Thank you for participating in the International Physics Olympiad 2025!

From July 18 to July 24, 2025, France had the honor of hosting the world’s most brilliant young physicists for a week of scientific excellence, discovery, and cultural exchange.

It was a true privilege to welcome the IPhO 2025 on the campus of École Polytechnique. Your passion, curiosity, and dedication to physics made this edition unforgettable.

We hope you enjoyed the challenges, built lasting friendships, and created memories that will stay with you for years to come.

Congratulations to all participants — your enthusiasm and efforts made IPhO 2025 a great success!

École Polytechnique offer a wide range of academic programs tailored for talented international students like you — from undergraduate to PhD level.

Explore our programs and join a vibrant community of students, faculty and researchers passionnate about sciences:

• Bachelor Program — A 3-year multidisciplinary degree taught entirely in English, designed for high-achieving students with a strong interest in mathematics and science.
• Master Program
• PhD Track Programs — 5-year integrated Master and PhD program
  • PhD Track in Physics
  • PhD Track in Quantum Sciences and Technologies
  • PhD Track in Advanced Materials
• Engineering Cycle "Ingénieur Polytechnicien" Program — Our flagship 4-year program combining cutting-edge science, engineering, humanities, and leadership training.

Applications are now open for the 2026 intake to join the Ingénieur Polytechnicien programme at École Polytechnique, for international students currently enrolled at international universities who have completed at least four semesters of undergraduate studies with a strong foundation in mathematics and physics.

Find out more: https://www.polytechnique.edu/admission-cycle-ingenieur/en/fui 

We would be delighted to welcome you again — as future students this time!

École Polytechnique (also known as l’X) is France’s top science and engineering school, combining world-class education, cutting-edge research, and a strong focus on innovation.

Located near Paris, it prepares talented students to become leaders in science, technology, and industry through rigorous, multidisciplinary programs.

École Polytechnique is a founding member of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris.