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Grande école · Since 1829

A leading school of science and engineering

Top-ranked in Europe, located near Paris, and a founding member of Université Paris-Saclay — one of the world’s foremost research universities.

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Who we are

CentraleSupélec is a leading French Grande École of science and engineering — a discipline we understand as the art of understanding complexity and turning knowledge into solutions for society.

A founding member of Université Paris-Saclay, one of the world’s top research universities, the school combines frontier research with rigorous engineering education across three campuses.

International partnerships are part of our foundation, not an add-on.

International dimension — key figures

  • 190+ Partner universities worldwide

  • 35+ Countries represented in student body

  • 80+ Double-degree programmes

  • ~30% International students on campus

  • 35,000+ Alumni worldwide

  • 12.7 mo Abroad on average per student

3 campuses in France

Paris · Gif-sur-Yvette

The main campus on the Plateau de Moulon, 25 km south-west of Paris. Home to the heart of teaching, research laboratories and student life.

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Rennes

The Brittany campus, focused on digital systems, cybersecurity and telecommunications, within the regional research ecosystem.

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Metz

The Grand Est campus, close to the German and Luxembourg borders, with a strong focus on energy and industrial engineering.

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What we do

Education · Research · Innovation

  • Education

    Rigorous, multi-level programmes from bachelor’s to doctoral level, taught by faculty researchers.

  • Research

    Frontier science across mathematics, physics, AI, energy and more — in partnership with CNRS and Université Paris-Saclay.

Your international journey

What brings you here?

  1. Study for a degree

    Bachelor, MSc, Master, Engineering degree, PhD — French state-recognised qualifications, taught in English.

  2. Come on exchange

    A semester or a full year. Semester by Research, and Summer Schools for visiting students from partner universities.

  3. Partner with us

    For universities: MoUs, double-degree agreements, joint doctoral programmes, and academic cooperation.

  4. Recruit & collaborate

    For companies: hire graduates, co-fund research, set up an industrial chair, or sponsor a programme.

Research

Research that tackles global challenges

Our laboratories, affiliated with CNRS and Université Paris-Saclay, work at the frontier of science — from fundamental mathematics to applied AI, from new materials to sustainable energy systems.

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  • Mathematics

    Analysis, algebra, probability, optimisation — foundational to all engineering disciplines.

  • Computer Science

    Computer science: algorithms, software systems, and artificial intelligence.

  • Physics

    Condensed matter, photonics, quantum systems, and materials science.

  • Telecommunications

    Signal processing, wireless communications, networks, and embedded systems.

Programmes

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All degrees are French state-recognised qualifications compatible with the European Higher Education Area (Bologna framework).

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Student life

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  • Amara Diallo

    From Dakar, Senegal

    MSc AI & Visual Computing, 2025

    I came not knowing anyone in France. By the end of the first semester I had co-authored a paper with my lab supervisor. The integration here is not a promise — it is the actual day-one experience.

  • Lucas Ferreira

    From São Paulo, Brazil

    Engineering Degree (Diplôme d’ingénieur), 2026

    Being visible in Paris-Saclay means you share labs and seminars with people from 15 different institutions. I learned as much from that ecosystem as from the curriculum itself.

  • Mei-Ling Wu

    From Taipei, Taiwan

    Master in Sustainable Energy, 2025

    The career office knew which companies were actively recruiting international profiles. I had three interviews within two weeks of registering. That kind of targeted support is rare.

The International Relations team

Advisors, regional officers and student ambassadors who support you before and after arrival. Real names, real faces.

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