Paris Polytechnic Institute (French: école Polytechnique), founded in 1794, was founded as the Central School of Public Works, the most outstanding engineering school in France, the school's motto was set by Napoleon, internationally renowned, has trained many scientists, politicians, military leaders and entrepreneurs. Since 1970, Groupe Polytechnique Paris has ceased to be a military school, but it is still part of the Ministry of Defense. It is ranked 41 in QS 2013, 70 in THE 2013-2014, 57 in engineering and technology, and 38 in physics.