About ISEP

• Founded in 1955 as part of the Catholic University of Paris; over 70 years of history with roots in the discovery of the coherer by Édouard Branly.
• It's a Grande École in digital engineering, accredited by CTI and a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, with non‑profit EESPIG status.

Locations & Campuses

• Paris (Notre‑Dame‑des‑Champs) – in the 6th arrondissement, close to Montparnasse and Luxembourg Gardens.
• Issy‑les‑Moulineaux (Notre‑Dame‑de‑Lorette) – opened in 2014, near major tech companies like Microsoft and Orange.
• New Bordeaux campus launching in the 2025 academic year.

Academic Programs

• Integrated Engineering Cycle: a 2-year prep phase after high school, then 3 years in the Engineering Degree. Includes options for apprenticeship.
• International Engineering Master’s Program (IEMDP): 2-year master’s pathway for those with bachelor’s degrees.
• Specializations: Embedded Systems, Software, Wireless/IoT, Cybersecurity, Data Intelligence, and more.

Teaching & Student Experience

• Emphasis on project‑based learning, small-group instruction, and strong industry partnerships that shape curriculum, internships, and apprenticeships.
• Full internship participation: 4–6 months mid-cycle plus 5+ months at the end.
• Rich international environment: partnerships with ~160 universities worldwide, including an exclusive Stanford-Paris collaboration; every student has international experience.

Career Outcomes

• Appears consistently in top rankings for digital engineering; in 2019, ranked #1 in France for IT graduates' salaries.
• Near-100% graduate employment rate, with strong average salaries (~€45 k/year) .

Campus Life & Community

• Over 30 student clubs and associations, including award-winning Junior ISEP.
• Values of Listening, Excellence, and Commitment shape its inclusive, ethically driven curriculum