University Paris Sciences et Lettres

Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) was established in 2010 and formally created as a university in 2019, though its oldest constituent college was founded in 1530. Located in the heart of Paris, France, across several campuses in the Latin Quarter and other central areas, PSL is a collegiate university comprising 11 prestigious schools. The university excels in interdisciplinary education and research across science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, with 28 Nobel laureates and 11 Fields Medalists among its alumni and staff.

Rankings

#2 (Other rank)▼

Other rank

Ranked #2 in THE Young University Rankings 2024.

Other rank

Ranked #19 globally by CWUR 2025. Source: CWUR.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #28 globally in QS World University Rankings 2026. Source: TopUniversities.com ↗

Other rank

Ranked #34 globally in Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025. Source: ShanghaiRanking.com ↗

World rank

Ranked #48 globally in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. Source: TimesHigherEducation.com ↗

Incoming Erasmus

712+ Students/Year

Semester Dates

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Autumn App Deadline

24 Feb

Autumn Term

8 Sept - 23 Jan

Spring Term

19 Jan - 31 May

Drinks

Pint 🍺: €5Wine 🍷: €4.5

Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.)

254 € / 3941 €

Monthly Rent (Est.)

880 €

On-Campus Housing

✅ Available

Erasmus student network

✅ Active

Affordability Score

1/10

Total Students

18,029

English Programs

✅ Courses AvailableOfficial Catalogue ↗

Official Portal

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