The engineering school market - France

Since 2020, the global higher education market, inclusive of engineering schools, has seen significant growth trends and transformations. Valued at $477.12 billion in 2022, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.03% until 2030. In terms of engineering education, France aims to increase the number of engineering graduates to 50,000 by 2027, with 46,827 engineers having graduated in 2021. Despite a slight year-on-year increase in graduates (+6%), the target remains ambitious. The French engineering school landscape is marked by the internationalization of institutes and a high proportion of research work, with active researchers responsible for 52% of total teaching hours. Notably, around 100 start-ups and spin-offs were created between 2019 and 2021 by DEFI schools, illustrating the role of engineering schools in fostering innovation. Moreover, international exposure is significant, with 18% of the student body comprised of international students and 48% of doctoral students enrolled in engineering schools coming from abroad. There has been a growing trend towards private engineering schools which, between 2016 and 2021, saw a 37% increase in enrolment compared to a 13% increase for public schools. Furthermore, nearly 80% of CTI-accredited courses have obtained the "EUR-ACE" label, an indicator of quality at the European level. Lastly, French engineering schools play a pivotal role in research, with 17,500 doctoral students being supervised by the schools' staff, and a significant portion of theses defended in the field of exact sciences and their applications being related to engineering schools..Title: Navigating the Dynamic Landscape of the French Engineering Education Market In recent years, the French engineering school market has demonstrated robustness in terms of student enrollment and international presence, while also facing the challenge of maintaining competitiveness in the global educational arena. With over 200 engineering schools accredited by the Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur (CTI), France offers a diverse range of options for students pursuing a scientific and technological education, leading to an engineering diploma equivalent to a master's degree. As of 2022, the number of students enrolled in French engineering schools hovered around the quarter-million mark, a substantial pooling of future engineers, considering that there were between 40,000 and 50,000 graduates per year – nearly three in ten being women and one in seven being international students. This participation reflects both the growing demand for engineers and the acknowledged quality of French engineering education. The international attractiveness of French engineering schools is reflected in the fact that around one in five students come from abroad, keeping France on the map as a desirable destination for technological education. Programs like BRAFITEC have notably promoted Franco-Brazilian educational exchanges, and significant participation from Moroccan and Chinese students also highlights diverse international connections. Moreover, the recent developments in France’s educational policies aim at addressing the imminent shortfall of engineers, projected to be around 50,000 to 55,000 by 2030, by increasing the output of engineering graduates. The government has pledged to raise the number of graduates to 50,000 per annum by 2027. This target aligns with the need to fuel the green industrial revolution, where engineers play an essential role. Further boosting the dynamism of this sector, engineering schools are making significant contributions to innovation and research in the country. With approximately 440 startups and spin-offs reported to be created between 2019 and 2021 and over 1,700 patent application publications in those years, it's clear that these institutions are serving as fertile grounds for technological advancements. Maintaining stability in an evolving global market, French engineering schools are progressively forging partnerships, expanding international collaboration, and attracting global talent. These efforts are part of a broader trend in higher education towards flexible learning, technological integration, and meeting the complex demands of a rapidly changing world. All these factors put together describe a vibrant, competitive, and forward-looking marketplace for French engineering education, against the backdrop of a global sector valued at hundreds of billions and with a steadily climbing annual growth rate. It is a field marked by deep-rooted traditions,.### Key Players Shaping the Engineering Education Landscape in France In the panorama of French engineering education, certain institutions stand above the rest as significant players, contributing dynamically to the grooming of future engineers. Their stature in the education industry is informed by their academic reputation, research prowess, international outreach, and the vast networks they belong to. **École Polytechnique**, often referred to as l'X, holds a prestigious spot in the market. Its reputation is not just national but global, attracting top-tier faculty and students from around the world. Polytechnique distinguishes itself with its intensive scientific curriculum and has become synonymous with excellence. **Mines Paris - PSL** is another giant, notable for its close association with industry and commerce. As part of Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) research university, it offers a multidisciplinary approach, with a curriculum that is as rigorous as it is broad and integrated. **CentraleSupélec** emerges as a heavyweight through its fusion of two premier institutions - École Centrale Paris and Supélec. A research-intensive institution, it places a strong focus on digital technologies, energy, and systems, emphasizing an education that is at the forefront of technological advancement. **École des Ponts ParisTech**, affiliated with the Ministry of Ecological Transition, stands out for its focus on civil engineering and infrastructure, while also branching out into economics, management, and transportation. **Télécom Paris** is a leading institution within the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, specializing in telecommunications and digital innovation. It stands at the forefront of ICT education and research, making crucial contributions to the rapidly evolving tech industry. The **Centrales** and **Mines** networks represent collective ordeals among leading engineering schools in France, such as École Centrale de Lyon, Centrale Nantes, Mines Alès, and Mines Saint-Étienne. These groups boost their influence by leveraging shared resources, research collaboration, and academic harmony. **INSA**, encompassing schools in Lyon, Toulouse, and Strasbourg, among others, further illustrates the networked approach in France's engineering education landscape, encompassing schools known for a strong practical and professional emphasis complementing their technical curricula. The **Institut Mines-Telecom**, with its broad array of schools, remains a cornerstone in the French engineering education sector, contributing to innovative research and producing graduates finely attuned to the needs of the digital age. **ParisTech** and **Institut Polytechnique de Paris**

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• Projecting the size of the global higher education market
• Number of engineering graduates per year
• Percentage of schools responding to the DEFI survey out of the total number of schools offering CTI-accredited courses
• Breakdown by registration system
• Breakdown of engineering students by type of school
• Percentage of women enrolled in engineering programs
• Academic origin of all Bac+2 entrants
• Origin of 1st-year engineering students admitted at the start of the 2016 academic year
• Origin of entrants to 1st year engineering courses at the start of the 2021 academic year
• Engineering admissions reported by schools responding to the DEFI survey
• Number of French double-degree students by host country
• Number of foreign double-degree students in France, by country of origin
• Researchers and teacher-researchers by type of engineering school
• Number of theses defended in engineering schools
• Origin of patent applications between 2019 and 2021
• Technological fields concerned by patent applications involving only an engineering school
• Technological fields concerned by joint patent filings involving at least one engineering school
• Breakdown of the 204 French engineering schools by status
• Enrollment growth by school type
• Breakdown of schools by tuition fees
• Tuition fees at engineering schools under the authority of the Ministry of the Economy, for example
• Main focus of engineering schools

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