ECE. Ecole d'ingénieurs

What ECE. Ecole d'ingénieurs does

ECE (Ecole d'Ingénieurs) is a French private engineering school founded in 1919 in Paris as Ecole Centrale de TSF by Eugène Poirot, originally focused on wireless telegraphy. Today the school operates five campuses across Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Rennes and Marseille, and is wholly owned by the OMNES Education group, a private multi-disciplinary higher education institution that runs 12 schools with approximately 40,000 students and 215,000 alumni. ECE's portfolio comprises a 5-year Grande École Engineer program (CTI-accredited, 12 specialization majors covering AI, Cybersecurity, Data, Embedded Systems, Defense, Nuclear Energy and Connected Vehicles), three-year Bachelor programs in AI/Application Development/Cybersecurity, MSc programs (5 CGE-labelled), and a Mastère Data Engineer, supplemented by 8 minors and 13 in-depth options enabling what the school markets as "1,001 possible paths."

The school's technology profile is anchored by the Intelligence Lab — described as France's first generative-AI-dedicated research center, launched in 2024 and housing ECE-built models ranked N1 on Hugging Face and N2 on EQ Bench — and Milo, an in-house AI learning companion robot launched in 2025 and designed entirely by ECE faculty and students. Supporting infrastructure includes the LyRIDS research center, La FabriK student incubator, a Fablab for prototyping, and partnerships with IBM (Quantum Computing), AWS (Cloud Architecture), Pega/Capgemini (Business Process Automation) and Université d'Orsay (Nanotechnology).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees across its four program tiers, supplemented by apprenticeship contracts with approximately 800 partner companies (Orange, Capgemini, Thales, EDF, SAP, Microsoft, Valeo, Bouygues, Sopra Steria, Ministère des Armées) and the apprenticeship tax. Distribution leverages the French national Parcoursup admission platform, personalized one-on-one meetings (RDV Perso), open-house events and WhatsApp communication for prospective students, while 142 partner universities in 50 countries (including Polytechnique, Centrale and Sorbonne) support international mobility and 46 double-degree programs. Specific tuition amounts and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

ECE. Ecole d'ingénieurs

Legal name

ECE

Website

https://ece.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ECE is a French private engineering school (founded 1919) operating across five campuses in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Rennes and Marseille within the OMNES Education group, delivering CTI-accredited Grande École, Bachelor, MSc and Mastère programs to students in digital engineering, AI, cybersecurity, data and energy.

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: ECE generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by students enrolled in its various programs including the engineering degree (Grande Ecole), Bachelor programs, MSc programs, and specialized mastère. The school is a private engineering institution with tuition costs varying by program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ECE delivers higher education programs including the 5-year Grande École Engineer degree (CTI-accredited, with 12 majors such as Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems, and Connected Vehicles), 3-year Bachelor programs in AI/Application Development/Cybersecurity, and MSc programs (1-2 years) in AI, Cybersecurity Management, Data Management, and Sustainable Energy Futures. The school also offers the Mastère Data Engineer and supports research and innovation through the Intelligence Lab (France's first generative AI research center), the LyRIDS research laboratory, and the La FabriK student incubator.

Product overview

ECE (Ecole d'Ingénieurs) operates as a higher education institution offering a multi-tiered portfolio of engineering and technology programs. The core offering includes the 5-year Grande École Engineer Program (accredited by CTI) with 12 specialization majors covering AI, Cybersecurity, Data, Embedded Systems, and more; Bachelor programs (3-year) in AI, Application Development, and Cybersecurity; MSc programs (1-2 year) in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Management, and Sustainable Energy; and a Mastère Data Engineer. Supporting offerings include the Intelligence Lab (France's first generative AI research center), Milo AI learning companion, La FabriK incubator for student entrepreneurs, and LyRIDS research center. The school also provides in-depth options and minors for specialization, all delivered through traditional or work-study formats across five campuses in France.

Differentiator

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Brands

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

Products and services

• Grande École Engineer Program (Programme Ingénieur) A 5-year engineering degree program accredited by the French Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur (CTI), conferring the Grade Master. The program offers 12 specialization majors including Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems, Connected Vehicles, Aerospace, Digital Transformation, Energy & Environment, Nuclear Energy Systems, Health & Technology, Defense & Technology, and Quantitative Finance. Accessible post-Bac, Bac+1, Bac+2, Bac+3, or Bac+4, with alternating work-study options available from the first year.
• Bachelor Programs in Computer Science Three-year Bachelor programs (Grade Licence) in Computer Science with three specializations: Artificial Intelligence, Application Developer (Concepteur Développeur d'Applications), and Cybersecurity & Networks Administrator (Administrateur d'Infrastructures Sécurisées). Accessible post-Bac, Bac+1, or Bac+2. Includes work-study options.
• MSc Programs (Master of Science) Master of Science programs offered in 1 or 2 years for students holding Bac+3, Bac+4, or Bac+5. Specializations include MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc AI for Business Transformation, MSc Management de la Cybersécurité (Cybersecurity Management), MSc Data Management, and MSc Sustainable Energy Futures. Five of the programs carry the CGE label. Designed in partnership with corporate partners.
• Mastère Data Engineer Expert-level specialized program (Mastère) in data engineering for advanced professional qualifications. Designed for students seeking deep specialization in data engineering disciplines.
• Intelligence Lab France's first research center dedicated to generative AI, featuring cutting-edge computing infrastructure, serving as a hub connecting students, researchers, and industry partners. Provides privileged access to advanced computing resources and hosts AI models ranked N1 globally on Hugging Face and N2 on EQ Bench.
• La FabriK Incubator Student incubator (La FabriK For Good) dedicated to entrepreneurial projects with social impact (projets à impact). Supports student startups and innovation projects developed by ECE students.
• LyRIDS Research Center ECE's research laboratory (LyRIDS) conducting research in digital sciences and engineering, with permanent members, associated members, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral students. Supports publications and research ecosystem links with industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of graduates find employment within 2 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

AI capability11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• OMNES EducationcoreOthersECE belongs to the OMNES Education group, a private multidisciplinary higher education institution with 12 schools, 215,000 alumni, 3,000 experts, 40,000 students, and 19 campuses in France and abroad. OMNES provides shared infrastructure, administrative services, and a multidisciplinary educational ecosystem.
• PolytechniquemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 142 prestigious university partners enabling student exchanges and double-degree programs. Part of France's elite engineering institutions.
• CentralemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university among 142 international academic partners for exchanges and double-degree programs. Elite French engineering school network.
• Sorbonne UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university among 142 international academic partners for student exchanges and double-degree programs.
• Université d'Orsay (Paris XI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Nanotechnology in-depth option, offering students access to research facilities and academic expertise in materials, optronics, environment, energy, biotechnology, and biomedical fields.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Quantum Computing in-depth option. IBM provides expertise and resources for students to understand, master quantum technologies, and develop skills in quantum computing.
• CapgeminiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for Business Process Automation in-depth option with CGI. Capgemini provides training on Pega platform and professional certification preparation.
• CGIminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for Cyber-Physical Systems in-depth option, with CGI experts teaching students about creating, maintaining, and managing Cyber-Physical worlds.
• AlstomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner for Energy & Environment major, providing industry expertise in sustainable transportation and energy solutions.
• Dassault SystèmesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner for Energy & Environment major, providing 3D design and simulation software expertise for sustainable engineering.
• ExpleominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner for Energy & Environment major, providing engineering consulting and technical expertise.
• SNCFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner for Connected & Autonomous Vehicle major, providing expertise in rail transportation and mobility solutions.
• Orange, Capgemini, CGI, Microsoft, OnePoint, SAP, EDF, Bouygues, Sopra Steria, Thales, ValeomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor800 partner companies that actively recruit ECE students for internships, apprenticeships, and graduate positions. These include major French and international technology, consulting, energy, and automotive companies. These partnerships facilitate work-study opportunities and career placement for graduates.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ingenieursece?lang=fr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChDjT_TO0htcqyHMVUU2lRw
• Facebookfacebook.com/eceingenieurs
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/school/ece-paris-lyon
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecoleece

Compliance5 records

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Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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