The dining hall of Christ Church, Oxford, with portraits along the walls and long tables under a timber roof

Independent Exchanges at École Polytechnique

How independent exchanges work for students of the BSc program of École Polytechnique: the risks, the costs, and my experience applying to and studying at the University of Oxford.

September 2026 · Alexandre Bismuth
The Bachelor of Science cohort gathered together

BSc program of École Polytechnique

Despite a heavy workload, the BX program allows you to meet amazing people as well as gain incredible amounts of knowledge and experience while being an amazing launchpad for graduate education.

July 2025 · Alexandre Bismuth