History
Founded in 1878, Télécom Paris is France’s #1-ranked school for digital technology.
Our school is now part of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris whis is ranked:
· 38th - QS WUR 2024
· 10th in employer reputation - QS WUR 2024
· 12th in graduate employability - QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
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Education
Our main areas of expertise include: data science and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mathematical modeling, image and signal processing, digital innovation, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), very large networks and systems, cloud and quantum computing, 5G and 6G mobile networks, blockchain, embedded systems and telecommunications.
Télécom Paris offers a highly competitive engineering degree, master's programs, PhD programs, post-master's degrees, certifications and short programs in digital fields. The Masters and PhD programs are now part of the wide range of programs offered by the Institut Polytechnique de Paris.
Research
Télécom Paris is at the heart of a unique innovation ecosystem, based on the interaction and interdisciplinary nature of its academic programs, its research center and its incubators.
Recognized as an outstanding research unit, its research covers the entire spectrum of digital technologies: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Very Large Networks and Systems, Digital Trust, Design-Interaction-Perception (real-virtual), Mathematical Modeling, Digital Innovation.
Career
- strong employability rate: 12th in the world and 1st in Europe as an IP Paris school, QS 2022
- 100% of our graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation.
- Graduates work in companies of all sectors, sizes and locations, and many create their own start-ups. A fifth of them find their first job outside France.
- The average gross annual salary is €48,050 (Graduate First Job Report 2023).
- Students have many opportunities to interact with professionals during presentations, case study games and other events organized by the Corporate Relations Department. Students also benefit from the support of the Telecom Paris Alumni Association, which counts nearly 20,000 alumni.
Télécom Paris Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Télécom Paris. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
650 EUR
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
Merlion Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1800 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
10 Jun 2025
Scholarship Program for international students - Livinfrance
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
46 -8
2024
38 10
2023
48
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
71
2024
71 24
2023
95
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Student services
Over 40 clubs and associations offer a large variety of activities coordinated by the Student Union. The Union organizes many integration activities and weekend trips with a special focus on international students’ interests.
Students take part in cultural, musical, social, and business events: theater, film festival, dance courses, concerts, sustainable development, Employment forum, digital network/robotics/programming clubs. Festive activities are also a major asset of Télécom Paris student life ..
Sports are of course an important part of student life. Many disciplines are available and coordinated by the Bureau des Sports (Sport Union) and a licensed sports professor.
Housing services
Student housing is available close to the campus or in Paris (Cité Universitaire).
Télécom Paris has agreed upon partnerships with public or private providers to be able to provide affordable accommodation.
A dedicated assistance team helps students secure the best accommodation for their studies at Télécom Paris.
The International Relations team offers welcoming services including a residence permit management assistance.
Library services
Students have free and unrestricted access to the Télécom Paris library spaces and its rich paper and online publications. It is open all day until late even on weekends and holidays.
The library provides over 160 study seats, consultation computers, group work cubicles and 1 cafeteria.
Students may also access the other IP Paris school libraries.
ICT services
Students benefit from a whole range of IT services including individual account file repository, personal email and agenda account, free access to workstations, photocopying printing services and to the Télécom Paris Internet network. Student also have direct access to their schedule, academic results, course registrations through one unified tool.
Medical services
A school social worker and welfare counselor is available to all students who may need assistance with bursary and financial issues, social issues and any bureaucratic issues & paperwork.
A shool psychologist may as well be contacted for any personal, study-related, or campus life difficulties.
An IP Paris medical centre is available on campus.
Campus life
Télécom Paris is located on the Paris Saclay campus 20 km South-West of Paris. This scientific and business hub is one of the 8 most powerful innovation clusters in the world. It offers an extensive network of scientific, educational and sports facilities.
Télécom Paris is at the center of this unique ecosystem, drawing on the cross-disciplinary nature of its academic programs, research center and two business incubators. Its research carried out within 2 laboratories covers: Data Science and AI, Networks and Systems, Digital Trust, Design-interactions-perception, Mathematical modeling, Digital innovation.
Students have access to a wealth of learning facilities: an e-lab, a fab-lab, a design studio and library.Sports facilities
Sports are an important part of student life at Télécom Paris. One free afternoon per week enables students to practice. They may choose among 15 disciplines including badminton, gym, handball, sailing, tennis, volleyball, rugby.
Students also have access to the Ecole Polytechnique sport structures: swimming pool, horse riding, etc.
Sports are coordinated by the Bureau des Sports (BDS) which also takes part in the welcoming activities with a special focus on integrating international students.
Student clubs
Over 40 clubs and associations offer a large variety of activities coordinated by the Student Union. The Union also organizes many integration activities and weekend trips with a special focus on international students’ interests.
Students take part into the many sport, cultural, musical, social and business events: theater, film festival, dance courses, concerts, sustainable development, Internship and Employment forum, digital network / robotics / programming clubs.
Festive activities are a major asset of Télécom Paris student life with events such as the French regional cuisine day, the international food forum, the many contests, parties, etc.