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Université Paris Cité is one of the largest comprehensive research institutions of higher education in France. It is home to over 63,000 students, of whom 20% are international members. With 119 laboratories, it is at the forefront of efforts to bring cutting edge research to bear to solve the most pressing problems in the modern world.
The University is completely integrated into the fabric of the urban environment of Paris, with 20 campus locations spread across the city and its inner suburbs. Nine of the twenty campuses are located in various distr...
| Establishment year | 1970 |
| Total Students | 63,000 |
| International Students | 12,600 |
| QS World University Rankings 2024 | 236 |
| Campus Size | N/A |
| Total Number of Campuses | 20 Campuses and Sites |
| University Website | https://u-paris.fr/en/ |
| No. of Schools and Divisions | 3 Faculties (Health, Science, Societies and Humanities) |
| Nobel Prize Winner Alumni | 1 (Jean Dausset) |
| No. of Education Programs | 7 (undergraduate), 77 (Master’s), 17 (PhD) |
| Student to Faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Université Paris Cité offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses through 3 Faculties, which are further subdivided into Departments.
Another component establishment of the University is the Paris Institute of Earth Physics. It has an associated Research Organization, the Pasteur Institute, which is an internationally renowned center of biomedical research.
Undergraduate applicants to Université Paris Cité must satisfy the following requirements:
Applicants to Master’s programs at the University have to satisfy similar eligibility criteria. However, instead of the high school completion requirements, they must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, with proof of adequate performance as shown through detailed academic transcripts. Certain postgraduate programs (for example, the Master of Business Administration) may require their applicants to have work experience. Most Master’s programs at the University have a set of prerequisite undergraduate courses associated with them.
International applicants to undergraduate courses at Université Paris Cité must follow these steps:
The next step in the admission process is registration; all students who receive an offer of admission must register on the student website of the University. At this time, they pay registration fees, choose their courses for the first semester, and complete any steps specific to their chosen degree program. Once the registration is officially complete, international students can apply for a student visa.
The French long term student visa application process requires the candidate to submit several documents at the nearest Embassy or Consulate. These include passport scans, academic certificates, proof of admission, proof of payment of fees, and a police letter certifying that the candidate has a clean criminal record. Once the visa is issued and the student arrives in Paris, he or she must visit the authorities within the first week of stay to present original copies of all documents (if requested) and obtain a residence permit for the first year of study at Université Paris Cité.
Tuition fees at French state universities are subsidized by the Government for both domestic and international students, in a bid to attract the best talent across the world. Therefore, students at Université Paris Cité pay only registration fees each year. These vary according to the type of program, as follows:
Before the start of each academic year, students of the Université Paris Cité must pay the student life and campus contribution (CVEC) fee. This amounts to 95 Euros per year, and is used to fund healthcare, sports, cultural, and campus facilities for students. A certificate of successful payment of this fee is needed to confirm acceptance of the offer of admission. The CVEC fee is applicable to all students except those admitted under exceptional circumstances, e.g. refugees and asylum seekers. Other one time costs may include comprehensive emergency insurance and Residence Permit fees.
The main sources of spending for international students at Université Paris Cité are living costs. If opting for private accommodation, monthly rents can range from 600 to 900 Euros. The University also provides low cost housing within its student dormitories. This is typically half the cost of a private apartment. Students at the University must also budget for food, travel, shopping, and entertainment; this can add up to 500 Euros per month, given that Paris is one of the more expensive cities in Europe.
The Université Paris Cité campus is spread over 20 locations, primarily in the Greater Paris region, with approximately half of the campuses concentrated in the heart of the city.
Students at Universitè Paris Citè have a long history of involvement in social welfare associations. Some notable types are civic service organizations and volunteer firefighting initiatives.
Cultural, sports, and regional associations at the University allow students to come together over shared interests in diverse fields. Over 120 student clubs are registered, and they organize events, regular meetings, and performances.
The Student Health Service at Université Paris Cité provides free medical checkups and guidance sessions for all members of the University community; this is funded by the compulsory CVEC fee.
The cultural department organizes regular student trips to dance, music, theater, and cinema events in Paris. It allows students to access discounts and sets up workshops to enable them to appreciate the events happening in the city.
Sports events at Université Paris Cité are organized and overseen by the Department of Physical Activities. This Department teaches sports courses during the first year of all undergraduate and postgraduate programs; these count towards the overall credit requirement.
The Student Life Department at Université Paris Cité assists tens of thousands of students every year with finding the best possible housing to fit their budgets. Nearly 7,000 places are available in student dormitories, with occupancy options ranging from single rooms to shared flats.
Students of Universitè Paris Citè - both domestic and international - who are undergoing severe financial or other difficulties may visit the Student Life department to apply for emergency financial aid. The funding for this confidential short term aid comes from two sources: the University itself, and the social work department (CROUS) of the city of Paris.
There are several scholarships available for international Master's students at the University. The most prestigious is the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship. This is administered by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and is awarded to the most academically brilliant students in the incoming postgraduate batch. The scholarship awards a monthly stipend of 1,700 Euros, which is used to pay registration fees and take care of living expenses.
The SMARTS-UP scholarship program at Université Paris Cité was instituted to attract the best international talent to its Master's programs. The long term aim is to create a large corpus of talented Master's students who go on to enroll in doctoral programs at various state universities in France. International applicants can submit their scholarship application between December 1 and January 15; awardees are paid 8,000 Euros for a period of one year. Decisions are announced in March every year.
There are several other categories of scholarships for domestic and international students of Université Paris Cité. Full details can be found on the relevant French Government website. The scholarships fall into these categories, based on the awarding authority:
