École polytechnique

Public university in Palaiseau, France École polytechniqueOther namel'XFormer nameÉcole centrale des Travaux publics (Central School of Public Works)MottoPour la Patrie, les Sciences et la GloireMotto in EnglishFor the Homeland, Science, and GloryTypeGrande écoleEstablished1794; 232 years ago (1794)Parent institutionPolytechnic Institute of ParisAcademic affiliationsCGE, CDEFIPresidentLaura Chaubard (by interim)DirectorLaura ChaubardStudents3,370Undergraduates480Postgraduates2,000 engineer candidates500 mastersDoctoral students390LocationPalaiseau, France48°42′45″N 2°12′36″E / 48.7125°N 2.2100°E / 48.7125; 2.2100Colors Red & yellowWebsitepolytechnique.edu Battalion of École polytechniqueBataillon de l'École polytechniqueFounded28 September 1794CountryFranceAllegianceFranceTypePublic research universityPart ofFrench Armed ForcesMottosPour la Patrie, les Sciences et la GloireWarsSixth Coalition World War I World War IIBattle honoursLegion of Honour Croix de guerre 1914–1918 Croix de guerre 1939–1945 citation to the order of the armyCommandersCommanding OfficerGeneral Armament Engineer Laura ChaubardColonel of the RegimentCyrille CaronMilitary unit École