Overview

The Data and Economics for Public Policy program at École Polytechnique provides students a combination of strong technical skills, problem-solving, and sound skills in social sciences and management.

It has a unique positioning in French leading engineering schools that are training high level policy leaders for over two centuries.

What is the program about?

Meeting modern society’s grand challenges is a key aspect of the MSc&T "Data and Economics for Public Policy".

A program entirely taught in English with a unique positioning in French leading engineering schools that are training high level policy leaders for over two centuries.

In 2 years, students gain problem-solving, quantitative and managerial skills. At a time of heightened concern about economic development, labor, poverty, social equity, education, health and the environment, this MSc&T program gives students the tools to develop effective, evidence-based solutions and equip them with knowledge and understanding needed to reform and enhance public policies - with a focus on the quantitative methods in the framing, analysis, and resolution of public policy problems.

Programme Structure

Each semester is organized as follows:

Mandatory courses

Elective courses

Transverses courses

Lecture series and/or applied projects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-30 00:00:00

More details

Application calendar:

November 13th - 5pm Paris time

February 12th - 5pm Paris time

April 30th - 5pm Paris time

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

140 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Public Policy Data Science & Big Data View 40 other Masters in Public Policy in France

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

English level: C1Excellent level of mathematics and economyBachelor in:

Mathématiques appliquées et Sciences sociales

Mathématiques et Sciences économiques

Économétrie

Tuition Fee

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International

14100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14100 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

14100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14100 EUR per year during 24 months.

Application fee 90.00 EUR

Living costs for Palaiseau

640 - 950 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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