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ESILV ranked among the top engineering schools in the 2026 rankings

Alumni ESILV

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02.26.2026

ESILV has once again ranked among the best French engineering schools in the 2026 rankings. Recognized for the quality of its education, its international outlook, and its strong ties with industry, the school stands out both nationally and regionally, while asserting its leadership in the fields of digital technology and cybersecurity.


🏆 L'ÉTUDIANT 2026 RANKINGS

ESILV ranks 3rd nationally in the 2026 rankings of post-baccalaureate engineering schools published by L'Étudiant, among 98 schools offering a five-year engineering program with integrated preparatory classes via Parcoursup.

The school also stands out as:

The top post-baccalaureate school in Île-de-France, the Greater West, and Occitanie, regions where it has campuses in Paris, Nantes, and Montpellier

The ranking is based on four main criteria:

  • Academic excellence and research
  • International outlook
  • Social openness and sustainable development
  • Professionalization and employment

Among the indicators evaluated are: the academic level of students upon entry, the proportion of teacher-researchers, the number of international students, international visibility, and starting salaries.

🔗 Read more: The top 20 post-baccalaureate engineering schools in 2026, according to L'Etudiant, new developments for 2026


🏆 L'USINE NOUVELLE 2026 RANKINGS

ESILV ranks among the top 10 engineering schools in France, according to L'Usine Nouvelle's 2026 rankings.

This edition compares 121 CTI-accredited schools, selected from more than 200 institutions, choosing only those that graduate more than 70 engineers per class.

The school thus confirms its position as a generalist school at the heart of digital technologies, thanks to its performance in four key areas:

  • Professional integration
  • Research
  • Proximity to businesses
  • International

🔗 Read more: The top 10 engineering schools in France, new additions for 2026


🏆 LE FIGARO ETUDIANT 2026 RANKINGS

ESILV has climbed to fourth place nationally in the 2026 rankings of post-baccalaureate engineering schools published by Le Figaro Étudiant, among 93 institutions with integrated preparatory classes.

Major recognition in cybersecurity: Le Figaro Étudiant also distinguishes ESILV in its very first ranking of engineering school bachelor's degrees:

  • 1st place in Cybersecurity for the Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science & Cybersecurity

This three-year program trains digital experts capable of working across the entire IT chain: development, systems, infrastructure, and advanced cybersecurity issues. It is a professional training program that directly responds to the growing needs of businesses.

🔗 Read more: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science & Cybersecurity


These rankings confirm ESILV's growing reputation and the strength of its programs, as well as the value of its degrees, which are recognized in both the French and international markets. This is clear proof that you are graduates of a school that stands out and is making waves!

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