ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris), which includes prestigious engineering schools such as École polytechnique, offers excellence scholarships to high-achieving international master's students, usually including a monthly living allowance and possibly a waiver of some fees, alongside funding for doctoral students. Scholarships are applied for within the program admission application. Details are on the scholarships page.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Institut Polytechnique de Paris PhD Track with Master's Scholarship 2027
Master, PhDPartially Funded24 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Paris region · France
Life and living
Paris region · France
Living in Paris region
The Île-de-France region around Paris, France’s largest university hub, with the Sorbonne, Paris-Saclay and many grandes écoles.
Student housing
CROUS residences EUR 250–600 a month; private student residences EUR 600–1,200; a room in a shared flat EUR 500–900; average studio EUR 974 (2026).
Transport for students
Imagine R Student pass: EUR 401.30 a year for zones 1–5 (payable in 9 instalments, about EUR 45 a month).
Top landmarks
Eiffel Tower
Louvre Museum
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Palace of Versailles
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Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter
Last verified: October 2026
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Studying and living in France
Costs and living
Public university fees for 2026–2027 (national diplomas): • Non-EU students (differentiated fees): €2,902 a year for a licence and €3,950 for a master’s. • National rate (EU students and exempted students): €178 for a licence and €255 for a master’s. • Doctorate at the national rate for everyone (about €397). • Exemption: since the decree of 19 May 2026, granted on individual request according to personal and financial circumstances, up to 30% of non-EU students in 2026–2027 (then 25% and 20%). French government and CROUS scholarship holders are exempt automatically. Some universities, such as Sorbonne Université and Tours, have announced exemption policies for 2026–2027. • Student life contribution (CVEC): €105 a year. • Private Grandes Écoles and business schools cost much more (often several thousand to over €15,000 a year). Living: about €877.50 a month must be shown for the visa since 1 August 2026 (47% of the gross minimum wage, up from €615). A student room costs about €300–550 a month (more in Paris), food €215–300, transport €20–85, and a university restaurant meal about €3.30.
Working while studying
International students may work up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time) without prior authorisation; the employer must declare the hiring beforehand. Algerian students have a separate regime that requires a work permit. Study-related internships (stages) are allowed and must be paid if longer than two months. After graduation: holders of a master’s degree or equivalent can get a one-year residence permit to look for a job or start a business (APS), then switch to a work permit once they find a suitable job.
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Guide to studying in FranceFaculties and programmes
5 faculties · 43 programmes
Faculties and programmes
5 faculties · 43 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
École polytechnique
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Aerospace Engineering· Master, PhD
- Artificial Intelligence· Master, PhD
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering· Master, PhD
- Chemistry
- Computer Science· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:FREN
- Cybersecurity· Master, PhD
- Data Science & Analytics· Master, PhD
- Economics· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:FREN
- Entrepreneurship· Master, PhD
- Environmental Science· Master, PhD
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master, PhD
- Mathematics· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:FREN
- Mechanical Engineering· Master, PhD
- Physics· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:FREN
ENSTA Paris
MasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Aerospace Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Chemical Engineering
- Data Science & Analytics
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
ENSAE Paris
MasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Data Science & Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Télécom Paris
MasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science & Analytics
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software Engineering
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Télécom SudParis
MasterPhDENEnglishFRFrench- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science & Analytics
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Master's excellence scholarship, 3-year doctoral funding, Reduced tuition.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online application (up to 5 tracks), CV and statement of purpose per track, Transcripts with ECTS / grading-system explanation.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ip-paris.fr/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#41
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