ParisTech offers a complete range of courses, independently or in partnership with other institutions (in particular doctoral and Masters degrees), in the core disciplines of science and technology at postgraduate level (see the diagram below). Benefiting from a clear and coherent organisation, our courses put a premium on quality.
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In the global environment, France offers a refreshing cultural difference, a distinctive plus if you only know English : a new language to learn, spoken in several European countries (Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg), in Canada and the Caribbean, in Northern, Western and Central Africa, in the Middle East, in the Indian Ocean islands and in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. A language which will introduce you to some of the world's greatest literature. It is also a member of the Romanese group of languages, derived from Latin (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian), within which intercommunication is easier than with other languages.
A country renowned for its scientific discoveries and high-tech industries :
- 46 Nobel prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Medecine, Economics, Literature, 6 Fields medals in Mathematics ;
- Airbus aircraft, Ariane satellite launchers, High-speed trains, Smart cards, Nuclear power stations ;
- Airbus aircraft, Ariane satellite launchers, High-speed trains, Smart cards, Nuclear power stations ;
- First tourist destination (60 million visitors in 2000) ;
- Leading world firms in : Electricity generation (EDF), Water & Sewage (Vivendi and Suez), Telecommunications Equipment (Alcatel), Glass & Advanced Materials (Saint Gobain), Electrical Engineering (Alstom), Electrical Equipment (Schneider), Cement (Lafarge), Steel (Usinor), Tyres (Michelin), Cars (Peugeot-Citroën, Renault), Aircraft (EADS, Dassault), Space technology (Arianespace), Petrochemicals (Total), Pharmaceuticals (Aventis), Civil Engineering (Bouygues, Vinci), Cosmetics (L'Oréal), Food (Danone), Distribution (Carrefour), Banking & Insurance (BNP-Paribas, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole-Indosuez, AXA), Smart Cards (Gemalto), Luxury Goods (LVMH). This list does not include all of the major firms.
A country of 60 million people, with a high standard of living (US$ 24,000 GDP per capita), a pleasant temperate climate, wonderful scenery, long and varied coastlines, snow-capped mountains, beautiful towns and historical monuments, excellent foods and wines, convenient and efficient transport systems, both domestic and with the rest of the world, music, theatre, art, entertainment and sports facilities everywhere, a country to enjoy.
France's educational system is one of the world's very best ; the same is true of its health care system. Both deliver the best quality service .
Come to ParisTech and draw benefit from an education in one of France's famous engineering institutes, a 'Grande École'. Beside access to the education received by the fine engineers who developed the country's technological achievements, such an experience in a different culture and the knowledge of one more language will be the proof of your capacity to adapt to new environments and to take up challenges. This is the profile international companies are most actively looking for.