Epitech, founded in 1999, is a private higher education institution specializing in computer science and IT, known for its project-based pedagogy and focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. It has multiple campuses in France and internationally.
Address: 24 rue Pasteur, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Île-de-France, France
Software Engineering & Development, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Cybersecurity & Networks
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.
Best For
Leading private IT school focused on project-based learning, software engineering, AI, and cybersecurity.
- 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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