Admissions
Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) is a world-class French institution of higher education and research that educates more than 11,200 students from around the world, including 43 % international students, at the heart of a leading scientific and innovative ecosystem. With a community of 45 research laboratories and partnerships with distinguished academic and industrial actors, IP Paris positions itself as a major global institution in higher education and research.
The diversity of profile represented within Institut Polytechnique de Paris’ student community is one of its defining strengths. For this reason, application procedures may differ depending on your personal situation, academic background, and the program you wish to join. We strongly encourage you to verify, prior to submitting your application:
- the application platform that corresponds to your profile;
- the application deadlines and admission requirements.
Applications platforms
Please complete the form below to identify the application platform that best corresponds to your profile.
Application datelines and admission requirements
Programs at Institut Polytechnique de Paris are characterized by a high level of academic excellence and strong selectivity. The admission requirements presented here are general guidelines. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the webpage of the program they are interested in to review the specific admission requirements applicable to that program. General selection principles apply across all programs:
General selection principles apply across all programs:
- enrollment at a highly ranked university, based on national rankings and/or the international QS rankings;
- outstanding academic performance, assessed according to the standards of the applicant’s home country and institution;
- an academic background and a personal and professional project that are fully aligned with the chosen program, particularly with the research-driven approach that defines IP Paris programs.
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Application dates via the IP Paris application portal
- 1st session: from October 29, 2025 to January 8, 2026
- 2nd session: from January 9, 2026 to March 26, 2026
- 3rd session*: from March 27, 2026 to May 28, 2026
* Attention: some programs may not open for the 3rd session.
For applications submitted via the national MonMaster platform of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR), applications will be open from February 17, 2026 to March 16, 2026. For more information about their calendar, please visit their website by clicking here
Academic prerequisites
Admission to the first year of a Master’s degree is open to candidates holding (or in the process of obtaining) a Bachelor’s degree. Admission to the second year of a Master’s degree is reserved for candidates who have completed (or are in the process of completing) a first year of a Master’s degree.
The required degree level (Bachelor’s or first year of a Master’s) must be in the targeted field or a closely related discipline and must have been obtained from a recognized higher education institution. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an excellent academic record.
Language prerequisites
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong level of English, generally B2 to C1, depending on the program applied for.
- A good level of French is also required for programs taught in French.
Application procedure
Applications are submitted exclusively online and are file-based. Applicants will be required to provide the following documents:
- Degrees and academic transcripts;
- Two academic references (please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that referees submit their references online);
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Motivation letter;
- Additional specific documents may be required depending on the chosen program.
For further information, please consult the FAQ or contact us at master-admission@ip-paris.fr
Application dates
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the application period for the PhD Track Program runs from October 14, 2025 to January 20, 2026, via the IP Paris online application platform.
Academic prerequisites
Admission to the PhD Track Program is open to candidates holding (or in the process of obtaining) a Bachelor’s degree awarded by an institution equivalent to Institut Polytechnique de Paris, in France or abroad. Students who have successfully completed the first year of a program equivalent to the PhD Track may, exceptionally, be admitted directly into the second year of the program (four-year doctoral track).
Applicants are expected to demonstrate an excellent academic record and a strong interest in research.
Language prerequisites
- Proof of English proficiency at B2 level is required (TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge ESOL), excepted for native speakers and students who have previously completed a program taught in English.
Application procedure
Applications are submitted exclusively online and are file-based. Applicants will be required to provide the following documents:
- Degrees and academic transcripts;
- Two academic references (please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that referees submit their references online);
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Motivation letter;
- Additional specific documents may be required depending on the chosen program.
For further information, please consult the FAQ or contact us at phd-track@ip-paris.fr.
Internationally recognized, a PhD represents a degree of excellence and a marker of very high expertise, opening doors to highly skilled positions in both the public and private sectors. Beyond access to the academic world, it provides major long-term career opportunities, based on the specialized skills acquired during the PhD, which are widely recognized in the socio-economic sphere for highly qualified roles. IP Paris hosts two doctoral schools: the IP Paris Doctoral School and the Hadamard Mathematics Doctoral School.
Application dates
Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.
Admission criteria
To be admitted to a doctorate at the Polytechnic Institute of Paris, two paths are possible:
- Be in contact with a qualified researcher from one of the IP Paris laboratories and, in consultation with this person, develop a thesis project and a funding request. This is generally done during the middle of the second year of the Master’s program, at the time of research internship selections. Once all required documents are gathered, approvals from the laboratory and the hosting doctoral school can be obtained, and the application can then be submitted via ADUM.
- Apply online for the thesis topics offered by the doctoral schools of Institut Polytechnique de Paris.
Application requirements
The candidate’s application must include the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Application form
- Detailed thesis project
- Academic transcripts from the first and second years of the Master’s program or other foreign degrees
- Two letters of recommendation
The other training programmes are provided within the engineering schools that are members of IP Paris. We invite you to visit the following pages for more information:
- For more information about the Bachelor, click here
- For more information about the MScT, click here
- For more information about the Engineering programs, click here
Application dates via the IP Paris application portal
- 1st session: from October 29, 2025 to January 8, 2026
- 2nd session: from January 9, 2026 to March 26, 2026
- 3rd session*: from March 27, 2026 to May 28, 2026
* Attention: some programs may not open for the 3rd session.
For applications submitted via the national MonMaster platform of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR), applications will be open from February 17, 2026 to March 16, 2026. For more information about their calendar, please visit their website by clicking here
Academic prerequisites
Admission to the first year of a Master’s degree is open to candidates holding (or in the process of obtaining) a Bachelor’s degree. Admission to the second year of a Master’s degree is reserved for candidates who have completed (or are in the process of completing) a first year of a Master’s degree.
The required degree level (Bachelor’s or first year of a Master’s) must be in the targeted field or a closely related discipline and must have been obtained from a recognized higher education institution. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an excellent academic record.
Language prerequisites
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong level of English, generally B2 to C1, depending on the program applied for.
- A good level of French is also required for programs taught in French.
Application procedure
Applications are submitted exclusively online and are file-based. Applicants will be required to provide the following documents:
- Degrees and academic transcripts;
- Two academic references (please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that referees submit their references online);
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Motivation letter;
- Additional specific documents may be required depending on the chosen program.
For further information, please consult the FAQ or contact us at master-admission@ip-paris.fr
Application dates
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the application period for the PhD Track Program runs from October 14, 2025 to January 20, 2026, via the IP Paris online application platform.
Academic prerequisites
Admission to the PhD Track Program is open to candidates holding (or in the process of obtaining) a Bachelor’s degree awarded by an institution equivalent to Institut Polytechnique de Paris, in France or abroad. Students who have successfully completed the first year of a program equivalent to the PhD Track may, exceptionally, be admitted directly into the second year of the program (four-year doctoral track).
Applicants are expected to demonstrate an excellent academic record and a strong interest in research.
Language prerequisites
- Proof of English proficiency at B2 level is required (TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge ESOL), excepted for native speakers and students who have previously completed a program taught in English.
Application procedure
Applications are submitted exclusively online and are file-based. Applicants will be required to provide the following documents:
- Degrees and academic transcripts;
- Two academic references (please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that referees submit their references online);
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Motivation letter;
- Additional specific documents may be required depending on the chosen program.
For further information, please consult the FAQ or contact us at phd-track@ip-paris.fr.
Internationally recognized, a PhD represents a degree of excellence and a marker of very high expertise, opening doors to highly skilled positions in both the public and private sectors. Beyond access to the academic world, it provides major long-term career opportunities, based on the specialized skills acquired during the PhD, which are widely recognized in the socio-economic sphere for highly qualified roles. IP Paris hosts two doctoral schools: the IP Paris Doctoral School and the Hadamard Mathematics Doctoral School.
Application dates
Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.
Admission criteria
To be admitted to a doctorate at the Polytechnic Institute of Paris, two paths are possible:
- Be in contact with a qualified researcher from one of the IP Paris laboratories and, in consultation with this person, develop a thesis project and a funding request. This is generally done during the middle of the second year of the Master’s program, at the time of research internship selections. Once all required documents are gathered, approvals from the laboratory and the hosting doctoral school can be obtained, and the application can then be submitted via ADUM.
- Apply online for the thesis topics offered by the doctoral schools of Institut Polytechnique de Paris.
Application requirements
The candidate’s application must include the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Application form
- Detailed thesis project
- Academic transcripts from the first and second years of the Master’s program or other foreign degrees
- Two letters of recommendation
The other training programmes are provided within the engineering schools that are members of IP Paris. We invite you to visit the following pages for more information:
- For more information about the Bachelor, click here
- For more information about the MScT, click here
- For more information about the Engineering programs, click here