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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: 460 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> 640 researchers > 460 PhD> 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. A multidisciplinary research centre 21 laboratories 1,600 people Biology Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Applied Mathematics Mechanics(Solid Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Meteorology) Physics and Applied Physics(Theoretical, Condensed Matter, Solid-State, Particle,Nuclear, Plasma, Materials, Electronics, Lasers,Optics) Economics Humanities and Social Sciences

8. Campus and Partners HEC9 km CEA5 km DANONE DigiteoLabs Already on site THALES Projectfor 2010 IOTA Center in construction ONERA Pôle d’Économie ENSTA DIGITEO LABS Supelec3 km Pôle STIC laboratoireENSTA CNRS6 km INRIA2,5 km ParisSud XI3 km

9. Local Partners ENS Cachan Paris Versailles Hauts-de-Seine A86 Information Science & Technology Université St-Quentin en Yvelines Orly,Créteil N118 Digiteolabs Gares RER et TGV de Massy CEA Triangle de la physique EcolePolytechnique Yvelines INRIA INSEFI CNRS Supelec UniversitéParis-Sud Institut Pierre et Simon Laplace Essonne Chartres,Orléans

10. Local Partners Paris Versailles Hauts-de-Seine A86 Physics Orly,Créteil N118 Digiteolabs Gares RER et TGV de Massy CEA Triangle de la physique Thales EcolePolytechnique Yvelines ONERA ENSTA IOTA INSEFI UniversitéParis-Sud CNRS Institut Pierre et Simon Laplace Essonne Chartres,Orléans

11. Local Partners Paris Versailles Hauts-de-Seine A86 Economics & Finance Orly,Créteil HEC N118 Digiteolabs Gares RER et TGV de Massy Triangle de la physique EcolePolytechnique Yvelines ENSAE INSEFI Institut Pierre et Simon Laplace Essonne Chartres,Orléans

12. Local Partners Paris Versailles Hauts-de-Seine A86 Climate &Environment Université St-Quentin en Yvelines Orly,Créteil N118 Digiteolabs Gares RER et TGV de Massy CEA Triangle de la physique EcolePolytechnique Yvelines INSEFI CNRS Institut Pierre et Simon Laplace Essonne Chartres,Orléans

13. Year 1 Year 2 Année 3 Year 3 Year 4 Année 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Education Undergraduate Graduate « INGENIEUR POLYTECHNICIEN » MASTER Two to three years of undergraduate studies PhD >« Ingénieur Polytechnicien » 2,000 students 20% international> Master Program 200 students 50% international> PhD Program 460 students 35% international

14. Admission Scientific « Elites » In France… … and abroad Scientific « baccalauréat » High-School « A Level » (130 000) • Excellent University • Mathematics / Physic • 2 ou 3 years • TOP 15% • « Classes Préparatoires » • 2 or 3 years • National • Examination • International • Examination TOP 0,3% 400 100 The 500 BEST :ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE

15. The « Ingénieur Polytechnicien » curriculum,an Advanced Master in Science & Technology Public Service« Corps de l’Etat » 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 Scientific Specialization Advanced Specialization - Doctoral coursework - Master of Science - Graduate Institute of Technology Job PhD GENERAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED EDUCATION YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 Mathematics Physics- From Particles to Stars- Laser, Optics, Plasma and Energy- From Atoms to Materials- From Materials to Applications Electrical Engineering Computer Science Complex Industrial System Engineering:- Embedded Systems- Information Systems Optimization, Communication and Signal Mathematical Engineering in Finance and Ecological Systems Engineering Sciences, Modeling and Simulation Advanced Modeling in Mechanics- Materials Science & Structural Mechanics- Fluid Mechanics Innovation Technologies Mechanics & Physics for the Environment Energy for the 21st century Eco-Sciences Biology- Cells, Organisms, Genomes- Biophysics, Biomaterials, Bioinformatics- Biology and Ecology Chemistry at Frontiers Economics Quantitative Economics & Finance Leadership training or Intensive linguistic & scientific classes • One class = 500 students 400 French 100 International

16. The « Ingénieur Polytechnicien » curriculum,an Advanced Master in Science & Technology Careers after the E.P Other sectors Services Administration Bank, Insurance, Consulting Research Industrial Companies

17. Master of Science Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree Duration: 2 years - Possibility to be admitted directly to the 2nd year Tuition fees: from €440 to €11,000 depending on the duration of the program and the type of scholarship awarded Financial support: - Research Assistantships, Teaching Assistantships, - Excellence Fellowships - Corporate Fellowships (Alcatel, Thales…)

18. Master of Science Mathematics “Analysis, Arithmetic and Geometry” Applied Mathematics “Mathematics and Modelling” “PDE and Numerical Analysis” “Optimization, Game Theory & Modelling in Economics” “Mathematics, Vision, Learning” “Probability Theory and Applications” “Probability Theory & Finance” “Applied Probability Theory” Computer Science “Fundamental Computer Science” System Engineering “Engineering of Complex Industrial Systems” Mechanics “Fluid Mechanics and Energetics”(in English) “Materials for Structures and Energy” “Oceans, Atmosphere, Climate and Remote Sensing” Economy and Business Management “Quantitative Economics & Finance” (M1)(in English) “Project, Innovation, Conception” “Economic Analysis and Policy”(in English) “Economy of Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development”

19. Master of Science Physics and Applications “Fundamental Concepts in Physics” “Theoretical Physics” “Quantum Physics” “Solid State Physics” “Liquid & Soft Matter Physics” “Fusion Sciences” (in English) “Inertial Confinement Fusion” “Magnetic Confinement Fusion” “Optics, Matter and Plasmas” “Laser / Matter” “Optics & Photonics” “Plasma Physics” “Optoelectronics” “Physics & Technology for Large Instruments” “Materials Science and Nano-Objects” “Nanostructures & Interfaces” “Materials: Experimentation & Modelling” Environmental Engineering “Transportation and Sustainable Development” Advanced Technologies “Engineering and Innovation Technologies”- from Laboratories to Markets Chemistry “Molecular Chemistry” (in English) Molecular and Cellular Biology “Structural and Functional Engineering of Biomolecules”

20. PhD Program Internationally recognized degree Duration: 3 years Admission after a Master of Science by Research 460 PhD students: 35% international 100% of PhD students have financial support ~120 PhD defences / year PhD Awards: 8 prizes per year

21. Non-degree Programs • International Exchange Program (IEP) • 2008-2009: 34 IEP students (7%) with X-2006 and X-2007 • Internship Program for International Students (IPIS) • 2008: 22 students

22. International Exchange Program Study Abroad Opportunity at Ecole Polytechnique • TheInternational Exchange Program is a non-degree program offering selected students in Science and in Engineering the opportunity to come to École Polytechnique to take courses offered in the "Ingénieur Polytechnicien" program and /or to do a research internship in a laboratory. - It is aimed at students whose universities agree to validate the courses taken at École Polytechnique through the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) or/and the grades, thus counting towards the students' further studies and graduation in their home universities. - Students apply to courses for which they have the appropriate preparation and background. Applications are to be made in the frame of a pre-established learning proposal/agreement listing the detailed classes to be taken. This proposal/agreement must be approved by the home institution and the student.

23. International Exchange Program Study Abroad Opportunity at Ecole Polytechnique • Courses offered- Scientific courses from the year 2 or year 3 • of the “Ingénieur Polytechnicien” curriculum • - French classesonce a week • - Optional courses: Sport, Seminars in the Humanities • and Social Sciences, Foreign Languages • Research internship in one of the 21 research centers: • minimum 3 months

24. 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 knowledge of the French language • Duration • - from 3 months to one academic year

25. International Exchange Program Study Abroad Opportunity at Ecole Polytechnique Admission Students are admitted solely on the basis of their academic qualifications as shown in the application file. Admission is notified no later than end of May and by mid-November for the second selection. • Documents • - resume and letter of statement / transcripts of records • certificate of French level / recommendation letters • description of the courses already taken • - application form • - learning agreement

26. International Exchange Program Study Abroad Opportunity at Ecole Polytechnique Main application deadline March 15, 2009 for admission in September 2009 and January 2010 Additional applications Accepted until October 31, 2009 for admission in January 2010

27. International Internship Program • Research internship in one of the 21 research centers • Open to advanced undergraduate students, Master and PhD students • Duration: from 3 to 6 months • - No knowledge of French is required • - Previous experience in research is a plus Application deadline January 15, 2009for an internship from May 2009 to August 2009 At least 3 months before the beginning the internshipfor an internship outside this period

28. International development Italy Spain Switzerland GermanyThe Netherlands Sweden United-Kingdom Russia S. Korea Canada Romania Japan China USA Morocco Iran Mexico India Vietnam Tunisia Singapore Lebanon Brazil Chile Double Degree Program General partnership Free Mobility to EP EP students abroad

29. Contact at Ecole Polytechnique: Ms. Cécile Vigouroux International Exchange Program Internship Program for International Students Vice Presidency for External Affairs cecile.vigouroux@polytechnique.edu www.polytechnique.edu