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I am truly excited about the year ahead for EURECOM.

After an intense and rewarding 2025, we are entering a new phase, one where many of our ambitions are becoming tangible.

2026 will be a year of bold steps forward together with our consortium members, reflecting the mindset of all our talented colleagues on campus!

This year marks a symbolic milestone with the graduation ceremony of our very first cohort of EURECOM Engineer Degree graduates on March 13. This moment will both be a source of pride and a strong validation of our academic vision. I am confident that the technical expertise, international exposure, and human values they have gained at EURECOM set them up optimally to build impactful careers, and, hopefully, to change the world even if just a little.

Second, our international and collaborative DNA continues to grow.

Over the past year, EURECOM has strengthened its academic and industrial partnerships worldwide, expanded student mobility opportunities, and welcomed talents from all continents.
In 2026, this openness will remain a strategic priority, because innovation rarely happens in silos (and never on one continent alone).

Third, research excellence and innovation are accelerating.

Our strong presence at major international events such as WAICF, MWC, and the AI Summit, combined with the many awards received in 2025, clearly demonstrates the impact and visibility of our research.

Perhaps one figure best illustrates the talent density among our Faculty, no fewer than 35% of our professors were listed in the 2025 Stanford World’s Top 2% Scientists ranking. Research activity was also impressive, with 2025 having the highest R&D project turnover since EURECOM’s founding 33 years ago, with many of these projects being carried out in collaboration with EURECOM’s consortium members. Among the collected excellence awards, perhaps a special mention to the European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award 2025, granted to the Odeuropa project in the Research category, a powerful reminder that cutting-edge research can also carry deep cultural and societal meaning.

Looking ahead, 2026 is poised to become another turning point for our school and shared campus. Many examples come to mind, but let us cite only a few here.

The launch of EURECOM’s AI Center, to be housed in the brand-new Alpha building will provide much more than additional space. It will be a strategic hub designed to strengthen interactions between researchers, students, and industry partners, and to accelerate AI innovation pertaining to all key EURECOM expertise domains in autonomous systems, future communication (6G) and transport networks, cybersecurity, life sciences and beyond. For infrastructure, the EURECOM AI Center will be supported by the newly deployed CIRCALIS computing center for AI experimentation and fueled in part by the SUNRECOM solar farm on campus. For the future networks area, the campus will accelerate the deployment of advanced experimentation tools via the EU-wide SLICES initiative where EURECOM is a key actor.

In parallel, we are launching a Joint Lab with EDHEC for Quantum in information and communications systems, further reinforcing our positioning at the intersection of engineering, management, and breakthrough technologies. This initiative responds directly to the expectations of new generations of students and partners, who increasingly seek hybrid skills and real-world impact.

Beyond buildings, joint labs initiatives, and projects, what truly makes EURECOM special is its people.

The strong sense of community, the engagement in wide-ranging initiatives (including non-tech related such as Pink October, the shared victories and defeats during the Sophia Games), and the national HappyAtSchool ranking where EURECOM once more appeared in the top 3 all remind us that excellence is strongest when it is built together, in a supportive and welcoming environment.

As we step into 2026, our ambition remains clear:

to continue building, with its consortium members, a truly unique international institution that combines scientific excellence, high-level education, values openness, and responsible innovation, in service of our students, partners, and society.

I wish you all a very happy, inspiring, and successful year ahead, filled with bold ideas, meaningful collaborations, and shared achievements.

Best wishes for 2026,

Prof. David Gesbert
Director of EURECOM

How do we train engineers and professionals in the technologies that will design the networks of the future? At EURECOM, the answer lies in research, experimentation and pedagogy rooted in real-world challenges. Through the IMTfor5G+ project, supported by France 2030, the school is participating in an ambitious national program: preparing the skills needed for 5G technologies and beyond, while integrating the environmental and societal challenges of digital technology.

A national project for the skills of the future

Winner of the "Skills and Jobs of the Future" program under France 2030, IMTfor5G+ is led by Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), with support from the Directorate General for Enterprise (DGE) and Caisse des Dépôts. The project brings together schools from the IMT network, including EURECOM, as well as several major industrial players such as Orange, Thales and Ericsson France. Together, we are designing a comprehensive training offering on 5G technologies and future network architectures.

"IMTfor5G+ enables us to rethink how we learn about networks. It's less about teaching a technology than fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability," explains Professor Raymond KNOPP.

Experimentation at the heart of pedagogy

At EURECOM, students learn by experimenting. Our faculty researchers involved in IMTfor5G+ are developing new educational content directly inspired by their research work, particularly on 6G OpenAirInterface (OAI). These initiatives offer students concrete immersion in tomorrow's networks, through experimental platforms, industry partnership projects and hybrid modules combining theory and practice.

Responsible and accessible digital technology

IMTfor5G+ also places energy efficiency and inclusive training at the heart of its approach. MOOCs open to all, certification modules for professionals in career transition, and programs for technicians and high school students aim to democratize knowledge and strengthen digital skills across the country.

Several students from IMT Atlantique, for example, have created an experimental private 5G network powered by solar energy.
This approach illustrates the IMT network's collective commitment to training for a more sustainable, more efficient and more sovereign digital future.

Training to understand and master the networks of the future

Beyond technological innovation, IMTfor5G+ carries a shared ambition: to give future professionals the means to act.
By learning to design and rethink tomorrow's networks, students trained at EURECOM become key players in a more sovereign, more responsible and more open digital landscape.
It is this alliance between research, pedagogy and collective commitment that is shaping, day by day, tomorrow's digital sovereignty.

Sources :

• https://www.imt.fr/projet/imtfor5g
• https://imtfor5g.wp.imt.fr/
• https://anr.fr/fr/detail/call/competences-et-metiers-davenir-cma-appel-a-manifestation-dinteret-2021-2025/
   

EURECOM renews its "Happy at School" certification for the 4th consecutive year and ranks 3rd in the 2025 national ranking of engineering schools with fewer than 1000 students.

Awarded by Choose My Company following a survey of engineering students, this certification reflects their satisfaction with studying on the Sophia-Antipolis campus. The overall experience reaches an exceptional score of 4.59/5, while the recommendation rate jumps to 94.4% (+16.3 points vs. the average for engineering schools).

Discover the full ranking by clicking here.

Students particularly value EURECOM's international environment (cultural diversity and English-taught programs) as well as its geographical location, creating an atmosphere conducive to learning. The values of "International," "Excellence," and "Innovation" are clearly shared and reflect the school's atmosphere.

This 3rd place reflects the strong trust our students place in us. At EURECOM, our human scale and the close relationship between students, the management team and the faculty allow us to stay closely aligned with their needs. Far from seeing this ranking as an achievement, it encourages us to continue our efforts and innovate to continuously enhance the student experience.

Following the survey, several internal actions have already been implemented, including strengthened exchanges with student representatives to quickly identify priorities.

In parallel, EURECOM is actively involved at the local level in discussions with the CASA and other schools within the Sophia Antipolis area (SKEMA, Mines Paris-PSL) to help improve student living conditions. In the longer term, EURECOM is also investing in new tools and software to simplify internal administrative procedures and further enhance the quality of services provided to students.

EURECOM's strengths, according to our students:

"The proximity with professors, the quality of courses and projects we do."

"Small amount of students which facilitate the communication and friendship."

"I like the most my classmate, the school vibe is amazing, small school that makes us feel like a family."

"The place, the AWESOME staff and the premises."

"The international aspect is truly fantastic. The mix of cultures is really enriching. I really enjoy some courses. The human-scale campus allows you to know almost everyone and be quite close."

Discover the full ranking by clicking here.

On November 13, 2025, EURECOM hosted a new edition of the EDHEC x EURECOM Entrepreneurship Festival, bringing together students, entrepreneurs, and researchers around technological innovation.

This afternoon event featured two parallel highlights: a "Tech meets Market Truth" conference with David Gesbert (EURECOM), Melpomeni Dimopoulou (PEARCODE), and David Carton (DeepCodIA), moderated by Yasmine Machwate (EDHEC Entrepreneurs), alongside a collaborative hackathon where EDHEC and EURECOM students worked on three cutting-edge technologies: EULER (an AI tutor based on the Socratic method), DeepFake detection, and high-precision 5G positioning.

The day concluded with a networking cocktail, allowing participants to connect with startups from TechForward as well as our faculty researchers and research engineers.

EURECOM would like to thank all participants and partners for making this edition such a success.

Mathieu Henry, a third-year engineering student at EURECOM specializing in cybersecurity, is currently studying in Italy for a double degree at Politecnico di Torino (PoliTO), a prestigious member of EURECOM’s GIE consortium.

At EURECOM, students have the flexibility to fulfill their international mobility requirement by pursuing a double degree with one of our partner universities, a unique opportunity to gain a deeper academic perspective while living a true international experience.

“I wanted to go to Italy because I love the country and already speak the language, but that’s absolutely not a requirement, even outside campus.”

Mathieu chose PoliTO to deepen his knowledge in telecommunications and gain a broader understanding of the systems behind cybersecurity.

“For me, security is one thing, but knowing what you’re securing is even better!”

This double degree program, lasting 12 months, allows students to stay aligned with their original graduation year while enjoying a rich academic and cultural experience abroad.

Life in Turin feels quite different from the French Riviera:

“Turin is a city full of history, with stunning buildings and all kinds of museums. It’s also a big city, so there’s always something to do. There are beautiful hiking trails nearby offering breathtaking views of the entire city. Thanks to the Erasmus association, many cultural, social, and sports events are organized throughout the year, such as weekend trips to Italian cities (Rome, Cinque Terre), themed parties, sport days, and museum visits.”

When it comes to academics, Mathieu appreciates the hands-on learning approach at Politecnico di Torino:

“Regarding the courses, they are perfectly suited to the level we have when leaving Eurecom and include a lot of practical work. For example, I’m taking a project-based course where we collaborate with PoliTO researchers to implement an alternative version of a code they’re working on, in order to compare the two approaches. It’s very stimulating!”

Why choose a double degree with a GIE member university?

EURECOM’s double degree opportunities with its GIE (Groupement d’Intérêt Économique) members, such as PoliTO, offer students:

1.    Mutual academic recognition between leading institutions,
2.    An integrated international experience within their curriculum,
3.    And a direct connection to the scientific and strategic priorities that guide EURECOM’s governance and research.

At Politecnico di Torino, students can choose between a 12-month Engineering Double Degree or an 18-month Master of Science Double Degree, while benefiting from a unique advantage because they pay tuition fees only to EURECOM. Depending on the program, courses are offered entirely in English or partly in Italian, with corresponding language requirements (English B2 minimum, and Italian A2 or B2 depending on the track).

This partnership reflect the GIE’s mission to bridge education, research, and industry, preparing engineers to meet the real-world challenges of the digital era.

Mathieu’s advice?

“Don’t hesitate for a second! It’s an incredible experience, both academically and personally. If you have any questions, I’d be happy to discuss this experience with you!”

Ciao a tutti!

The Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) announces the launch of a new edition of the Up To Start by IMT competition, dedicated to deeptech projects emerging from its schools. This competition is part of a strategic initiative aimed at supporting the creation of high-potential technology startups, building on IMT’s academic excellence and its network of incubators.

Financial support and tailored guidance

The 15 winning projects will receive a total of €100,000 to help them get started. The top four projects will be awarded grants ranging from €5,000 to €20,000, while ten others will benefit from tailored support services worth €5,000. In addition, the winners will gain access to an extensive network of technical experts, investors, and potential partners across France and Europe, as well as technological and scientific support, including access to resources and assistance with intellectual property matters.

An opportunity for project leaders

This competition represents a unique opportunity for innovators leading technological projects to benefit from an environment that fosters their growth. By joining one of the incubators within the IMT network, selected projects will have access to resources and personalized guidance adapted to their specific needs, enhancing their success and market impact.

Application details

Applications are open until November 16, 2025. Interested project leaders can submit their applications through the official competition website:  https://www.imt.fr/up-to-start-by-imt-revient-avec-une-edition-deeptech/

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 2pm to 7pm, the EURECOM campus will host an afternoon dedicated to innovation, inspiration and networking.

The event is open to anyone interested in entrepreneuship, startups, and technology, offering a unique opportunity to explore the intersection between research and business creation.

Programme highlights:

• Deeptech entrepreneuship talk
• Startup and recruitment booths
• Guided visits of EURECOM’s cutting-edge laboratories
• EDHEC Entrepreneurs booths, showcasing incubation programmes

Participants will have the opportunity to discover innovative projects, engage with founders, researchers and industry experts and strengthen their professional network within the innovation ecosystem.

Come explore how tech meets business and connect with founders, innovators, and peers who share your passion for creating impact.

Register now: https://airtable.com/appFacJFHvoYUzjDq/shr30uGDd9uD7wFGE

Taking place from 27 to 29 October 2025 in Sophia Antipolis, France, the European Wireless 2025 conference will be at the heart of Europe’s digital innovation ecosystem.

This 30th edition comes at a time when digital sovereignty, sustainability, cybersecurity, and technological independence have become key priorities for European institutions and drivers of competitiveness.

With the overarching theme of 'Shaping Next-Generation Wireless with AI', the conference will delve into significant advancements and emerging trends in 5G/6G, the tactile internet, quantum networks, and the incorporation of AI into OpenRAN architectures.

Bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers, the event is united by the common goal of building a robust, secure, and ethical European digital infrastructure that combines AI, 6G, the Internet of Things (IoT), sustainability and open networking.

Hosted by EURECOM, the conference will feature special sessions, tutorials, and research presentations that highlight the technologies and methods that will shape tomorrow's wireless networks. Accepted papers will be published by VDE and made available on IEEE Xplore, ensuring international scientific visibility.

• Learn more about the conference and programme at: https://ew2025.european-wireless.org/home
• Join the conversation and contribute to the future of wireless networks: https://ew2025.european-wireless.org/registration