by October 1 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 KTH KTH KTH up to per 3 EP EP Core curriculum: - Begins end of April - Math, Physics, Computer Science, Economics First and second years of the regular curriculum at KTH Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 EP EP KTH Degree project EP Second year: multidisciplinary scientific courses + Humanities & Social Sciences, Foreign languages, Sport EP Third Year: - First 2 trimesters of courses (specialization) - Third trimester: research internship Specialization courses Supervisors from both universities

  9. The « Ingénieur Polytechnicien » curriculum,an Advanced Master in Science & Technology Multidisciplinary Scientific Education 6 scientific fields out of 8:Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Mechanics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics + Seminars in Humanities & SocialSciences, Foreign Languages, Sport KTH Specialization Courses & Degree Project Scientific Specialization GENERAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED EDUCATION YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 Mathematics Physics- From Particles to Stars- Laser, Optics, Plasma and Energy- From Atom to Material- From Materials to Applications Electrical Engineering Computer Science- Algorithms- Image- Protection of the information- Quality of Software- Networks Complex Industrial System Engineering:- Embedded Systems- Information Systems Optimization, Communication and Signal Mathematical Engineering in Finance and Ecological Systems Engineering, Simulation and Modeling Mechanics- Materials Science & Structural Mechanics- Fluid Mechanics Engineering and Innovation Technologies Mechanics & Physics for Environment Energies for the 21st century Eco-Sciences Biology- Cells, Organisms, Genomics, Evolution- Biophysics, Biomaterials, Bioinformatics- Biology and Ecology Chemistry at Frontiers Economics- Economics and Finance- Public Policies Quantitative Economics and Finance Feb-AprilScientific & Linguistic preparation at EP

  10. Double Degree Program Early Applications International admission requirements > To have completed at least 1,5 year at KTH in Science or in Engineering at the time of application > Excellent results in Mathematics or in Physics Calendar for applications during the 2nd year at KTH Deadline for on-line applications: April 5, 2009 Application on-line at www.polytechnique.edu Eligibility to oral examinations: April 2009 Written and oral examinations: May 2009 Acceptance: Notification in June 2009 Arrival at Ecole Polytechnique: End of April 2010

  11. Double Degree Program Applications - Main Session International admission requirements > To have completed at least 2 years at KTH in Science or in Engineering at the time of application > Excellent results in Mathematics or in Physics Calendar for applications during the 3rd year at KTH Deadline for on-line applications: October 1, 2009 Application on-line at www.polytechnique.edu Eligibility to oral examinations: Notification in November 2009 Written and oral examinations: Early December 2009 Acceptance: Notification by the end of December 2009 Arrival at Ecole Polytechnique: End of April 2010

  12. Double Degree Program Examinations Application Academic records, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation together determine the eligibility of a candidate to be examined. Examinations > a written scientific test: Mathematics, Physics + Mechanics, Electrical Engineering & Information Sciences, Computer Science > an oral examination in Mathematics > an oral examination in Physics > an oral examination in General Aptitude: interview focusing on the analysis of scientific documents and the candidate’s motivation Admission criteria include both the quality of the candidate’s academic records and his or her results in the examinations.

  13. International Exchange Program Study Abroad Opportunity at Ecole Polytechnique

  14. International Exchange Program Study Abroad Opportunity at Ecole Polytechnique Courses offered - Scientific courses - “Ingénieur Polytechnicien” - Year 2 or Year 3 - Optional courses: Sport, French, Seminars in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Foreign Languages - Research internship in one of the 21 research centers Duration - from 3 months to one academic year Funding - Erasmus Accommodation - Accommodation on campus (120 € / month)

  15. International Exchange Program Study Abroad Opportunity at Ecole Polytechnique Application requirements - to have at least completed 3 to 4 years of undergraduate studies in Science or in Engineering - to have excellent results in Mathematics and in Science - to have a good command of the French language Main application deadline March 15, 2009 for admission in September 2009 and January 2010 Admission is notified no later than end of May Additional applications Accepted until October 31, 2009 for admission in January 2010 Admission is notified by mid-November.

  16. KTH students at Polytechnique « Ingénieur Polytechnicien » curriculum (Double Degree) X2000 Emil GLIMAKER X2000 Alexander SEGER X1998 Anna LAWER International Exchange Program (Erasmus) 2008-2009 Andreas MINNE Engineering Physics (Mathematics) 2008-2009 Martin STROMQVIST Engineering Physics (Mathematics) 2006-2007 Anders GUNNARSON Engineering Physics (Math & Physics) 2005-2006 Theresia HANSSON Physics & Computer Science 2005-2006 Johan LAND Economics, Math, Computer Science 2005-2006 Adam LINDBERG Economics 2005-2006 Avid LINDBERG Economics 2003-2004 Fredrik CARLBORG 2003-2004 Jonas GUSTAFSSON 2003-2004 Pedram HEKMATI Mathematics & Physics 2003-2004 Edwin LÜPPERT

  17. Ecole Polytechnique students at KTH 2008 - 2010 Arnaud BOUFFARD MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering Nicolas DIETENBECK Civilingenjör in Engineering Physics Tanguy JANSSEN Civilingenjör in Electrical Engineering 2007 - 2009 Antoine BAUDOIN Civilingenjör in Mechanical Engineering Siméon BOGDANOV Civilingenjör in Microelectronics 2006 - 2008 François BEAUCHAIN MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering Pierre BOIVIN Civilingenjör in Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering Nicolas ENJALBERT Civilingenjör in Mechanical Engineering Emeric MUDRY Civilingenjör in Engineering Physics Nicolas OCHEM Civilingenjör in Computer Science and Engineering Guillaume VELTER Civilingenjör in Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering

  18. Mr. Sylvain Ferrari International Development Coordinator Vice Presidency for External Affairs sylvain.ferrari@polytechnique.edu www.polytechnique.edu

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