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Née de la volonté conjuguée d’universités, de grandes écoles et d’organismes de recherche, l’Université Paris-Saclay compte parmi les grandes universités européennes et mondiales, couvrant les secteurs des Sciences et Ingénierie, des Sciences de la Vie et Santé, et des Sciences Humaines et Sociales. Sa politique scientifique associe étroitement recherche et innovation, et s’exprime à la fois en sciences fondamentales et en sciences appliquées pour répondre aux grands enjeux sociétaux. Du premier cycle au doctorat, en passant par des programmes de grandes écoles, l’Université Paris-Saclay déploie une offre de formation sur un large spectre de disciplines, au service de la réussite étudiante et de l'insertion professionnelle. Elle prépare les étudiants à une société en pleine mutation, où l’esprit critique, l’agilité et la capacité à renouveler ses compétences sont clés. L’Université Paris-Saclay propose également un riche programme de formations tout au long de la vie. Située au sud de Paris sur un vaste territoire, l'Université Paris-Saclay bénéficie d’une position géographique favorisant à la fois sa visibilité internationale et des liens étroits avec ses partenaires socio-économiques - grands groupes industriels, PME, start-up, collectivités territoriales, associations...

École Polytechnique, also known as L’X, is the leading French institution combining top-level research, academics, and innovation at the cutting-edge of science and technology. Its various undergraduate and graduate-level programs – Bachelor of Science, Ingénieur Polytechnicien (Master’s level program), Master’s, and PhD – are highly selective and promote a culture of excellence with a strong emphasis on science, anchored in humanist traditions. As a widely internationalized university, École Polytechnique offers a variety of international programs and attracts a growing number of foreign students and researchers from around the globe (currently 40% of students and 40% of faculty members). École Polytechnique offers an exceptional education to prepare bright men and women to excel in top-level key positions and lead complex and innovative projects which meet the challenges of 21st century society, all while maintaining a keen sense of their civil and social responsibilities. With its 23 laboratories, 22 of which are joint research units with the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the École Polytechnique Research Center explores the frontiers of interdisciplinary knowledge to provide major contributions to science, technology, and society. École Polytechnique is a founding member of Institut Polytechnique de Paris.

The mission of ESSEC Business School, a world school with French roots, is to infuse leadership with meaning in order to prepare leaders ready to address contemporary economic, environmental and social challenges. In order to do so, it produces innovative and relevant knowledge to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills, know-how and savoir-être that will make them truly responsible, inclusive and respectful of the environment. Convinced that knowledge provides a path to freedom - Per scientiam ad libertatem - ESSEC inculcates in its students critical thinking and creativity skills that prepare them to anticipate and address the challenges of an increasingly uncertain world. ESSEC supports students in making their actions both meaningful and impactful by relying on both technology and people. It also seeks to enlighten the actions of businesses and organizations in a world transformed by the new industrial revolution, the environmental crisis, a new world balance and other major societal changes. Key figures: 71,000 ESSEC Alumni members 4 campuses (Cergy, Paris-La Défense, Singapore and Rabat) + 1 augmented digital campus 222 partner universities in 49 countries 30 double degree programs 154 permanent faculty of 36 nationalities 24 learning and research chairs +1000 partner companies 7,550 students in full-time undergraduate and graduate programs 38,32% international students +100 nationalities represented 82 PhD students +100 student organizations 5,000 managers in executive education