Epitech is a French institution devoted to computing and information technology. It was founded in 1999, has its registered seat in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre south of Paris, and belongs to the IONIS Education Group.
Its campuses are spread across France, among them Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Rennes and Toulouse, and the network also includes sites abroad such as Barcelona and Berlin. This spread lets students study in a regional city rather than only in the Paris area.
The core programme is the five-year Grande École course, whose diploma is visé by the French Ministry of Higher Education. Alongside it the institution runs bachelor and master of science tracks as well as MBA programmes.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Ergonomics and UX, Mathematics, Project Management, Quality, Robotics, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
Master
Status:
Private
Partnerships:
Part of IONIS Education Group. Numerous partnerships with tech companies and startups for projects, internships, and recruitment.
Research:
Project-based software development, AI and machine learning applications, Cybersecurity and ethical hacking, Web and mobile technologies, Entrepreneurship in tech.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
600
Current students***:
6000 (France)
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Innovative project-based learning, strong focus on coding and practical skills, entrepreneurial mindset, large network of campuses.
Cons
Private institution with tuition fees, intensive and demanding curriculum, less theoretical than traditional engineering schools.
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FAQ
What does Epitech teach?
It is a French institution devoted to computing and information technology, with a five-year Grande École course as its core programme.
When was Epitech founded, and where is its seat?
It dates from 1999, and its registered seat is in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, in the Paris region. Several of its campuses are in other French cities.
Which group does Epitech belong to?
It is a member of the IONIS Education Group, according to both its own site and encyclopaedic sources.
In which cities does Epitech teach?
French campuses include Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Rennes and Toulouse, and international sites include Barcelona and Berlin. The list of campuses changes over time, so the official site is the reference.
What status does the Grande École diploma have?
The five-year diploma is visé by the French Ministry of Higher Education, a ministerial endorsement of the diploma.
Does the institution offer programmes besides the five-year course?
Yes, bachelor and master of science tracks exist, along with MBA programmes.
Where can tuition and admission details be found?
Fees and entry procedures are published by Epitech itself and vary by campus and programme, so the official website should be checked for the current year.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Innovation, Machine Learning, Project Management, Software, Software Development Kit (SDK), User experience (UX)
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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