Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris

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Chimie ParisTech, a prestigious 'Grande École' within PSL University, is renowned for its excellence in chemical engineering and chemistry, offering a rigorous scientific education. It excels in areas like materials science, process engineering, and analytical chemistry, preparing graduates for leading roles in chemical and related sectors. International students benefit from its integration into PSL, providing access to a broader academic community and resources, including master's programs with English-taught components and dedicated support from an international relations office. While the primary language of instruction is French, the institution actively promotes international exchanges and research collaborations. A distinctive characteristic is its strong emphasis on research-driven innovation and close ties with industry, ensuring graduates are at the forefront of scientific and technological advancements.

Background

Chimie ParisTech, officially École nationale supérieure de chimie de Paris (French pronunciation: [ekɔl nɑsjɔnal sypeʁjœʁ də ʃimi də paʁi]; "National High School of Chemistry of Paris") and also known as ENSCP or Chimie Paris, is a grande école and a constituent college of PSL Research University specialised in chemical science. It was founded in 1896 within the University of Paris and is located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. Most of the students enter the school after highly competitive exams known as the Concours commun Mines-Ponts, following at least two years of classes préparatoires. There is also a small number of excellent students from French universities admitted to the school. Chimie ParisTech is known as France's most selective chemical engineering college The school is a research center hosting ten laboratories which conduct high level research in various fields of chemistry.

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