Key data and rankings
Student numbers
- 350 students in the engineering cycle
- 100 engineering graduates per year
- 50% of girls
- 20% of international students
- Intense community involvement
- 135 students in Master’s programs
- About one hundred PhD students, of which 40% are international students
The program
Engineering cycle
- A program that covers all areas of chemistry: organic chemistry, materials chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, process engineering, energy, etc.
- A program in human sciences, management and entrepreneurship
- A research center that is closely aligned with the program
Master’s
- Chimie ParisTech - PSL is actively participating in 4 Master’s programs
PhD
- Nearly 40 theses are defended every year
- 15% of the theses are under a CIFRE agreement
Professional integration, engineering cycle
- Average salary between 37,000 and 41,000 euros/year
- 95% of the students who graduate from the engineering cycle are employed within 6 months of graduation.
- The program includes 12 months of internships
International
- 100% of engineering students travel abroad during their studies
- 17 dual-degree agreements
Faculty
- 96 research professors, of which 1/3 are CNRS researchers
Research
- 3 laboratories
- 11 research teams
Rankings in the press
Le Figaro Étudiant
In 2026, Chimie ParisTech – PSL ranked among the top 10 post-preparatory engineering schools in Le Figaro Étudiant. This ranking confirms the school's academic excellence, its international outlook, and the quality of its engineering graduates' professional integration.
Usine nouvelle
In 2026, Chimie ParisTech-PSL ranked 7th out of 121 engineering schools in Usine Nouvelle's 2026 rankings, with 66 points out of 100. This recognition illustrates the excellence of our training, the quality of our research, and the commitment of our engineers to designing and implementing sustainable technological solutions capable of meeting contemporary challenges.
L’Etudiant
In 2026, Chimie ParisTech-PSL ranked among the top 15 out of 174 schools in the L'Étudiant ranking, with an overall score of 80.5 points out of 119. The institution thus confirms its position among the best engineering schools in France and stands out for its ability to train engineers with a systemic vision, capable of responding to major industrial, scientific, and societal challenges, both in France and internationally.