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Education

Our Academic Programs

In Arts and Humanities, Medicine, and Science and Engineering

Choosing Sorbonne University means joining a world-renowned higher education and research institution. By joining our community of 55,000 students and 360,000 alumni worldwide, you'll be giving your all to a rigorous academic program and receiving the best in multidisciplinary teaching. 

Information for International Students

Are you a current or prospective international student? 

Whether studying on exchange or seeking a full degree at Sorbonne University, access essential contact information, resources for learning French and a glimpse into student life. 

Research and Innovation

Sorbonne University promotes excellence at the core of each of its disciplines and develops numerous interdisciplinary programs capable of meeting the major challenges of the 21st century.

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Participate in the great adventure of learning, succeed in high-level studies and prepare to create the future.

Parismus is the international student association of Sorbonne University

Parismus

Parismus is the international student association of Sorbonne University.

Bringing together 10 institutions that offer studies in literature, medicine, science, engineering, technology and management, our alliance fosters a global approach to teaching and research, promoting access to knowledge for all.

Alliance 4EU+

The 4EU+ Alliance

In a changing world, Sorbonne University has joined forces with six universities: Charles University in Prague, the University of Warsaw, Heidelberg University, the University of Milan, the University of Geneva and the University of Copenhagen to create the 4EU+ Alliance.

With an innovative model of the European university, seven large research-intensive universities are working together to respond to the educational and research challenges facing Europe today.

Les Alliances de Sorbonne Université

Building a career plan

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities endeavours to favour the integration of its students into the professional world, by implementing various support measures such as counselling, training workshops and dedicated events, as well as setting up partnerships and creating pathways between programmes, in collaboration with other institutions of the world of higher education.

 

Building a career plan

Our alumni community

The following survey involves all master's students who graduated in 2013. Their situation was evaluated on 1 December 2015, 30 months after graduation (source: intelligence unit of professional integration and career paths).

  • Integration rate (number of master's degree graduates in employment, out of all master's degree graduates in employment or seeking employment): 90%.
  • Immediate PhD continuation rate: 7%
     
  • Among our master’s graduates
    • 73% are executives (including civil service "A" executives)
    • 40% work in the private or voluntary sector, 51% are civil servants
    • 73% are employed on an indeterminate basis (permanent contracts and civil service)
       
  • Satisfaction level
    • 86% are satisfied or very satisfied with their job
    • 62% use the skills acquired during their M2
    • 84% are satisfied or very satisfied with the responsibilities entrusted to them


Meet our alumni community (French website)

Vocational guidance and counselling

The Careers service (Direction de l’orientation, des stages et de l’insertion professionnelle - DOSIP) will inform, guide and assist you in constructing your academic and professional project, whether you are a university student, a secondary education student, or a professional in continuing education.

At any point during the year, you can meet our careers advisers during individual consultations offering guidance about:

  • Your bachelor’s programme
  • Your choice of master’s
  • How to prepare for a competitive exam
  • A change in your choice of degree, etc.


Our careers advisers provide students with support and guidance to help them build an academic path in keeping with their career goals and aspirations. Consultations take place in a confidential and privileged setting and allow you to review your current academic path and reflect on your goals, in order to identify other options that will get you closer to fulfilling your professional project.

Academic counselling sessions are also held each year at the end of the first term, to provide information and guidance to students wishing to switch bachelor’s programmes.

The Careers service (DOSIP) organises numerous events and workshops throughout the year, and is also always open to students who seek counselling, so that all students have the opportunity to receive advice and assistance. All events are shared on the website “Plateforme Carrière”, a useful tool when looking for jobs and internships. The platform also allows you to contact the careers advisers and to register for the various events organised to guide you towards employment, allowing you to meet with professionals and be introduced to recruiting companies.

In addition to your academic curriculum, there is also a wide array of opportunities that allow you to get acquainted with the world of work and broaden your prospects. For instance, as part of your studies, you can enlist in voluntary community service, do an internship, discover entrepreneurship, apply for a student job, get course credits for your volunteer work, or join an association.

Entrepreneurial training

Sorbonne University is devoted to stimulating entrepreneurship among its students, from undergraduate to doctoral level.
Students are trained in entrepreneurship – one of the possible prospects at the end of their studies – and Sorbonne University supports them in reaching their career goals.
 
Learn more about entrepreneurial initiatives and partnerships at Sorbonne University on the page dedicated to entrepreneurial training.

Courses

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Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine teaches the 3 cycles of medical studies: from PASS (integrated into the faculty) to the 3rd cycle including DES, DESC, DU and DIU. The lessons are given mainly on two sites: Pitié-Salpêtrière and Saint-Antoine. The faculty also provides paramedical education: speech therapy, psychomotricity and orthoptics. The Saint-Antoine site includes a midwifery school.

Study | at the faculty of medicine

One of our riches is the diversity of students and their backgrounds. Sorbonne University is committed to the success of each of its students and offers them a wide range of training as well as support adapted to their profile and their project.

Associative life

One of our riches is the diversity of students and their backgrounds. Sorbonne University is committed to the success of each of its students.

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Welcome to Sorbonne University's Faculty of Science & Engineering

A unique combination of courses and expertise

Our international study programmes are organised according to the major disciplinary areas of the faculty. They represent the graduate study programmes that are not strictly conducted in French or that could be suitable (in part) for non French-speaking students. They also reflect part of the diversity of the disciplines involved and the bi- and inter-disciplinary aspects of many of the courses we offer.

 

Research & Innovation

We rely on disciplinary skills and on interdisciplinary approaches to renew concepts, methods and research subjects and to focus on some of the crucial issues faced by our societies: transformations affecting the very construction of knowledge (data, AI), the treatment of complex objects (the environment, marine and ocean sciences, cultural heritage) or our contributions to addressing societal challenges (climate change, healthcare).

Study at | The Faculty of Science & Engineering

Our campuses offer different and unique experiences to our students, visitors and staff. Resources and support services are also available to ensure an equal chance at success to all.

Campus Life

In addition to the cultural activities and events organised throughout the year by our clubs and societies, the Parismus society organises numerous events, evenings and cultural visits that will help you discover France and its parisian life.

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Sorbonne University's Faculty of Science & Engineering, Oriented towards excellence