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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.

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Financial and social assistance

The University and its partners offer support for students who need it and provide services to help them in different aspects of their life. The available social welfare measures are described in this section.

Financial and social assistance

Scholarships

Students can have access to different scholarships and relief, depending on social criteria.
To apply for a scholarship based on social criteria, you need to submit an application file and supporting documents to the CROUS at the beginning of the calendar year. Scholarship holders :

  • are exempt from paying the registration fee;
  • receive monthly financial support according to their situation;
  • qualify for student accommodation (subject to availability);
  • are required to attend lectures and seminars, and to not miss any test or examination.

Other financial support

The FSDIE

If you are facing serious financial distress, the solidarity and development fund for student initiatives (FSDIE) can provide one-time financial assistance. This assistance is available for all students enrolled in full-time education, with no age limit or citizenship criterion. One-time assistance is allocated by a committee and subject to approval by the president of the university.
 

Exemption / Refund of the registration fee for non-scholarship students

 Non-scholarship students in bachelor’s, master’s or PhD programmes who are facing financial hardship can be exceptionally exempted from paying the registration fee, by decision of the president of the university on a case-by-case basis.
 

Special annual allowance

The special annual allowance for students in financial distress is a specific type of support allocated at the request of social workers for students who have been in full-time education (at bachelor’s or master’s level) and are facing lasting financial distress.
 

Access to digital equipment

 Sorbonne University students qualify for immediate and permanent discounts on all items on the HP online shop. Some computer equipment suppliers also offer discounts to students.
The university also provides free access to computers to students on some campuses.
 

The Bourses Talents campaign

 The Bourses Talents (talent scholarships) plan aims to provide financial support to deserving candidates wishing to prepare for civil service entrance examinations.
 

Student accommodation

 The CROUS offers alternative solutions to help you find accommodation in Paris, thanks to partnerships with social housing companies and the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris.
Several associations, recognised by the Paris City Hall, offer multigenerational housing options.
Associations can also put you in contact with senior citizens who have rooms available, either for free or for a controlled and commitment-free rent.
 

University catering

 University refectories (restaurants universitaires, or RUs) and cafeterias provide affordable and balanced meals for students all year long and near university facilities. There are 23 refectories and 38 cafeterias all over Paris to meet the needs of the whole student community. All university refectories and cafeterias are open on weekdays during the whole year.

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.

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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).

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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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