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Ecole Polytechnique Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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International students can apply for Ecole Polytechnique admission 2024 through the official website. There are common application portals to apply for undergraduate and graduate admission. Mentioned below are the Ecole Polytechnique deadline for international students:

  • Ecole Polytechnique application deadline is 17 Oct for UG admission
  • The Ecole Polytechnique admission deadline for Master of Science & Technology is 08 Nov.

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Q:   What GPA do you need for Ecole Polytechnique?

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For admission at École Polytechnique, international students must have a GPA between 3.0-3.5 on a scale of 4.0. Apart from this, there are some other École Polytechnique entry requirements for international students which applicants have to meet to get admission to the university successfully.

Q:   How to prepare a strong application for Ecole Polytechnique admissions?

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It is little difficult for students to prepare a strong application for admission. Below we have share some important tips given by Ecole students to help you during the application process:

  • About Personal Statement – Be sincere while introducing yourself and use precise examples. Personal statement is used to understand the applicants better.
  • About References and Recommendation Letter – Pick the reference with whom you have warm relationship and must have time to write the best letter for you.
  • Other Advice – Don’t take too much stress and prepare your oral. Believe in your admission application and your talent. I hope that you will get admission to France leading institution.

Q:   How to apply to Ecole Polytechnique?

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International students can apply for Ecole Polytechnique admissions once per year via “Parcoursup” or via “Ecole Polytechnique's online application system”. We have mentioned below the steps of Ecole application process:

Step 1: Check your admission criteria for undergraduate and graduate admission

Step 2: Submit your admission application online

Step 3: Provide your official documents

Step 4: Pay a non-refundable Ecole Polytechnique application fee

Step 5: Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for interview, which will last around 50 minutes

We have the Application Process for UG / PG Courses in France

Q:   How hard is it to get into Ecole Polytechnique?

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Ecole Polytechnique is a leading French institution offers the best undergraduate and graduate programs to international students. Ecole Polytechnique acceptance rate for international students is around 10%, which makes the admission highly competitive for students. To get admission to the institute, students must have a qualifying GPA and good academic profile.

Q:   What is Ecole Polytechnique application fee for international students?

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The Ecole Polytechnique application fee for international students varies by program. Applicants have to pay €95 or INR 8,705.33 for undergraduate admission and €90 or 8,247.15 for graduate admission. This application fee is non-refundable and applicants have to pay to submit the admission application.

(€ 1 = INR 91.64)

Ecole Polytechnique Admission 2024 FAQs

Q:   What IELTS score is required for Ecole Polytechnique?

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International students whose first language is not English must submit IELTS Score as a proof of English language proficiency. The below table includes the minimum OELTS score required for admission at Ecole:

English Language Tests

UG Requirements

PG Requirements

IELTS

6.5 (minimum grade per each language skill: 6)

Q:   Who is eligible for X-HEC Data Science program?

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Data Science for Business Master of Science and Technology is a master’s programme offered by Ecole Polytechnique with HEC Paris. Applicants who meet the below requirements are eligible for X-HEC Data Science program:

  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university/college
  • Obtained a qualifying GPA in academics
  • Submit additional test score of GMAT/GRE
  • Meet the English language proficiency requirements
  • Pay non-refundable Ecole Polytechnique application fee of €125 or INR 11,459.60

(€ 1 = INR 91.64)

Q:   How much does it cost to study at Ecole Polytechnique?

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The Ecole Polytechnique fees for international students vary from INR 5 L to INR 22 L for first-year. The table below includes the Ecole Polytechnique tuitio fees of some popular courses:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (8 courses)
INR 12 L - 17 L
MBA/PGDM (5 courses)
INR 5 L - 22 L
BSc  (1 course)
INR 17 L
MIM (5 courses)
INR 5 L - 22 L
MA  (1 course)
INR 22 L

Q:   What is Ecole Polytechnique ranking?

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The Ecole Polytechnique ranking is among the Ecole8 universities in the world by QS world University ranking. The table below includes the Ecole Polytechnique world ranking declare by major ranking providers in past few years:

Ranked By

2019

2020

2021

QS - World University Ranking

NA

60

61

THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking

108

93

87

Q:   What is X-HEC Data Science programme deadline for international students?

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The application deadline for X-HEC Data Science programme for international students are mentioned below:

Rounds

Application Deadline

Interview Dates

Round 2

Closed

Mid - Feb

Round 3

Closed

Mid - Apr

Round 4

Apr 17, 2024

End of May

Q:   What are Ecole Polytechnique admission deadlines?

A: 

Ecole Polytechnique application deadline varies as per the programme for international studnets. Ecole Polytechnique deadline for undergraduate admissions are closed for 2024. We have mentioned below Ecole Polytechnique admission deadline for graduate programs:

Rounds

Application Deadline

Interview Dates

Round 4

Apr 23, 2024

End of May

Q:   What do you need to get into Ecole Polytechnique?

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International students who wish to study at Ecole Polytechnique must meet the entry requirements for the program. Applicants must complete a high school degree for UG admission and a bachelor's degree for PG admission. Mentioned below are the Ecole Polytechnique admission requirements for international students:

Requirements for Undergraduate Admission

  • Must complete a high school education or currently studying for a high school leaving certificate
  • Must have a strong GPA in high school
  • Applicants must take advanced mathematics courses, and at least one advanced Science course
  • Meet the English language requirements

Requirements for Graduate Admission

  • Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree of at least three years having obtained 180 ECTS in a relevant discipline
  • Applicants may apply in the same year they obtain their degree
  • Submit additional test scores of GMAT/GRE  (if applicable)
  • Must meet the English language proficiency test score: IELTS  (academic) 6.5,  TOEFL 90
  • French language proficiency is not required

Q:   Is Ecole Polytechnique free?

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Ecole Polytechnique is not free, applicants have to pay the tuition fee as per the program. The university offers the low cost programme to students and the cost for first year vary between INR 5 L to INR 21 L. The below table includes the first year Ecole Polytechnique fees for international students:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MIM (2 courses)

INR 5 L - 21 L

M.A. (1 course)

INR 21 L

MS (1 course)

INR 12 L

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Q:   Does Ecole Polytechnique offer scholarships to international students?

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Ecole Polytechnique scholarships are available for international students who are looking to study in France. Students can check the below list of scholarships available at Ecole:

  • International Excellence Scholarships
  • Ecole Polytechnique Foundation/Dri Scholarship Program For Fourth-Year Project In France
  • Subsidized Loans From The Ecole Polytechnique Foundation
  • Charpak Exchange Scholarship
  • Charpak Lab Scholarship
  • Charpak Masters Scholarship
  • Scholarships And Grants From French Embassies
  • Eiffel Excellence Scholarships

Q:   What is the admission procedure at Ecole Polytechnique?

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Students must follow the Ecole Polytechnique application process to apply for UG and PG admission. Check the application process to apply for admission to the university:

Step 1: Create an account on the application portal

Step 2: Fill out the application form

Step 3: Upload all the required documents

Step 4: Pay a non-refundable Ecole Polytechnique application fee

Step 5: At last, submit the application

Check the Application Process for UG / PG Courses in France

Q:   How competitive is admission to the Ecole Polytechnique for Bachelor of Science?

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Admissions to the Ecole Polytechnique Bachelor of Science is very competitive for international students because of high acceptance rate. The Ecole Polytechnique acceptance rate is around 10%, which means out of 100 applications only 10 admitted. Therefore, applicants must have a good academic profile and meet all the entry requirements. Mentioned below are the Ecole Polytechnique admission requirements for undergraduate admission:

  • Must complete a high school education or currently studying for a high school leaving certificate
  • Must have a strong GPA in high school
  • Applicants must take advanced mathematics courses, and at least one advanced Science course
  • Meet the English language requirements

 

Q:   How can an Indian student apply for admission to the Ecole Polytechnique?

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Indian students can apply for admission to the Ecole Polytechnique by following the admission process. Applicants have to register on the portal and complete the admission application. They need to provide all the documents and meet the admission requireemnts to apply. Mentioned below are the Ecole Polytechnique admission requirements for international students:

Requirements for Undergraduate Admission

  • Must complete a high school education or currently studying for a high school leaving certificate
  • Must have a strong GPA in high school
  • Applicants must take advanced mathematics courses, and at least one advanced Science course
  • Meet the English language requirements

Requirements for Graduate Admission

  • Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree of at least three years having obtained 180 ECTS in a relevant discipline
  • Applicants may apply in the same year they obtain their degree
  • Submit additional test scores of GMAT/GRE  (if applicable)
  • Must meet the English language proficiency test score: IELTS  (academic) 6.5,  TOEFL 90
  • French language proficiency is not required
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