The School and its community

École nationale des ponts et chaussées has confirmed its commitment to professional equality by publishing its 2024 index. With an overall score of 80 points, the institution exceeds the regulatory requirements set for the civil service. In accordance...

Lighthouses, bridges, and other engineering structures... the “model gallery,” mainly composed of models of buildings constructed by civil engineers, was housed by the École nationale des ponts et chaussées from its creation in 1747 until its demolition...

The Scientific Council is responsible for proposing priorities for scientific policy to the School Council. It may be consulted on any issue relating to the performance of the laboratories and to PhD programs. The chair is selected by Ministry in charge...

The publishing activities of the Documentation, Archives and Heritage Department are at the heart of the École nationale des ponts et chaussées' mission to disseminate scientific knowledge and promote its educational productions. This includes the...

Preliminary remarks The brand name “École des Ponts ParisTech” has been replaced by our official name: “ École nationale des ponts et chaussées” (with no capitals on “ponts” and “chaussées”). The “É” is written with an acute accent (keys ALT+144). The...

Find out more about the recurring and exceptional events that mark the life of École nationale des ponts et chaussées. Matinales des Ponts The aim of the Matinales des Ponts is to enable participants to learn more about the areas of excellence of the...

Every year, engineering students can take advantage of conferences given by experts and well-known personalities from the scientific and academic world. They also benefit from comprehensive seminars on specific topics. The aim of all these conferences is...

Recruitment opportunities All current recruitment opportunities are available on our dedicated website (in French). Visit the website Faculty positions Find our more on the French website.

A rich array of student associations and high quality sports facilities offers students at École nationale des ponts et chaussées a vibrant campus life just 20 minutes from the heart of Paris on the RER A express railroad. With some 15 associations and...

Apart from its main premises on the Descartes Campus, École nationale des ponts et chaussées is present on other sites. École nationale des ponts et chaussées is based at Champs-sur-Marne, on the Cité Descartes campus which is the largest higher education...

Find all the information you need about life at École nationale des ponts et chaussées on the Descartes Campus, as well as at its other sites.