IP Paris launched a fast-track admission procedure for students already accepted to a U.S. university.

The "IP Paris Fast-Track Admission Procedure," is an initiative specifically tailored for students who have secured admission to a Master’s or PhD program at one of the world’s Top 50 universities—according to global rankings such as QS, Times Higher Education (THE), or the Shanghai Ranking—but who may be prevented from traveling to the U.S. for the start of the 2025–2026 academic year.

This fast-track solution reflects IP Paris’s commitment to scientific excellence and academic inclusion in a time when mobility and access to higher education are increasingly disrupted by factors beyond students' control.

“IP Paris aims to provide a swift and rigorous solution for international students facing administrative hurdles beyond their control,” said Thierry Coulhon, President of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris. “This initiative is fully aligned with our mission to promote openness, scientific excellence, and the welcoming of global talent.”

Through this new pathway, the institution offers affected students the opportunity to join its Master's or PhD Track programs without losing a year of academic progress. This ensures continuity in their pursuit of world-class education and research opportunities.

Eligibility and Evaluation

To be considered, candidates must:

• Have received admission to a U.S. university ranked in the global Top 50 (QS, THE, or Shanghai).
• Submit a complete application file in English or French, or with an official translation.
• Undergo an academic evaluation by a dedicated IP Paris committee.
• Be eligible for enrollment within the available capacity of relevant programs at IP Paris or its member schools.

Full details of the application process are available on the official website:  https://www.ip-paris.fr/en/fast-track-admissions

A Hub of Excellence at the Heart of Europe

The Institut Polytechnique de Paris is a world-renowned academic and research institution, bringing together six of France’s most prestigious engineering schools: École Polytechnique, ENSTA, École des ponts et chaussées (ENPC), ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris, and Télécom SudParis. United under the IP Paris umbrella, these schools offer a diverse and rigorous educational environment for the world’s brightest students in science, technology, and engineering.