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École polytechnique
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French engineering grande école (selective higher education institution)
École polytechnique is a highly selective French engineering school that trains students in advanced technical and scientific fields. It is considered one of France's most prestigious higher education institutions and plays an important role in educating engineers and leaders for industry, research, and public service.
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Research organization · ROR
- Type
- Education, Funder
- Founded
- 1795
- Location
- Palaiseau, France
- Also known as
- l'X
- Status
- Active
GRID grid.10877.39 · ISNI 0000 0001 2158 1279
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École polytechnique ( French pronunciation: [ekɔl pɔlitɛknik], lit. 'Polytechnic School'; also known as Polytechnique or l'X [liks]) is a grande école located in Palaiseau, France. It specializes in science and engineering and is a founding member of the Polytechnic Institute of Paris.
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