IFP School

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IFP School is a graduate engineering school in Rueil-Malmaison, France, near Paris. It’s also known as ENSPM and is part of IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN), a public energy research and training center. The school was founded in 1954.

What it does
- Trains engineers and energy professionals. About 600–650 students graduate each year across 20 programs, with 10 programs taught in English.
- Employs around 40 professors and 350 industry instructors.
- Offers strong links to industry and research, including master’s and doctoral (PhD) opportunities.

Where it is and campus life
- Located on the IFPEN site in Rueil-Malmaison. The campus has an administration building, classrooms and labs, a library, a cafeteria, and a dormitory with 132 apartments.
- Runs off-site degree programs in Algeria, Nigeria, Malaysia, Russia, and Venezuela through partnerships with local universities and sponsors.
- Student life includes language courses, a Business Skills Center, and various cultural and athletic clubs. It’s about a 30-minute ride from central Paris by train (RER A).

Organization and academics
- Four research and academic centers:
- Center for Economics and Management
- Center for Exploration-Production
- Center for IC Engines and Hydrocarbon Utilizations
- Center for Refining, Petrochemicals, and Gas
- Management is a separate department.
- Focuses on graduate training for engineers and industry professionals. Research masters and PhD theses are conducted in oil, gas, new energy technologies, and engines.
- About 50% of students come from outside France. Approximately 80% receive scholarships or industry sponsorship. Employment after graduation is very high (around 99%).

Notable programs and achievements
- Energy Technology Economics and Management (ETEM)
- Sustainable Development and Energy Economics; Energy and Markets
- Petroleum Geosciences; Reservoir Geoscience and Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering; Powertrain; Processes and Polymers
- In 2010, a team from IFP School won the Imperial Barrel Award in a global competition.

Notable alumni
- Olivier Bouygues (Bouygues)
- Pierre Gadonneix (EDF)
- François Perrodo (Perenco)
- Laurent Rossi (Alpine F1 Team)
- Macky SALL (President of Senegal)
- Jon Samseth (UNEP advisor)

Motto and status
- Motto: The school for energy innovation and sustainable mobility
- It is a Grande École, a prestigious type of French higher education institution.

Website
- ifp-school.com

IFP School remains a key institution for energy research, engineering education, and industry collaboration in France.