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Sorbonne University
#43 in the World – ARWU Shanghai Ranking
#4 in France – THE France 2025
#8 in Europe – (QS) 2025
Paris’s Sorbonne University is a global, future-facing hub for research, education and innovation that unites science and engineering, medicine, and the arts and humanities in one powerhouse. From quantum information, AI-driven healthcare, and climate-ocean science to digital humanities, Sorbonne University scholars grapple with tomorrow’s toughest questions.
The contemporary iteration of the historic Sorbonne (1257), Sorbonne University hosts around 53,000 students — of which 11,500 are international — in a vibrant, multicultural community. Three marine stations stretching from Brittany to the Mediterranean anchor the University’s top ten global ranking in Oceanography, while Mathematics and Earth Sciences consistently place in the world’s top 15. On campus, the Cité de l’Innovation connects more than 230 research-born start-ups to Paris’s dynamic tech ecosystem, translating breakthroughs into market solutions. France’s largest Faculty of Arts and Humanities adds cultural depth, and university FabLabs spark creativity across disciplines.
At Sorbonne University, rigorous academics meet French savoir-vivre in Europe’s most vibrant tech-cultural capital, inviting students to learn, invent, and shape the future.
Eligible Programs for Lafayette Fellows
Eligible programs for Lafayette Fellows include all Master’s programs offered by the Faculty of Arts, Language, Literature and Humanities, as well as all Master’s programs from the Faculty of Science & Engineering.
The course offerings for the 2026-27 academic year will be published online in the Fall semester.
- See the full list of Master’s programs offered by the Faculty of Arts, Language, Literature, and Humanities (two-year programs, taught in French) for 2025-26 here.
- See the full list of Master’s programs offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering (one- and two-year programs, mainly taught fully in English) for 2025-26 here. Complementary programs in Earth Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Life Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics are also available here.
- Arts, Language, Literature, History, and Social Sciences
- Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Life Sciences, Earth and Environmental Science, Engineering, and Computer Science
Admissions Information
The application process for Master’s programs begins in October and follows the « Études en France » calendar.
Please check the admissions process for the programs that you wish to apply to on the program’s webpage.
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 at least one program at one of the partner institutions.
Campus Life
Sorbonne University offers robust support tailored to international students. Guidance includes assistance with visa applications and residence permit renewals, support for grants and financial aid, and referrals to relevant university services through the International Welcome Desk, located in the Student Hub (Maison de la Vie Étudiante) on the Pierre et Marie Curie campus at Sorbonne University.
To learn more about campus life and student services, click here.
Sorbonne University spans multiple historic sites across Paris, offering a rich cultural and academic setting. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities operates across 13 distinct sites —including the iconic Sorbonne campus situated in the vibrant Latin Quarter, surrounded by landmarks such as the Collège de France, the Odéon theatre, the Panthéon, and the Luxembourg Garden. Meanwhile, the Faculty of Science & Engineering is primarily located at the Pierre et Marie Curie campus (Jussieu), at 4 place Jussieu in the 5th arrondissement, a well-known scientific and engineering hub in the heart of the city.
