Keystone logo

Télécom Paris

About

Télécom Paris is the leading French engineering school in digital technologies. The school equips its graduates with the skills they need to innovate and undertake in a world where digital technology is everywhere. Located 20 km from Paris in the heart of a world-class innovation hub, our campus benefits from the dynamism of the academic, R&D and business communities that make up the cluster. A member of the Institut Mines Télécom (IMT), Télécom Paris is also a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris).

Télécom Paris Overview

Telecom Paris is the leading French school in digital technologies. The school equips its graduates with the skills they need to innovate and thrive in a world where digital technology is omnipresent.

The school is a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris), a world-class science and technology research and education institution that brings together 5 schools: École Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Telecom Paris and Telecom SudParis.

Telecom Paris is also a member of the Institut Mines Telecom (IMT).

The French leading school in digital technologies

Telecom Paris is the leading engineering school in the digital field in France. Before the new listing under IP Paris, Telecom Paris was ranked 2nd best French engineering school and 6th best small university in the world (THE 2021). Our school is now listed under the IP Paris umbrella. As such, it is ranked 38th in the world and 10th in the world for employer reputation in the QS WUR 2024.

Our main fields cover: data science and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mathematical modeling, image and signal processing, digital innovation, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), very large networks and systems, cloud and quantum computing, 5G and 6G mobile networks, blockchain, embedded systems and telecommunications.

A research-intensive and innovative environment

Télécom Paris is at the center of a unique innovation ecosystem, drawing on the interaction and cross-disciplinary nature of its academic programs, research center, and its business incubators. Recognized as an outstanding research unit, its research covers the entire digital technology spectrum: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Very Large Networks and Systems, Digital Trust, Design-interactions-perception (real-virtual), Mathematical modeling, Digital innovation.

A wide range of Programs

Télécom Paris offers a highly competitive engineering degree, masters programs, PhD programs, post-master's degrees, certifications and short programs in digital fields. The masters and PhD programs are now part of the extensive range of programs offered by the Institut Polytechnique de Paris.

Read more on the institution's website

Top student to professor ratio

Télécom Paris' students enjoy a 5 to 1 student to professor ratio. They study in small classes and get individual attention from all our Professors and Researchers.

An international focus

With one of the highest rates of international students among French engineering schools, Télécom Paris offers both students and professors a rich international working and study environment. International students account for 45% of the students on our campus. They are coming from 40 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe.

    A green and vibrant campus near Paris

    Télécom Paris is located on the Paris Saclay campus, 20 km southwest of Paris. Before and after classes, students can enjoy a rich and varied student life thanks to the dynamism of the many student associations on our modern campus : cultural visits, company events almost every day, various competitions (sports, robotics...), parties, etc.

    Students benefit from sports facilities located near the school and on campus.

    Accommodation options

    Students can live near the campus or in Paris (30-45 minutes by public transport). Télécom Paris has established partnerships with public or private accommodation providers to offer affordable housing. A dedicated assistance team helps students find the best accommodation for their studies at Télécom Paris.

      Master of Science in Engineering (Diplôme d'ingénieur)

      Our Master of Science in Engineering is open to international students who hold a scientific bachelor's degree or are in the final year of their undergraduate studies.

      If you are studying at a non-partner university, you can apply to our engineering program through the Institut Polytechnique de Paris Common Entrance Examination from March to early September for the following year's intake.

      Based on your previous studies, our jury will decide whether you will follow a 24-month or 36-month program (you will then enter either the 1st or 2nd year of our MSc in Engineering).

      · The initial selection is based primarily on the applicant's academic background, statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation.

      · Entrance Exam: After the initial selection, shortlisted candidates will be contacted to take exams in French or English. The program covers the skills and knowledge considered necessary to succeed in a French engineering program. Read this FAQ for more information.

      NB: If you are studying at a partner university, please contact your university's outgoing student coordinator. If you are enrolled in a scientific preparatory class (CGPE) abroad, you can take the competitive entrance exam for the Mines-Ponts engineering schools before mid-January and find out more from your teachers.

      Post-Masters Degrees

      Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to five years of higher education: an MSc or MBA in engineering, computer science or applied mathematics. You may also hold a bachelor's degree (4 years of study) and have at least 3 years of professional experience. Apply directly online.

      Merit-based and need-based scholarships are awarded to international students by the French Government, your home country, the European Union, and other authorities:

      • French Government Grants: Eiffel & France Excellence scholarships
      • Scholarships provided by your home country or through bilateral agreements
      • Grants from Télécom Paris Alumni
      • Erasmus+ programs

      Excellent employability prospects

      - Recognized in rankings for its strong corporate relations and employability (12th in the world and 1st in Europe as an IP Paris school, QS 2022), Telecom Paris offers excellent employment opportunities in all industries in France and internationally:

      - 100% of our graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation.

      - Graduates work in companies of all sectors, sizes and locations, and many create their own start-ups. A fifth of them find their first job outside France.

      - The average annual salary is €48,050 (Graduate First Job Report 2023).

      - Students have many opportunities to interact with professionals during presentations, case study games and other events organized by the Corporate Relations Department. Students also benefit from the support of the Telecom Paris Alumni Association, which counts nearly 20,000 alumni. The Alumni Association offers a wide range of services such as job forums, conferences, job offers and individual meetings with students to help them choose their career paths.

        Télécom Paris is the number one French graduate school in digital engineering and is ranked among the top five engineering schools in France. Times Higher Education ranked Telecom Paris as the 6th best small university in the world for 2020/2021.

        Our school is now part of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris:

        · 38th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024 (QS WUR 2024)

        · 10th in the world in employer reputation in the QS WUR 2024

        · 12th in graduate employability in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

        · 8th among the world's young universities in THE Young University Rankings 2023

        · 14th worldwide in Mathematics in QS WUR by Subject 2023

        · 21st worldwide in Engineering & Technology in QS WUR by subject 2023

        · 31st worldwide in Computer Science & Information Systems in QS WUR by subject 2023

        · Top 80 worldwide (71st) in THE WUR 2024

        · 34th worldwide in Times Higher Education Most International Universities Rankings 2023

        · Top 40 in Physics and Top 50 in Mathematics in the world in Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023

        Carla Geara from Lebanon

        Deciding to pursue my studies at Télécom Paris is one of the best decisions I have taken. I found that Télécom Paris offers the curriculum that suits me best: the courses in Image and 3D Interactive Systems cover both the theoretical and practical aspects of several interesting topics in computer vision. Télécom Paris is also very known for its high ranking among the engineering schools. Furthermore, it offers a lot of professional opportunities, as it has several partnerships with the most important companies in France and worldwide. I was able to meet a lot of new students from multiple nationalities. The students and administration offered a lot of help to the new students. In addition to that, the associative life in Télécom Paris is very rich. In fact, there are a lot of associations and clubs (theater, sports, food, music…). I have made a lot of unforgettable memories.

        Eya Ghamgui from Tunisia

        Telecom Paris is the only top French graduate school specialized in the digital field. The school is known for the quality of its teaching and for its ultra-generalist aspect. The school also offers many class projects that allow me to deepen my skills, work in teams and share my know-how with the group. Moreover, Telecom Paris offers internships and masters in all fields of study. At Télécom Paris, I chose two tracks: Imaging and Data Science. The Imaging track was an initialization to several fields such as medical imagery, satellite imagery and digital imagery using several methods such as bayesian and variational methods, object detection methods, etc. In the Data Science track, we learn how to process large volumes of data and analyze them using algorithms. For the last year of the MSc in Engineering program, Télécom Paris offers the possibility of enrolling in one of the most prestigious masters programs. In my case, by following the Master in Mathematics, Vision, Learning (Master MVA), I have the chance to acquire a lot of technical skills and to improve my scientific rigor, because the courses are taught by the best professors and researchers in France. Furthermore, Telecom Paris has a good opening to the international world: It has several partnerships in 41 countries including 33 double degrees. The associative life within the school is very rich, with more than 70 clubs and associations that offer various activities to the students (e.g.: sport, culture, music, junior business, design, etc.). To conclude, the schools in France are full of opportunities. So, if you are very ambitious and want to build a prestigious career in the digital fields, you should do your best and join one of these schools: Telecom Paris.

        · Academic excellence: 1st French Graduate Engineering School in Digital Technology

        · Lively student life

        · A 6-month paid internship as part of the MSc in Engineering

        · Project-based pedagogy highly valued by companies when recruiting for internships or first jobs

        · Close links with companies

        · Innovative spaces and entrepreneurial orientation

        · International environment: 45% international students on campus

        · Possibility to continue your studies with a PhD in one of our laboratories

        Télécom Paris is located 20 km southwest of Paris. Before and after classes, students can enjoy a rich and varied student life.

        Dynamic Student associations

        More than 40 clubs and associations offer a wide range of activities coordinated by the Student Union. The Union organizes many integration activities and weekend trips with a special focus on the interests of international students.

        Students also take part in many cultural, musical, social and business events: theater, film festival, dance classes, concerts, sustainable development, internship and employment forum, digital network/robotics/programming clubs...

        Festive activities are also an important part of student life at Télécom Paris, with events such as the French Regional Cuisine Day, the International Food Forum, the many competitions, parties, etc.

        Sports activities

        Sports are another important part of student life at Télécom Paris, coordinated by the student sports association and a licensed sports professor on campus. You can choose from many disciplines, including badminton, gymnastics, handball, sailing, tennis, volleyball and rugby.

        • Palaiseau

          place Marguerite Perey,19, 91120, Palaiseau

        Programs

        Questions

        Télécom Paris