Paris-Saclay: a world-class research ecosystem driving innovation
The 2026 Shanghai Ranking once again confirms Paris-Saclay’s position among the world’s leading research and innovation hubs. Ranked 13th worldwide, 1st in France and 1st in continental Europe, Université Paris-Saclay continues to demonstrate its scientific excellence and its place among the world’s leading research universities. Since its creation in 2020, it has consistently ranked among the global Top 20. Alongside it, Institut Polytechnique de Paris further strengthens the region’s scientific and technological profile and contributes to the richness of its academic ecosystem. This exceptional concentration of universities, leading schools, research organisations and businesses makes Paris-Saclay a unique environment where science, technology and industry come together. Beyond the rankings, what truly matters is the wealth of world-class researchers, engineers, PhD students and scientific expertise that companies can tap into to develop new projects. With around 300 research laboratories, Université Paris-Saclay and Institut Polytechnique de Paris brings together expertise across a broad range of disciplines, including physics, mathematics, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, healthcare, climate, energy, engineering and life sciences. This diversity provides companies with numerous opportunities to identify talent, build research partnerships, develop technology transfers and bring new solutions to market. The close proximity between academic and economic stakeholders also makes it easier to connect industrial challenges with advances in both fundamental and applied research. For companies, establishing a presence in or collaborating with Paris-Saclay means gaining access to an exceptional pool of talent, knowledge and technologies, at the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic scientific ecosystems. The Shanghai Ranking, which assesses research quality and impact through indicators such as scientific publications, highly cited researchers and international awards, provides a clear illustration of the scientific strength on which companies can build their innovation strategies. Paris-Saclay combines this scientific excellence with an environment where research, technology, entrepreneurship and industry meet.
The 2026 Shanghai Ranking once again confirms Paris-Saclay’s position among the world’s leading research and innovation hubs.
Ranked 13th worldwide, 1st in France and 1st in continental Europe, Université Paris-Saclay continues to demonstrate its scientific excellence and its place among the world’s leading research universities. Since its creation in 2020, it has consistently ranked among the global Top 20.
Alongside it, Institut Polytechnique de Paris further strengthens the region’s scientific and technological profile and contributes to the richness of its academic ecosystem.
This exceptional concentration of universities, leading schools, research organisations and businesses makes Paris-Saclay a unique environment where science, technology and industry come together.
Beyond the rankings, what truly matters is the wealth of world-class researchers, engineers, PhD students and scientific expertise that companies can tap into to develop new projects.
With around 300 research laboratories, Université Paris-Saclay and Institut Polytechnique de Paris brings together expertise across a broad range of disciplines, including physics, mathematics, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, healthcare, climate, energy, engineering and life sciences.
This diversity provides companies with numerous opportunities to identify talent, build research partnerships, develop technology transfers and bring new solutions to market.
The close proximity between academic and economic stakeholders also makes it easier to connect industrial challenges with advances in both fundamental and applied research.
For companies, establishing a presence in or collaborating with Paris-Saclay means gaining access to an exceptional pool of talent, knowledge and technologies, at the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic scientific ecosystems.
The Shanghai Ranking, which assesses research quality and impact through indicators such as scientific publications, highly cited researchers and international awards, provides a clear illustration of the scientific strength on which companies can build their innovation strategies.
Paris-Saclay combines this scientific excellence with an environment where research, technology, entrepreneurship and industry meet.
