“ENS Paris-Saclay is a French grande école and research university in the Paris-Saclay cluster. It is part of the Écoles normales supérieures system, and is known for training researchers, academics, high-level teachers, engineers, public sector experts and specialists in science, technology, humanities, social sciences, economics, management, design and applied research. The institution has a clear profile of research-led education and is adequate for students who want academic training rather than only professional training.

ENS Paris-Saclay is a multi-disciplinary school. It is strong in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, engineering sciences, mechanics, electronics, civil engineering, economics, management, social sciences, design, humanities, and education. The school's academic model is rigorous and research-based. Students are trained in advanced coursework, laboratory work, research projects, seminars, academic writing, preparation for teaching, and interdisciplinary study.

The institution benefits a lot from its location in Paris-Saclay, one of Europe’s most important research and innovation clusters. Students benefit from laboratories, partner universities, engineering schools, research centres, technology companies and public research organisations. This makes ENS Paris-Saclay an interesting choice for students who want to pursue doctoral studies, academic research, high-level scientific careers, public sector research, or advanced roles in engineering and innovation.

ENS Paris-Saclay differs from a normal public university by its strong focus on academic excellence, research training and preparation for intellectual leadership. Students will be expected to work in depth with theory, methods, experimentation and original research. Many graduates progress to PhD programmes, research laboratories, university teaching, engineering research, public administration, education, technology, data science, economics and policy-related roles.

The school is best suited for students with good academic records and serious interest in research, teaching, innovation or advanced scientific work. “Thanks to its selective education, its multidisciplinary strengths, and its access to research at Paris-Saclay, it is one of the strongest institutions in France for students who are preparing a long-term academic or research-based career.”