Le Figaro Étudiant has published its first ranking of engineering schools’ bachelor’s degree programmes. In the ‘Cybersecurity’ category, ESILV takes first place with its Bachelor Informatique & Cybersecurité.
This ranking highlights the strengths of a programme designed to address today’s digital and cybersecurity challenges.
A ranking focusing on bachelor’s degrees at engineering schools
ESILV’s Bachelor Informatique et Cybersécurité has been ranked number one in cybersecurity for the second year running in the Le Figaro Étudiant rankings, which focus on three-year degree programmes at engineering schools.
Through the ESILV Bachelor’s degree in ‘Computer Science and Cybersecurity’, ranked number one among bachelor’s degrees in cybersecurity, this study aims to guide prospective students in their choices on Parcoursup. The programme achieved an overall score of 18.1/20, with scores of 17.4/20 for admissions, 18.9/20 for the academic component and 18.3/20 for career prospects
Among the 50 courses analysed, ESILV’s Bachelor stands out in the cybersecurity specialism, with a score of 18.1.
| RANG | ÉCOLE | VILLE | NOTE GÉNÉRALE SUR 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ESILV | PARIS | 18,1 |
| 2 | EPITA | LE KREMLIN-BICETRE | 17,9 |
| 3 | ISEP Paris | Paris, Issy-les-Moulineaux | 17,5 |
| 4 | EFREI | Villejuif | 16,8 |
| 5 | 3IL | Limoges | 15,6 |
| 6 | ESME Sudria | Ivry-sur-Seine, Paris | 15,5 |
| 7 | ESAIP | Saint-Barthélemy d'Anjou | 15,3 |
| 8 | Esiea | Ivry-sur-Seine | 15,2 |
| 8 | ISEN Méditerranée | Toulon | 15,2 |
| 10 | ECAM LaSalle | Lyon | 14,5 |
This ranking provides an opportunity to acknowledge the dedication of Nora Izri, Head of the Bachelor’s programme, as well as that of all the teams involved. The quality of a higher education programme depends both on its institutional environment and on the strength of its community, made up of those who bring it to life, drive its progress and keep it thriving on a day-to-day basis, including the students. — Pascal Pinot, Dean of ESILV
A vocational course grounded in the realities of the digital world
ESILV’s Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Cybersecurity, a three-year post-A-level programme, is based on a project-oriented approach. The first two years consist of full-time study, followed by a third year offered either as a work-study programme or as full-time study with a long-term work placement.
This format enables students to gain initial professional experience whilst consolidating their technical skills.
Teaching takes place in ESILV’s laboratories and the campus computer rooms, with a strong emphasis on practical case studies, collaborative projects and inter-school hackathons. This ‘learning by doing’ principle is a cornerstone of the programme.
Academic expertise and institutional recognition
The programme is supervised by permanent academic staff and is part of ESILV’s environment of excellence.
The bachelor’s degree is a three-year programme leading to a bachelor’s degree. It covers a broad spectrum of digital disciplines: computer science, cybersecurity, embedded systems, connected devices and networks, as well as scientific literacy and the development of soft skills.
An international outlook at the heart of the educational programme
The Bachelor Informatique & Cybersécurité offers the opportunity to spend a semester abroad from the second year onwards. Internships, one of which is compulsory, can also take place abroad.
These experiences promote intercultural and linguistic learning, whilst developing independence and adaptability – skills that are highly sought after in globalised professional environments.
The environment at De Vinci Higher Education, characterised by academic diversity and a mix of student backgrounds, also fosters a cross-disciplinary approach to teaching. Joint projects with the group’s other schools – IIM and EMLV – enable students to combine different skills from the very first year.
A pathway to employment or further study
The programme prepares students for rapid entry into the digital and cybersecurity sectors. It also enables students to progress to a Master’s degree at engineering schools or other institutions. This flexible approach meets the needs of students who wish to keep their options open regarding their career paths after completing their Bachelor’s degree.
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This post was last modified on 17 March 2026 7:30 pm