École Polytechnique, France’s leading engineering institution, and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University have officially welcomed the first cohort of students for their Global Dual Degree in Engineering, a joint Bachelor’s and Master’s program. This inaugural group consists of 13 students, with 62% being women and 69% international students, hailing from countries such as Montenegro, India, Uzbekistan, Greece, the US, and Switzerland. This program offers students a unique opportunity to gain a global perspective on science and global engineering education while fostering a diverse, international learning environment.
The global dual degree, taught entirely in English, provides students with the opportunity to study at École Polytechnique in France for 3 years and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University in the United States for 18 months, allowing them to benefit from the expertise and resources of both institutions. Graduates will pioneer novel solutions in a range of fields, including sustainability, resource management and climate change. This academic experience not only provides a well-rounded educational experience, but also broadens cultural horizons, preparing students for success in an increasingly interconnected world.
École Polytechnique’s Bachelor Program allows students to customise their academic journey according to their professional goals with double-track options: Mathematics and Economics, Mathematics and Computer Science or Mathematics and Physics. Whilst the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University offers the choice of nine Master’s programs according to the double track chosen for their Bachelor’s degree.
Promotion to Columbia’s Master’s degree programs will be decided by the Student Progression Committee.
“École Polytechnique and Columbia University, both part of the Alliance Program, have a long history of collaboration. They have joined forced to make students from both institutions ready to address the world’s most urgent challenges,” said Chrystelle Legrand, Bachelor Program Director.
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