ESPCI Paris - PSL

The identity of the school

For 140 years, the ESPCI has been training outstanding research engineers and scientists, aware of their individual, social and environmental responsibilities, through a faculty not limited by disciplinary boundaries.

Its vision: to have an impact on society through transdisciplinary, experiment-based research and teaching, and to contribute every day to a more responsible and sustainable world.
 
As an engineering graduate school and research center, the ESPCI offers a transdisciplinary education in physics, chemistry and biology, in line with the latest scientific advances, combining theoretical learning and practical work. Thus, it trains unique profiles: engineers of rupture, adaptable and creative, endowed with a solid theoretical and experimental background, conscious of the stakes of society. Its academic staff transmit a culture of innovation based on science, which opens up a wide range of possibilities in France and abroad.
 

Study engineering at ESPCI Paris - PSL

• A 3+1 year curriculum; 
• A high level multi and interdisciplinary teaching in physics, chemistry and biology; 
• A training by research: half of the time devoted to sessions in labs;
• A large place for experimental learning: practical work, scientific project...
• A culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Research and innovation at ESPCI Paris - PSL

Since its creation, the ESPCI has been a world-renowned research center in physics, chemistry and now in biology. Its laboratories, all mixed units with the CNRS, advance fundamental scientific knowledge and lead to applications for society. Through its interdisciplinary and transversal approach to research, the ESPCI promotes the development of innovation and technology transfer.

Its teams transform knowledge from fundamental research into innovations and disruptive technologies to better address major contemporary challenges. The ESPCI Deeptech Incubator supports researchers and entrepreneurs in the creation of start-ups by drawing on the strengths of the school and its ecosystem.

The commitments of the school 

Since its creation, the ESPCI has never ceased to mobilize its strengths and competencies in the service of major societal issues and to defend the importance of science in the service of society. Environment, solidarity, health, access and openness to knowledge are issues that the ESPCI is committed to taking into account in its daily work while contributing to their advancement. The ESPCI defends equal opportunities and promotes social diversity. It encourages and values the commitment of its students, particularly in the form of associations.

Its strength: The dynamism of its students, academic and administrative staff and alumni. The richness of this community is the crucible of its excellence and attractiveness in France and abroad.