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The alliance of scientific education and research
Ecole Polytechnique
Training scientific, industrial and economical leaders
Since 1794, the most prestigious Graduate Institute
of Science and Technology in France (“Grande Ecole”)
Member of ParisTech
A long tradition of Scientific Excellence
Ecole Polytechnique alumni are
Leaders in the Public Sector
Corporate Executives
World-Renowned Scientists
Training scientific, economic and public leaders
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)
Facts & figures
International
> 150 agreements with foreign universities
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
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
Ecole Polytechnique - KTHDouble Degree Program
Ecole Polytechnique - KTHDouble Degree Program
Two degrees in 6 years=> Diplôme de l’Ecole Polytechnique=> Civilingenjörsexamen at KTH
KTH
Year 1
KTH
Year 2
KTH up to per 3
Year 3
EP
EP
Year 4
EP
Year 5
KTH Degree project
Year 6
Supervisors from both universities
Specializationcourses
Main session:Application by October 1
Early application:Application by April 5
First and second years of the regular curriculum at KTHEP Core curriculum:- Begins end of April- Math, Physics, Computer Science, Economics
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
GENERAL EDUCATIONGENERAL EDUCATION
MultidisciplinaryScientificEducation
6 scientific fields out of 8:Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,
Computer Science, Physics, Mechanics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics
+ Seminars in Humanities & SocialSciences, Foreign Languages, Sport
YEAR 1 YEAR 2
ScientificSpecialization
YEAR 3
SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONSPECIALIZED EDUCATION
The « Ingénieur Polytechnicien » curriculum,an Advanced Master in Science & Technology
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
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
Feb-AprilScientific & Linguistic
preparation at EP
KTH
Specialization Courses&
Degree Project
YEAR 4
Double Degree ProgramEarly Applications
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
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
Double Degree ProgramApplications - Main Session
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
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
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.
Double Degree ProgramExaminations
International Exchange ProgramStudy Abroad Opportunity at Ecole Polytechnique
International Exchange ProgramStudy 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)
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.
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
International Exchange ProgramStudy Abroad Opportunity at Ecole Polytechnique
KTH students at Polytechnique
« Ingénieur Polytechnicien » curriculum (Double Degree)
X2000 Emil GLIMAKERX2000 Alexander SEGERX1998 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 Science2005-2006 Johan LAND Economics, Math, Computer Science2005-2006 Adam LINDBERG Economics2005-2006 Avid LINDBERG Economics
2003-2004 Fredrik CARLBORG2003-2004 Jonas GUSTAFSSON2003-2004 Pedram HEKMATI Mathematics & Physics2003-2004 Edwin LÜPPERT
2008 - 2010
Arnaud BOUFFARD MSc in Sustainable Energy EngineeringNicolas DIETENBECK Civilingenjör in Engineering PhysicsTanguy JANSSEN Civilingenjör in Electrical Engineering
2007 - 2009
Antoine BAUDOIN Civilingenjör in Mechanical EngineeringSiméon BOGDANOV Civilingenjör in Microelectronics
2006 - 2008
François BEAUCHAIN MSc in Sustainable Energy EngineeringPierre BOIVIN Civilingenjör in Aeronautical and Vehicle EngineeringNicolas ENJALBERT Civilingenjör in Mechanical EngineeringEmeric MUDRY Civilingenjör in Engineering PhysicsNicolas OCHEM Civilingenjör in Computer Science and EngineeringGuillaume VELTER Civilingenjör in Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering
Ecole Polytechnique students at KTH
Mr. Sylvain FerrariInternational Development CoordinatorVice Presidency for External [email protected]
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