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Université de Paris

Paris, France • Founded 2019 • QS 2026 #300

Updated May 2026 · Source: u-paris.fr

Overview

English Name: Paris Cité University
Local Name: University of Paris
Founded: 2019
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
Rankings:
QS World University Rankings 2026 #300 Times Higher Education 2025 #183 = ARWU (Shanghai) 2025 #60 CWTS Leiden 2025 #169 SCImago 2022 #40
Inside Université de Paris
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Founded in 2019, the Université de Paris (University of Paris) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large metropolis of Paris (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Ile-de-France.

Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France), Université de Paris is a very large-sized coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Paris offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 4-year-old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Université de Paris also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Where to find Université de Paris, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.

Address: 85 boulevard Saint-Germain
Postal Code: 75006
Phone: +33
Social Media:

Academic Details

Université de Paris's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.

Recognition: Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
Student Enrollment: over-50,000
Academic Staff Range: 4,500-4,999
Memberships & Networks
Alliance Sorbonne-Paris-Cité European University Association (EUA)

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France.

Lifelong Education (Centre) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Exact Sciences (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Natural Sciences
  • Physics
History and Philosophy of Sciences (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
Literature, Arts and Humanities (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Cinema and Television
  • History
  • Literature
Dentistry (Paris Descartes) (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Dentistry
Fundamental and Biomedical Sciences (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biomedicine
  • Natural Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Social Sciences
Law and Economics and Management (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Law
  • Management
Mathematics and Computer Science (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
Medicine (Paris Descartes) (Paris-Diderot) (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medicine
Pharmacy (Paris Descartes) (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Pharmacy
Physical Education and Sports (STAPS) (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education
  • Sports
Earth, Planetary and Environmental Sciences (IPGP) (Institute) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Studies
Psychology (Institute) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Psychology
Technology (IUT Paris Diderot) (Institute) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Measurement and Precision Engineering
  • Safety Engineering
Technology (IUT) (Institute) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Information Sciences
  • Marketing
  • Social Work
  • Statistics
  • Technology
Engineering Denis Diderot (EIDD) (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Engineering
Anglophone Studies (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
Chemistry (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
Computer Science (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
Cross-Cultural and Applied Languages Studies (Unit) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Linguistics
  • Cultural Studies
  • French
  • Modern Languages
Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies and Planetology (Unit) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Astronomy and Space Science
  • Astrophysics
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geophysics
East Asian Languages and Civilization (Unit) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chinese
  • Cultural Studies
  • East Asian Studies
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Vietnamese
Geography, History, Economics and Social Sciences (Unit) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Social Sciences
Law, Economics and Management (Unit) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Law
  • Management
Life Sciences (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
Linguistics (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Linguistics
Literature, Arts, Cinema (Unit) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Cinema and Television
  • Literature
Mathematics (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics
Medicine (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medicine
Ondotology (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Dentistry
Physics (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Psychoanalysis (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Psychoanalysis

Programs Offered

Below are Université de Paris's active programmes, grouped by degree level, with search.

380 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in France

Bachelor's Degree 7 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in D.E secteur sanitaire

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Bachelor's Degree in Diplôme d'Université

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Bachelor's Degree in Licence - Arts-lettres-langues
Arts, Design & Architecture

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Bachelor's Degree in Licence - Droit-économie-gestion
Law

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Bachelor's Degree in Licence - Sciences - technologies - santé
Health Sciences

Admission via Parcoursup. The ranking favours applicants who studied at least two of these Terminale specialties: Life and Earth Sciences, Physics-Chemistry, Mathematics. Physics-Chemistry and Life and Earth Sciences are...

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Bachelor's Degree in Licence - Sciences humaines et sociales
Psychology

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Master's Degree 371 programmes

Master's Degree in Approches Interdisciplinaires de la Recherche et de l'Enseignement (AIRE) — Learning Sciences (EdTech)
Linguistics & Language Studies

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Master's Degree in Bio-informatique — Biologie Informatique - Ingénierie de Plate-forme en Biologie
Computer Sciences

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Associate's Degree 2 programmes

Associate's Degree in BUT - Production
Computer Sciences

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Associate's Degree in BUT - Service
Social Work

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Scholarships in France

These scholarships are open to students studying in France and may apply to programmes at Université de Paris.

Aide à la mobilité internationale
French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (etudiant.gouv.fr) · Government funded · 400 EUR per monthly · Travel · Covers Travel
Grant of 400 EUR per month for a study or internship stay abroad of 1 to 10 consecutive months that forms part of the degree programme; no more than 10 months in total across all higher education.
Bourse sur critères sociaux
French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (etudiant.gouv.fr) · Government funded · 6,335 EUR per year · Living Stipend · Covers Living
Monthly national grant paid over 10 months by the Crous, with eight échelons from 0 bis to 7 ranging from 1,454 EUR to 6,335 EUR per year (1,745 to 7,602 EUR if kept over the summer); overseas territories receive a supplement of 300 EUR.
Erasmus+ mobility grant
French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (etudiant.gouv.fr) · Other funded · Travel · Covers Travel
Monthly grant generally between 300 and 700 EUR depending on destination and whether the stay is a study period or an internship; 786 EUR for students of overseas institutions; supplements of 250 EUR per month for students meeting inclusion criteria and a sustainable-travel supplement.
ESSEC Foundation Need-based Scholarship
ESSEC Foundation · Foundation funded · 20,000 EUR per total · Partial Tuition
Need-based tuition aid for ESSEC students facing financial difficulties: average 5,000 EUR, maximum 20,000 EUR, and 15,000 EUR over three years; 447 scholarship students were supported in 2025.
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship
Campus France · Government funded · International students · 1,200 EUR per monthly · Living Stipend · Covers Living, Travel, Insurance
Monthly allowance of 1,200 EUR for master students (up to 12 months for M2, 24 for M1, 36 for engineering degrees) and 2,100 EUR for doctoral students (12 to 36 months), plus international transport, insurance, housing search and cultural activities; tuition fees are not covered.

How to apply to Université de Paris

A short guide to applying to Université de Paris — five steps.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Université de Paris runs 380 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Before applying to Université de Paris, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for France.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Université de Paris's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (u-paris.fr). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +33. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Université de Paris

Below are key facts about Université de Paris, drawn directly from institutional records.

How old is Université de Paris?

The institution opened in 2019 (approximately 7 years ago).

Where can I find Université de Paris?

The institution is located in Paris, France.

Is Université de Paris public or private?

Université de Paris is a public institution.

How many students does Université de Paris have?

The institution has a student body of over-50,000.

Where does Université de Paris stand in university rankings?

Université de Paris holds rank QS 2026 #300.

What programmes are available at Université de Paris?

Programmes at Université de Paris cover master's and doctoral programmes.

Is Université de Paris accredited?

Yes, Université de Paris is recognised by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.

What is Université de Paris's official website?

You can find Université de Paris online at u-paris.fr.

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