Program Overview

Double Degree EPFL-Polytechnique Paris

Overview

The Double Degree EPFL-Polytechnique Paris is a collaborative program between the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and the Polytechnique Paris. This program is open to students from both institutions who meet specific conditions and requirements.

Conditions for EPFL Students

• Successful completion of the first two years of their Bachelor's degree
• Overall average of at least 5.0/6 in the propaedeutic cycle
• Successful completion of the entrance exam intended for international students (International Examinations, FUI)

Conditions for L'X Students

• Successful completion of their 3rd year of the cycle polytechnicien

General Conditions

General conditions related to double degrees are available on the Double degrees, joint Master's and 1:1 Master's page.

Application and Deadlines

For EPFL Students

• Must successfully complete the entrance exam intended for international students (International Examinations, FUI)
• The exam takes place in the autumn, during the 5th semester of the Bachelor's degree

For L'X Students

• Choose a Master's study program among those offered at EPFL, with the exception of Architecture
• Register with the Outgoing Students Mobility managers at L'X and be pre-selected by their home institution
• Submit an application to EPFL

Program's Structure

For EPFL Students

• Five semesters at Bachelor's level at EPFL
• One non-credited introduction semester at L'X (methodology course in mathematics and physics)
• One year at L'X (78 ECTS, corresponding to the last year of the Bachelor's degree)
• One year of Master's degree courses at L'X (75 ECTS of Master's degree scientific courses)
• The whole Master's degree program at EPFL (including the industry internship and the Master's thesis)

For French Students Enrolled at EPFL

• Must complete their Bachelor's degree (three years of study)
• Take the entrance examination for students of French nationality
• Complete one year of civilian or military service which is mandatory and an integral part of the curriculum (three years in total at L'X)
• After that, complete the whole Master's degree study program at EPFL (including the industry internship and the Master's thesis)

For L'X Students

• Two to four years of university education (classes préparatoires , licence française or international Bachelor)
• Admission to the cycle polytechnicien at L'X following a competitive selection process
• 1st year of the cycle polytechnicien at L'X
• 2nd year of the cycle polytechnicien at L'X: 78 ECTS (corresponding to the last year of the Bachelor's degree)
• 3rd year of the cycle polytechnicien at L'X: 75 ECTS of Master's degree scientific courses at L'X
• The whole Master's degree program at EPFL (including the industry internship and the Master's thesis)

Teaching Languages

• At EPFL, most courses are taught in English at Master's level, but some study programs offer a few courses in French
• At L'X, most courses are taught in French

Degrees Obtained

• EPFL students receive the Bachelor's degree from EPFL at the end of the two years spent at L'X
• Students from both institutions who have successfully completed the entire double degree program (Bachelor's and Master's level) receive the Diplôme d'ingénieur from L'X and the Master's degree from EPFL

Costs

• EPFL students are exempt from registration fees to the entrance exam at L'X
• However, they must pay the equipment and uniform costs at L'X
• General information about costs related to double degrees is available on the Double degrees, joint Master's and 1:1 Master's page

Additional Information

For more detailed information regarding the program, including specific requirements, application deadlines, and tuition fees, it is recommended to consult the official program documentation or contact the relevant academic institutions directly.