Sorbonne University
International Students
16%
Global Ranking
#101
Tuition
Varies by program
About Sorbonne University
Sorbonne University (Sorbonne Université) is a major French public research university located in Paris, created by government decree in 2017. It brings together three faculties — Arts and Humanities, Health Sciences, and Science and Engineering — and is home to 55,000 students, 3,800 doctoral candidates, and 145 research units across 23 doctoral schools. A member of the League of European Research Universities and the 4EU+ European university alliance, it is France's leading recipient of MSCA postdoctoral fellowships from the European Commission.
Institution profile
- Short name
- Sorbonne Université
- Founded
- 2017
- Ownership
- public
- Institution type
- University
- Research university
- Yes
- Global ranking
- #101
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Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
Admissions
- Application deadlines
- Vary by program and intake
Academics
- Total students
- 55,000
- Language
- French
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
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About
Sorbonne University is a world-renowned public research university in Paris, France, offering programs in Arts and Humanities, Health Sciences, and Science and Engineering to over 55,000 students.
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