QS World Ranking
#65
Acceptance Rate
15%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$13,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#10
Paris
Application Deadline
March 31
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
3,000
students
International Students
28%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
France's most elite engineering school, founded by Napoleon, producing world-class scientists and engineers.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Bachelor's program taught in English. One of France's elite Grandes Écoles. Very competitive.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Ecole Polytechnique
Acceptance Rate
15%
Highly selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
March 31
Instruction Language
English/French
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$13,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly to Polytechnique by January
- SAT 1500+ or ACT 34+ or IB 40+ (extremely competitive)
- IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 100+ (Bachelor program is taught in English)
- Strong STEM background: advanced math, physics, chemistry
- Personal statement and motivation letter required
- Selective review process — approximately 200 international spots per year
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Highly structured curriculum with limited elective flexibility.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English/French
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$13,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- March 31
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 15%
- QS Best Student City (Paris)
- #10 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Merit-based
- ✓French government grants
Cost of Living — Palaiseau, France
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,370
vs. avg US college student
28% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Palaiseau is a suburb south of Paris with lower rents. On-campus housing available. Paris accessible by RER B train.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Ecole Polytechnique as a US Student
Ecole Polytechnique is located in Palaiseau, France and is ranked #65in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Sciences, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics. Instruction is offered in English/French. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$13,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 15%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of March 31. Scholarships available include the Merit-based.