ParisTech Engineering Schools
ParisTech is a network of leading graduate engineering schools located in the Greater Paris area that offer research-based engineering programs with a strong international focus and close ties with industry. Founded in 1991, the network promotes the engineering programs of its member schools in France and worldwide.
ParisTech brings together engineering schools, some of which were created in the 18th century to train engineers and officers for the major government bodies (army, mines, bridges and roads, etc.).These prestigious « grandes écoles » continue to train the Nation's executives, both for public services and for companies, whether they are large corporations, SMEs or even start-ups.They train not only engineers, but also researchers, managers and entrepreneurs.
Fields of study covered by ParisTech schools
ParisTech schools offer programs in a wide range of disciplines, including civil engineering, food engineering, robotics, chemistry or physics. Their curricula are designed to equip graduates with the skills needed to tackle today’s major societal challenges, including sustainable development.
For a detailed overview of ParisTech’s academic programs, you can check this resource or visit the individual school websites for more information.
Learn more about ParisTech Engineering Schools
AgroParisTech: become an Engineer for a Sustainable Future
AgroParisTech is a world-class institute specializing in life sciences, environmental challenges, and sustainable innovation. Its engineering program prepares future experts to tackle climate change, resource conservation, food security, and sustainable development.
Through a cutting-edge curriculum combining scientific excellence, hands-on learning, and strong industry connections, students gain the skills to drive impactful change. With an international outlook, the program opens doors to careers in sustainability, health, and bioeconomy.
Arts et Métiers, the Grande Ecole of Technology
Arts et Métiers is one of France’s oldest and best engineering schools specializing in mechanical, industrial and energy engineering. Arts et Métiers has more than 250 years of tradition in technical innovation and industrial engagement.
The school has been committed to meeting constantly evolving industrial challenges and societal issues. What is its primary task? To train specialist engineers in the field of sustainable technology: engineers capable not only of designing environmentally friendly products and systems, but also of overseeing an industrial organisation by controlling the risks and costs.
Chimie ParisTech– PSL: Training Engineers as Change-Makers to Innovate and Tackle Tomorrow’s Challenges
The school educates responsible and visionary engineering leaders who combine science, creativity, and commitment to address major societal sustainability challenges in key fields such as health, housing, energy, materials, and transportation. Our programs, from engineering degrees to doctorates, blend high-level theoretical instruction with hands-on experimental work, supported by top-tier faculty and industry experts. As a leading research center, Chimie ParisTech – PSL drives scientific and technological advancements for a sustainable future.
ESPCI Paris – PSL: Scientific excellence, interdisciplinarity, and innovation
ESPCI Paris – PSL is a major institution of higher education, an internationally renowned research center, and a fertile ground of innovation for industry. Founded by the City of Paris in 1882, for over a century the School has attracted leading scientific innovators like Nobel Prize laureates Pierre and Marie Curie, Paul Langevin, Frédéric Joliot-Curie, Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, and Georges Charpak, who continue to contribute to the institution’s international reputation. The School’s culture of excellence remains as vibrant as ever. A full 60% of graduates go on to complete a thesis and earn their PhD. The School’s teaching faculty and researchers are building tomorrow’s knowledge base, publishing an article a day in top international scientific journals, inventing the industry of the future, and filing for a patent every single week.
Institut d’Optique Graduate School: a world leader in Photonics
Founded in 1917, Institut d’Optique is a world leader in photonics and quantum technologies for training, research and innovation.
It is a leading higher education teaching institution and an internationally renowned research centre in the field of sciences of light. Institut d’Optique offers a high-level training in physics, combining experimental practice and fundamental concepts.
Scientists and engineers trained at the Institut d'Optique provide answers to the major scientific and industrial challenges facing our society, including : sustainable energy solutions (lighting revolution, solar sensors, …), digital society (quantum computers, image rendering, …), medical advances (lasers, medical imaging,…), new mobilities (autonomous vehicles, …).
Institut d’Optique is established on three campuses, in Paris-Saclay (Palaiseau), Bordeaux and Saint-Étienne and is a founding member of Université Paris-Saclay and ParisTech.
Mines Paris– PSL: Driving Digital Transformations and Ecological Transitions
For 240 years, Mines Paris – PSL has been driving major societal transformations by training engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs capable of addressing today’s challenges. With a strong tradition of excellence, the school combines education, research, and innovation to focus on two key priorities: ecological transition and digital transformation. With its 18 multidisciplinary research centers and an innovative teaching approach blending engineering and social sciences, Mines Paris – PSL offers a wide range of programs, from engineering degrees to doctorates.