École des Ponts ParisTech

École des Ponts ParisTech is a French public engineering university, founded in 1747 by Daniel-Charles Trudaine. It is located in Marne-la-Vallée, in the suburbs of Paris.

École des Ponts ParisTech was founded in 1747 by Daniel-Charles Trudaine, intendant of the Ponts et Chaussées (Bridges and Roads). The school was initially created to train civil engineers, responsible for the construction and maintenance of transportation and communication infrastructure.

The school's first class consisted of 50 students, and it was initially located in a small house in Paris. In 1775, the school took its current name, École nationale des ponts et chaussées, and moved to a larger building.

During the French Revolution, the school was temporarily closed, but it reopened in 1795. In the 19th century, the school underwent a period of rapid expansion, and it became one of the most prestigious engineering schools in France.

In the 20th century, École des Ponts ParisTech continued to grow and develop. The school introduced new programs in transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and other fields. It also established partnerships with universities around the world.

Today, École des Ponts ParisTech is a leading engineering school with a global reputation.

École des Ponts ParisTech is a prestigious institution with a rich history. It continues to play a leading role in the education and training of engineers from around the world.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2025, École des Ponts ParisTech is positioned as the #205 top university in the world, which makes it the #6 top university in France. The university's global rank decreased by 13 points from last year.