The École Spéciale de Mécanique et d'Electricité (English: Special School of Mechanics and Electricity), also known as ESME Sudria is a French private grande école founded in 1905.
[3] Founded in 1905 by Joachim Sudria and certified by the State since 1922, the diploma is signed by the French Education Ministry and authorized by the "Commission des titres d'ingénieur".
Founded in 2011 by Alstom, Engie Ineo, Eiffage, Technip et the association of ESME Sudria Engineers, with funds from the Fondation de France,[8] ESME Sudria stands out among French engineering schools in that it strives to favour social diversity among its student body.
The school notably offers study grants to students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
[9][10] Notable recipients have included France's 2015 Youth Cultural Ambassador, Antonin Houssière, and 2020 Olympic archer Alexandre Marie.