ENS Paris Saclay

Gif-sur-Yvette, France

École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay (ENS Paris-Saclay) is a premier French grande école specializing in cutting-edge research and elite training in sciences, engineering, and humanities. Part of the Université Paris-Saclay, it ranks among France’s top institutions for academic excellence and innovation.
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As a grande école, ENS Paris-Saclay combines elite research training (26 labs), small cohorts (1:8 faculty ratio), and guaranteed public-sector positions for graduates. It specializes in interdisciplinary science/engineering while offering humanities, all within Europe’s largest innovation cluster (Paris-Saclay).
Yes for most programs (B2 minimum), except select English-taught MSc tracks (e.g., AI, Quantum Engineering). All students must pass a French proficiency test by Year 2. Language support is provided via free weekly classes.
45% enter academia (PhD→research), 30% join R&D sectors (aerospace, AI, biotech), 15% public service (ministries, policy), and 10% launch startups. Median starting salary: €58,000 (2024 survey).
Extremely selective: <10% acceptance via concours exams after 2+ years of preparatory classes (CPGE). International students apply via separate "International Track" (portfolio/interview, 5% acceptance)
No. MSc admission hinges on academic transcripts (top 15% of bachelor’s cohort), research proposal, and interview. Some programs (e.g., Data Science) require GRE.
Yes, but equivalence assessments take 6–8 weeks. Non-EU students need Campus France authorization. STEM applicants must demonstrate lab experience.
24/7 patrols, biometric building access, 50+ emergency poles with direct security links, and mandatory safety briefings. Campus crime rate: 0.2 incidents/year (2023 data).
Yes. The Equality Office offers confidential reporting (online/phone), legal support, and mediation. Sanctions include expulsion. Annual anti-bias training is required.
Free VPN, mandatory 2FA for all accounts, and workshops on phishing prevention. Research data is backed up on CNRS (national research) servers.
Partially. 60% of credits are core requirements; 40% are electives from any department (including Université Paris-Saclay partners). Interdisciplinary theses are encouraged.
All science/engineering students join a lab in Year 1 for 10+ hrs/week. Summer research grants (€2,000–€5,000) fund projects with faculty mentors.
Only for select master’s courses (e.g., AI fundamentals). Most programs require physical presence due to lab/practical work.
Excellence Eiffel Scholarships (€1,181/month + travel), ENS International Awards (tuition + €1,000/month), and ERC-funded grants for PhDs (€2,200/month).
Yes. CROUS grants (up to €5,000/year) based on family income. Emergency funds (€500–€2,000) cover sudden hardships (e.g., medical crises).
Industry-sponsored PhDs (e.g., Thales, Sanofi) provide €2,300–€3,000/month. Master’s apprenticeships pay tuition + €1,400–€1,800/month.
30 minutes via RER B (Massy-Palaiseau station) + shuttle. Free bikes/e-scooters on campus. After midnight, secure night buses run hourly.
On-campus: €300–€450/month (subsidized). Off-campus: €500–€700/month. Guaranteed housing for internationals in ENS residences.
Limited family studios (€650/month) for PhDs. Temporary housing (2 weeks) is provided for incoming international students.
Yes. Talent Passport - Researcher visa (4-year renewable) requires lab employment/PhD enrollment. ENS’s International Office assists with applications.
Salarié Passport for roles >€38,000/year. Startups may sponsor French Tech Visas. Alumni receive priority processing (avg. 3 weeks).
The APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) allows 1–2 years to seek employment. Graduates must apply within 4 months of degree conferral.

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