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École Polytechnique – Institut Polytechnique de Paris

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=87th in World University Rankings 2021
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École Polytechnique combines research, education and innovation at the highest scientific and technological level. Its three degree programmes – ingénieur polytechnicien, master’s and PhD – are highly selective and promote a culture of excellence with a strong emphasis on science, combined with humanist traditions. École Polytechnique educates responsible men and women who are prepared to lead complex and innovative activities that respond to the challenges of 21st-century society. With its 22 laboratories, all joint research facilities with the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the École Polytechnique Research Center works to expand the frontiers of knowledge in the major interdisciplinary issues facing science, technology and society. As a key participant in the Université Paris-Saclay (one of Europe’s largest scientific and economic clusters) along with several major academic partners, École Polytechnique is at the forefront of international higher education and research.

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23 F : 77 M (1)
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44% (1)
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5.6 (1)
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2850 (1)

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Maynooth University

Ireland, Maynooth


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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong


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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Darlington

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The University of Sydney

Australia, Darlington


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ROSE BRUFORD COLLEGE

Rose Bruford College

United Kingdom, London

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Rose Bruford College

United Kingdom, London


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Competitive

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12 Feb 2026

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