Strategy & vision
The EPF’s 2024–2028 strategic plan focuses on three key priorities: promoting gender equality in technical careers, integrating the ecological and digital transition into its teaching, and fostering pedagogical innovation.
A distinctive model of higher education
The EPF embodies a unique model of private higher education and research, rooted in a history of women’s empowerment and supported by a Foundation recognised as being of public utility. The EPF’s 2024–2028 strategy reaffirms this commitment to society by placing gender equality at the heart of its mission.
- The EPF aims for parity, with 50% of students in its engineering programmes being women, creating an inclusive environment that reflects today’s society.
- The school fosters female leadership through mentoring programmes that support the academic and professional development of female students.
- An annual observatory on women’s careers analyses and facilitates the professional development of female engineering graduates.
- Finally, EPF is creating admission pathways tailored to young women, notably through the BCPST route and apprenticeships.
Courses
At EPF, teaching focuses on innovation and inclusivity to train future engineers. Through interdisciplinary programmes, students acquire the skills needed to adapt to technological and social changes.
By 2028, EPF aims for 100% student satisfaction by offering personalised courses and developing Pedagogical and Digital Innovation (IPN). Mentoring and individualised support prepare engineers for the challenges of tomorrow.
The school is expanding its offering with new apprenticeship programmes and adapting to contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence and the environment. At EPF, teaching combines academic excellence with preparation for careers in modern engineering.
Research
The EPF Foundation is a key player in innovation and applied research. Its work is structured around three priority interdisciplinary areas:
- Innovative and responsible industry,
- Health and Life Sciences,
- Energy and the Environment
In addition, EPF is developing two cross-cutting areas: digital educational innovation and artificial intelligence. These fields enhance teaching methods and problem-solving skills, thereby preparing future engineers for technological challenges.
The EPF promotes research to transform knowledge into practical solutions. The aim is to generate €2 million annually by 2028 through industrial and public partnerships.
The school also offers the CIFRE engineering-PhD pathway, which combines academic research with industry, enabling students to participate in applied projects during their studies.
The ecosystem
EPF is developing an extensive network of partnerships that goes beyond simple collaboration. The school is creating an ecosystem where research, entrepreneurship and innovation come together to address today’s challenges.
The 2024–2028 strategy strengthens partnerships with businesses through collaborative research projects. The six ‘Labs’ facilitate the transfer of knowledge between research and industry, fostering practical innovation.
The school supports entrepreneurship, notably through INCUBACT'HER, an incubator dedicated to impact-driven projects. This programme promotes gender diversity and provides particular support to women entrepreneurs.
Partnerships with BPI France, the Île-de-France region and the private sector enrich this innovation ecosystem. These alliances strengthen the EPF’s role in higher education and research.
The 2024–2028 plan sets out an ambitious course. True to its values of empowerment, the EPF innovates through its educational approach and partnerships. By combining equality, excellence and innovation, it trains the change-makers of tomorrow.
