École Polytechnique strengthens its international reach with strategic partnerships in Germany and the United States

École Polytechnique continues to actively pursue its internationalization policy and announces the signing of two new partnerships aimed at enhancing its academic and scientific cooperation abroad: a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cluster of Excellence MATH+ in Berlin, and a framework agreement with New York University (NYU).

A partnership of excellence with MATH+ in Berlin

Through this new partnership with the Cluster of Excellence MATH+, a hub for research and doctoral training in mathematics supported by Berlin’s three major universities (Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Technische Universität Berlin), École Polytechnique reaffirms its commitment to strengthening ties with Europe, particularly Germany, a key partner in research and innovation.

This agreement, signed as the Saclay region and Berlin have recently enhanced their collaboration through an agreement promoting academic, scientific, and technological exchanges, fully aligns with the dynamic of bringing these two agglomerations closer together, offering new opportunities between two ecosystems of excellence.

This MoU will facilitate exchanges of students, researchers, and faculty, as well as joint research programs. Recognized for its interdisciplinary approach and excellence in both applied and fundamental mathematics, MATH+ provides l’X with privileged access to a dynamic and innovative academic ecosystem.

A framework agreement with New York University for enhanced cooperation

The framework agreement signed with New York University (NYU), ranked 55th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, paves the way for numerous exchanges and aims to facilitate student mobility, co-organize international conferences and workshops, and support research internships within our leading laboratories.

The agreement with NYU will enable École Polytechnique’s students and faculty to benefit from NYU’s extensive global resources. Its global campuses also offer unique opportunities for joint research and academic exchanges, further enhancing the potential for innovation and discovery.

"These partnerships with MATH+ and NYU illustrate our commitment to placing our students and researchers at the heart of the most innovative academic networks. They open up exceptional opportunities for our communities, both scientifically and culturally. The agreement with MATH+ also strengthens our European presence and aligns with the cooperative dynamic between Paris-Saclay and Berlin, two centers of excellence," states Gaëlle Le Goff, Director for International Affairs at École Polytechnique.