ECE Paris

What ECE Paris does

ECE Paris is a private French engineering Grande École founded in 1919 (originally as Ecole Centrale de TSF by Eugène Poirot) and now part of the OMNES Education group, which operates 15 schools, 40,000 students, 215,000 alumni, and 19 campuses across France and abroad. The school delivers a 5-year Programme Ingénieur (Grade Master, CTI-accredited), 3-year Bachelor programs in Computer Science, and 1–2 year MSc programs (CGE-labelled) across five French campuses: Paris (HQ at 10 Rue Sextius Michel), Lyon, Bordeaux, Rennes, and Marseille. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees (e.g., MSc Data Management at €11,750/year for French residents and €12,450/year for international students) supplemented by apprenticeship tuition contributions from approximately 800 corporate partners and corporate-sponsored training. Outcomes are a core selling point: 98% of graduates find employment within two months at an average starting salary of €48,200 gross/year, with a 100% net employment rate at six months per the Qualimetrie study of the class of 2022.

The technology and product surface is centered on digital engineering with 12+ engineering majors and 8 MSc specializations spanning AI/Data, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, Embedded Systems, Connected & Autonomous Vehicles, Nuclear Energy Systems, Finance & Quantitative Engineering, Aerospace, Health & Technology, and Defense & Technology. Notable proprietary assets include the Intelligence Lab — the first French generative AI lab, where ECE ranks #1 on Hugging Face and #2 on EQ Bench — the LyRIDS research center, and Milo, an in-house AI student robot companion. Specialized in-depth options cover Quantum Computing (with IBM), Business Process Automation (with Pega/Capgemini), Trustworthy AI, Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, and Nanotechnologies (with University Paris-Saclay).

Go-to-market operates through a hybrid model: direct recruitment via the French Parcoursup platform for post-bac students, a self-serve website and international application portal, campus-based admissions teams with Microsoft Outlook appointment booking across all five sites, and a 142-university partner network spanning 50 countries that feeds Erasmus+ exchanges and 46 double-degree pathways. Distribution is amplified by the OMNES Education group infrastructure, and the apprenticeship channel is mediated by ~800 corporate partners including Orange, Capgemini, Microsoft, SAP, EDF, Thales, Valeo, Renault, BNP Paribas, HSBC, Deloitte, and the French Ministry of the Army. Marketing combines owned digital channels (ece.fr, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp), open-house events, press coverage in French media rankings (L'Etudiant, L'Usine Nouvelle, EDUNIVERSAL), and group-level cross-promotion through the OMNES alumni network.

Name

ECE Paris

Legal name

ECE Paris

Website

https://ece.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ECE Paris is a private French Grande École of digital engineering, founded in 1919 and part of OMNES Education, offering a CTI-accredited 5-year engineering program, Bachelor, and MSc tracks across five French campuses. It serves secondary-to-postgraduate students with strong AI, cybersecurity, and data specializations, supported by France's first generative AI lab.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees – MSc Programs: ECE generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students. Tuition varies by program and student residency status. For example, MSc Data Management charges €11,750/year for French students and €12,450/year for international students. Application fees of €70 apply (€50 for international students, free for CROUS scholarship recipients).
2. Work-Study / Apprenticeship Contracts: ECE offers apprenticeship programs where students alternate between school and company. Companies pay a portion of the tuition and student salaries under French work-study contracts, generating revenue through company contributions to training costs.
3. Corporate Partnerships & Services: ECE generates revenue through close relationships with approximately 800 partner companies. Companies engage with ECE for talent recruitment, R&D collaborations, and custom training programs. The school also manages company relations through its Service des Relations Entreprises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ECE Paris is a private Grande École of digital engineering founded in 1919, offering CTI-accredited 5-year engineering degree programs, 3-year Bachelor programs, and 1-2 year MSc Master of Science programs across 5 French campuses (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Rennes, Marseille). The school specializes in AI, cybersecurity, data, embedded systems, cloud engineering, connected/autonomous vehicles, finance engineering, aerospace, energy, and health technology. It operates France's first Intelligence Lab dedicated to generative AI and provides apprenticeship/work-study options from year one with 800+ corporate partners.

Product overview

ECE Paris is a private engineering school founded in 1919, part of OMNES Education group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of digital engineering programs. The core offerings include the 5-year Programme Ingénieur (Grande École) accredited by CTI with 12+ majors (Data & AI, Cybersécurité, Véhicule Connecté & Autonome, Systèmes Embarqués, Cloud Engineering, Finance Quantitative, Santé & Technologie, Aéronautique & Spatial, and others), 3-year Bachelor programmes in computer science, and MSc Master of Science programs (Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity Management, Data Management, Sustainable Energy Futures) with CGE accreditation. The institution operates France's first Intelligence Lab dedicated to generative AI, features research through the LyRIDS laboratory, and offers specialized options including Trustworthy AI and Quantum Computing. Programs emphasize practical skills through partnerships with industry leaders including PSA, Renault, Capgemini, Orange, and IBM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Intelligence Lab: First Intelligence Lab in France dedicated to generative AI, featuring cutting-edge infrastructure for innovation, meeting hub for students, researchers and businesses, with privileged access to advanced computing resources.
• La FabriK

Products and services

• Programme Ingénieur (Engineering Program) 5-year engineering degree program accredited by CTI (Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur) with 12 majors covering Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Connected & Autonomous Vehicles, Embedded Systems, Cloud Engineering, Finance & Quantitative Engineering, Health & Technology, Aeronautics & Space, Energy, Defense, and Digital Transformation. Accessible post-Bac, with options for work-study (alternance) from the first year. Awards Grade Master recognized by the French state.
• Bachelor Programmes 3-year professional bachelor's degree (Grade Licence) in computer science with specializations in AI Development, Application Development (Concepteur Développeur d'Applications), Data & AI Development (Développeur Data et IA), and Secure Infrastructure Administration (Administrateur d'Infrastructures Sécurisées). Accessible post-Bac, Bac+1, or Bac+2, with options for initial or work-study format.
• MSc (Master of Science) Programmes

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of graduates find employment in less than 2 months after completing their studies (study by Qualimetrie, class of 2022)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• OMNES EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECE is a member institution of OMNES Education, a private multidisciplinary higher education and research group. The group encompasses 15 schools, 40,000 students, 215,000 alumni, 3,000 faculty/experts, and 19 campuses across France and internationally (Abidjan, Barcelona, Geneva, Lausanne, London, Monaco, Munich). ECE shares campuses, administrative services, and student recruitment channels with other group schools.
• PolytechniqueflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 142 prestigious university partners (including Centrale, Sorbonne) for student exchanges, double degrees, and international academic collaborations.
• CentraleflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 142 prestigious university partners for student exchanges, double degrees, and international academic collaborations.
• Sorbonne UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 142 prestigious university partners for student exchanges, double degrees, and international academic collaborations.
• 142 University Partners (global)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECE maintains partnerships with 142 universities in 50 countries, enabling student exchanges, semester abroad programs, and 46 double-degree opportunities in France and internationally.
• CapgeminicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic technology partner co-developing the Cloud Engineering & Management major and business process automation option (Pega). Capgemini contributes industry expertise, curriculum design, and graduate recruitment.
• OrangecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate partner company recruiting ECE graduates across technology and digital transformation domains.
• MicrosoftcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate technology partner providing platforms and recruiting ECE graduates across AI and cloud computing domains.
• SAPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnterprise software partner offering specialized education and recruiting graduates for SAP ERP consulting roles.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for the Quantum Computing in-depth option, enabling students to understand and master quantum technologies, particularly quantum computing, in partnership with IBM.
• Pega (with Capgemini)coreTechnology or IntegrationBusiness process automation option offered in partnership with Pega and Capgemini, training students on Pega Infinity platform leading to two highly sought-after certifications (Pega Certified System Architect and Pega Certified Data Scientist).
• Renault GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic automotive partner co-developing the Autonomous Vehicle training module with ECE. This collaboration between PSA (now part of Stellantis) and Renault is unique in France. ECE participates in the automotive investment plan with this partner.
• ValeocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive technology partner collaborating on the Connected & Autonomous Vehicle major, contributing expertise in vehicle technology and sensors.
• Faurecia (now part of FORVIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive technology partner contributing to the Connected & Autonomous Vehicle major and recruiting graduates.
• University of Paris-Saclay (Orsay)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the Nanotechnologies in-depth option, offered in partnership with the University of Orsay (Paris XI), offering potential in materials, optronics, environment, energy, biotechnology, and biomedical fields.
• ThalescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDefense and technology partner recruiting ECE graduates and contributing to defense and technology programs.
• EDFcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy sector partner recruiting graduates and collaborating on energy transition and sustainability programs.
• BouyguesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction and engineering group partner recruiting ECE graduates.
• Sopra SteriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology consulting partner recruiting ECE graduates in cybersecurity and digital transformation.
• French Ministry of the ArmycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner collaborating on defense and technology programs and recruiting graduates for defense-related positions.
• CGIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIT services and consulting partner recruiting ECE graduates.
• OnePointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital transformation company recruiting ECE graduates.
• Total (now TotalEnergies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraditional energy sector partner mentioned in the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures program as part of the sector's transformation and recruitment of new energy profiles.
• ENGIEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraditional energy sector partner mentioned in the MSc Sustainable Energy Futures program as part of the sector's transformation and recruitment of new energy profiles.
• AlstomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility and rail infrastructure partner contributing to the Energy & Environment major.
• SNCFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRailway company partner contributing to energy and sustainability programs.
• Dassault SystèmesminorGTM or Marketing Partner3D experience and simulation software partner contributing to engineering and product design programs.
• ExpleominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEngineering consulting partner contributing to the Energy & Environment major.
• BarclaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner contributing to the Finance & Quantitative Engineering major.
• BNP ParibasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner contributing to the Finance & Quantitative Engineering major.
• HSBCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner contributing to the Finance & Quantitative Engineering major.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services and consulting partner contributing to the Finance & Quantitative Engineering major.
• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union mobility program enabling student exchanges within Europe. ECE participates in the Erasmus+ program for outgoing and incoming student mobility.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ESME: ESME is a French private engineering Grande École offering multidisciplinary engineering programs with concentrations in AI, robotics, energy, and embedded systems, also part of IONIS Education Group. Competes head-to-head with ECE on Grande École Ingénieur rankings and post-bac IT/engineering applicants.
• EPITA: EPITA is a leading French private engineering school specializing in IT, AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering, part of IONIS Education Group. Directly comparable to ECE as a private Grande École targeting the same post-bac IT engineering student segment with strong apprenticeship ties.
• ESIEE Paris: ESIEE Paris is a CTI-accredited engineering school within the CCI Paris Île-de-France network, offering programs in computer science, embedded systems, AI, and energy. Comparable to ECE in program portfolio, accreditation status, and Paris-based post-bac engineering positioning.
• EPITECH: EPITECH is a French Grande École specializing in IT and digital innovation, part of IONIS Education Group. Directly comparable to ECE as a private IT/AI-focused engineering school competing for the same post-bac tech students with apprenticeship pathways.
• ESIGELEC: ESIGELEC is a CTI-accredited French engineering school in Rouen with programs in electronics, IT, telecommunications, embedded systems, and networks/mobility. Comparable in private-school engineering education model and CTI accreditation; weaker brand than ECE in AI specifically.

Broad incumbents

• INSA Lyon: INSA Lyon is one of France's largest public engineering schools with a strong reputation in computer science, electrical engineering, and materials. Comparable to ECE on engineering program breadth and CTI accreditation, but operates at a much larger scale and lower tuition as a public institution.
• IMT Atlantique: IMT Atlantique is a leading public Grande École within Institut Mines-Télécom, with strong programs in computer science, AI, cybersecurity, energy, and embedded systems. Comparable to ECE on engineering specialization breadth and CTI accreditation, but with deeper research budget and stronger public-sector reputation.
• ENSEEIHT: ENSEEIHT is a historic public engineering Grande École in Toulouse (INP group) with programs in computer science, electronics, and applied mathematics. Comparable to ECE on CTI-accredited engineering curriculum and specializations, with stronger public-school research profile.
• Polytech group: Polytech is a network of public engineering schools affiliated with French universities, offering multidisciplinary engineering programs including computer science and embedded systems. Comparable to ECE on engineering program structure and CTI-accredited degrees, competing for similar French post-bac applicants at lower tuition.

Emerging players

• EURECOM: EURECOM is a graduate engineering school and research center near Sophia Antipolis focused on digital sciences (AI, cybersecurity, mobile networks, data science). Comparable to ECE's graduate-level MSc portfolio, particularly in AI and cybersecurity, with a stronger telecom-systems research profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ingenieursECE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChDjT_TO0htcqyHMVUU2lRw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ECE.Paris
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ece-paris-ecole-d
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecoleece

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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