Villa Albertine 
University Paris-Dauphine-PSL
Founded in 1968 in the wake of educational reform and societal transformation, Université Paris Dauphine–PSL is a leading French higher education institution specializing in organizational and decision sciences. Combining academic excellence with close engagement with the socio-economic world, the university has developed a distinctive interdisciplinary approach to addressing contemporary economic, managerial, mathematical, and technological challenges.
Université Paris Dauphine–PSL is recognized for the excellence of its teaching and research, its strong international outlook, and its close connections with the professional world. Through innovative teaching methods, cutting-edge research, and an extensive network of international partnerships, the university prepares future researchers, managers, entrepreneurs, and public decision-makers to address global challenges.
Today, Université Paris Dauphine–PSL welcomes around 11,000 students from more than 90 nationalities, as well as 4,200 faculty and administrative staff. Its internationally recognized academic excellence is reflected in its prestigious triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA), a distinction held by only a limited number of business schools worldwide.
Eligible Programs for Lafayette Fellows
Eligible Programs for Lafayette Fellows include:
Computer Science and Mathematics for Decision-making and Organization:
- Master 1 in Decision-Support IT and Mathematics (I2D)
- Master 1 Mathématiques et Applications – parcours Mathématiques approfondies
- Master 2 in Artificial Intelligence, Systems, Data (IASD) – Computer Science Track
- Master 2 in Artificial Intelligence, Systems, Data – Mathematics Track
- Master 2 in Modeling, Optimization, Decision and Organization (MODO)
- Master 2 Mathématiques de l’Assurance, de l’Economie et de la Finance (MASEF)
- Master 2 in Applied and Theoretical Mathematics (MATH)
Organization Science:
AI, Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, and Organization Science
Admissions Information
For Lafayette candidates, applications to the selected Université Paris Dauphine-PSL programs must be submitted between December 1st and December 19th, 2026, following the process described below.
- Submission and Transmission of Applications
For Lafayette candidates, applications to an eligible Université Paris Dauphine–PSL program must be submitted directly to the Lafayette Committee. The Committee will forward eligible applications to the university. If your application is not selected by the Lafayette Committee, you will be notified so that you can submit your application to Dauphine-PSL via the MyCandidature platform.
- Application File Content
Applications to the selected programs must be submitted to lafayettefellowship@villa-albertine.org between December 1st and December 19th, 2026. Please send an email with the subject line « Université Paris Dauphine-PSL Application Packet » with the documents requested.
Each application file must include the following documents: proof of completion of high school, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, if relevant), CV, and letter of motivation (targeted to academic program).
Depending on the chosen master’s program, additional materials are required.
Learn more about the application requirements here.
A selection interview may also be organized prior to the final decision.
Reminder: The awarding of the Lafayette Fellowship is conditional upon admission to one of the eligible partner institutions. Applicants must complete both the Lafayette Fellowship application and apply to one program at one of the partner institutions.
