Ecole Supérieure d'Electricité

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Ecole Supérieure d'Electricité (Supélec), a historically prestigious French Grande École, was renowned for its excellence in electrical engineering and information sciences. Now integrated into CentraleSupélec, it continues this legacy, offering rigorous engineering programs in areas like energy, telecommunications, and computer science. International students benefit from a vibrant, multicultural environment, with numerous exchange programs, English-taught master's degrees, and dedicated support services through CentraleSupélec's international office. The institution is particularly known for its strong industry connections and research-driven curriculum, preparing graduates for high-impact careers globally. A distinctive characteristic is its pioneering role in electrical engineering education in France, which it now brings to the broader scope of CentraleSupélec.

Background

École supérieure d'électricité (French pronunciation: [ekɔl sypeʁjœʁ delɛktʁisite], lit. 'Higher School of Electricity'), commonly known as Supélec (French pronunciation: [sypelɛk]), was a French graduate school of engineering. It was one of the most prestigious grandes écoles in France in the field of electrical engineering, energy and information sciences. In 2015, Supélec merged with École Centrale Paris and became CentraleSupélec, a constituent member of Université Paris-Saclay. Founded in 1894 and initially located in the 15th district of Paris, it was moved to Gif-sur-Yvette in 1975. Since then, two more campuses have been established, in Rennes in 1972 and Metz in 1985. It is a member of Top Industrial Managers for Europe (TIME) network. It is also a member of the CESAER Association and n+i Engineering Studies.

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