Overview

The PhD Track at Institut Polytechnique de Paris is aimed at high-potential students who wish to take up the scientific challenges of tomorrow within the research and development centers of companies and major universities.

This programme enables selected students to benefit from the first-class ecosystem of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris and to be closely associated with the research activities carried out in the Institute's labs from the first year of the Master's programme. Each student benefits from individual and personalized supervision by a faculty member and will interact directly with the scientific community of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, within a world-renowned innovation cluster.

Key facts:

The first two years of the programme, leading to the Master's degree, are designed to enable students to acquire the tools necessary for the successful completion of an ambitious research project, supervised by an academic tutor.

The following three years are entirely dedicated to the student’s research project and lead to the PhD degree from the Institut Polytechnique de Paris. Each student who follows this programme benefits from the unique and individualized supervision of a faculty member recognized in his or her discipline. The best candidates are eligible for excellence scholarships.

Programme Structure

Applicants can choose from 12 different tracks:

Advanced Materials,
Bioengineering and Quantitative Life Sciences,
Chemistry and Interfaces,
Computer Science,
Data & Artificial Intelligence,
Economics,
Electrical Engineering,
Energy for Climate,
Mathematics,
Mechanics,
Physics
Quantum Science and Technologies.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-28 00:00:00

More details

1st session: January 8th

2nd session: March 26th

3rd session*: May 28th

Language

English

Credits

420 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palaiseau, France

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Artificial Intelligence View 30 other Masters in Computer Sciences in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The required supporting documents for the application process are the following – all documents must be either in French or English:

An ID-size photograph: recently taken, in colour, white background, no reflection if you wear spectacles;
A detailed Curriculum Vitae;
A personal statement: written specifically for the program you are applying to, mentioning both personal and professional projects;
All post-secondary diplomas and transcripts;
An English language test result (IELTS, TOEFL, TOIC, etc.) or An official certificate from your university stating that the language of instruction is English (for the degree(s) you hold or will hold);
Two dated and signed letters of recommendation: at least one of the referees must be a professor/lecturer in your major at your current institution. Your referees cannot be members of your family or family friends, and you cannot write your recommendation letters yourself.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4317 EUR / year

≈ 4317 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

254 EUR / year

≈ 254 EUR / year

Additional Details

This is a tuition fee range, which varies depending on the chosen programme and track. Visit the programme page on their website for full details.

Living costs

Palaiseau

France

640 - 950 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for PhD Track.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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