Fast-track admissions for students admitted to U.S. universities ranked in the global top 50

Exceptional Fast-Track Admission Procedure to Master’s and PhD Track Programs at Institut Polytechnique de Paris

The Institut Polytechnique de Paris is launching a dedicated fast-track admission procedure for international students admitted to top U.S. universities who may be impacted by recent administrative challenges (particularly concerning visa delays, revocations, or broader uncertainties).

This special track is exclusively open to students who have been admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year to a U.S. university ranked among the global top 50 in major international rankings (QS or Times Higher Education). It targets students at the Master’s level or those beginning a PhD Track in the United States.

With this initiative, the Institut Polytechnique de Paris reaffirms its commitment to academic freedom, the welcoming of international talent, and open scientific collaboration.

Application process to the Fast-Track admissions

To be considered for this fast-track process, applicants must provide a complete application, including the following mandatory documents:

Official admission letter from a U.S. university ranked among the global top 50 (required to establish eligibility)
Letter of intent
Curriculum Vitae
Official transcripts from the past three academic years
Copies of degrees or diplomas
Valid ID or passport

All documents must be written in French or English, or accompanied by an official translation into one of these languages.

To apply, answer the following question:

Do you possess an official admission letter from an American university ranked among the top 50 in international rankings such as QS, THE, or Shanghai?

❌ Sorry, you are not eligible for this fast-track admissions.

✅ You can submit your application with all required documents by e-mail to: fast-track.admissions@ip-paris.fr

Admissions through this procedure will remain subject to:

Fulfillment of the eligibility criteria listed above
Evaluation by the selection committee
Our available enrollment capacity

Candidates may apply to:

One of IP Paris’s Master’s programs;
One of IP Paris’s PhD Track programs.

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A french scientific and technological institution benefiting from two centuries of expertise and the diversity of its member schools

Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) is a public higher education and research institution comprising six prestigious French engineering Schools: École Polytechnique, École nationale des ponts et chaussée (ENPC), ENSTA, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis. Under the aegis of the Institute, they bring together two centuries of expertise to pursue two major goals: to develop world-class training programs and cutting edge research. Building on the strength of its six Schools, Institut Polytechnique de Paris has established itself as a leading education and research institution in France and internationally. École Polytechnique, ENSTA, ENPC, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis have contributed to major industrial and technological breakthroughs over the last two centuries. Their alumni include Nobel prize-winners and prominent figures in the worlds of politics, business and research.