Foreign nationality
Candidates must hold foreign nationality.
Exam Overview
Start here to understand the official FUI admissions process, core eligibility rules, and the structure of the oral examinations before moving into subject preparation.
1What is the FUI exam?
The Filière Universitaire Internationale (FUI) is the international university-track entrance exam for the École Polytechnique engineering cycle.
It is intended for international candidates who are studying science or engineering at a university outside France rather than through the French CPGE pathway.
This website is an independent community preparation resource. Final authority always belongs to the official École Polytechnique admissions notice and application platform.
2Key dates for the 2026-2027 cycle
May 2026
Applications open
Online applications open in mid-May 2026.
15 September 2026
Application deadline
Deadline for submitting all supporting documents.
10 October 2026
Eligibility results
Eligibility results are published.
2 – 15 November 2026
Oral examinations
Oral examinations are scheduled during this period.
26 November 2026
Admission results
Final admission results are announced.
3Who is eligible?
Age requirement
Candidates must be under 25 years old on January 1, 2027.
University enrollment
Must be enrolled in the first cycle of a university studies program.
Strong background
Strong background in at least two scientific disciplines.
4What must be submitted?
Application Form
Online form
CV / Resume
Personal details and academic background
Official Transcripts
All university transcripts
Recommendation Letters
At least one academic recommendation
Passport Copy
Valid ID document
Language Proof
French or English proficiency
5How does the examination process work?
Application Review
Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
Eligibility Decision
Eligible candidates are shortlisted for the oral examination.
Oral Examination
Scientific oral exam in mathematics and physics.
Evaluation
Performance is evaluated by the examination committee.
Final Admission
Final results are published based on overall performance.
6How to use this website?
Understand the process
Read this Overview to understand the official admissions process.
Prepare the subjects
Use Mathematics and Physics sections for syllabus and resources.
Practice and review
Use Past Exams to practice and understand exam expectations.
Ask and discuss
Use Community to ask questions and share knowledge.
Note: Final authority always belongs to the official École Polytechnique admissions notice and application platform.