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ESIEE Paris, ranked 8th among engineering schools and 1st among post-A-level institutions in L’Usine Nouvelle’s 2026 rankings
ESIEE Paris has reaffirmed its position among the top engineering schools in France. This is according to the latest rankings published by L’Usine Nouvelle on 7 January 2026.
Overall standings
- 8th place in the overall rankings out of 121 schools
- 1st place among post-baccalaureate schools across all regions
" This year, only one post-baccalaureate school has made it into the top 10: ESIEE Paris, which achieved very consistent results across all four criteria. "
Article from "L’Usine Nouvelle"
ESIEE Paris has stood out this year with a significant rise in the Research category
- 22nd place in the overall standings
- +13 places compared to 2025
"L’Usine Nouvelle" ranking is based on four main criteria:
- Career placement: 30 points
- Research: 30 points
- Links with industry: 25 points
- International focus: 15 points
This recognition is due to recent developments within the school
This success reflects ESIEE Paris’s ongoing efforts to provide its students with high-quality courses that are grounded in the realities of the professional world and geared towards the challenges of the future. The recent merger with ESIPE (École Supérieure d’Ingénieurs de Paris-Est) has helped to expand its range of courses and strengthen its ties with various industrial sectors.
A huge well done to the entire ESIEE Paris community – students, lecturers, researchers, administrative staff and partners – who, through their dedication, play a part every day in training the engineers of the future!