PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres) brings together 11 elite French grandes écoles and research institutes under one umbrella. It ranks among the top 25 universities globally and is France's highest-ranked institution. Students get access to world-leading labs, the Collège de France, ENS, and MINES Paris.
Paris, France
#24
#1
Top 10 Globally
14+ laureates
QS Top 50 Worldwide
Master in Mathematics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc in Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Master in Economics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MSc in Chemistry
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Executive MBA (MINES Paris)
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor in Arts & Humanities (ENS Paris)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
#1 ranked university in France — consistently outperforms all French peers globally.
Federated model — 11 institutions including ENS, MINES Paris, and Dauphine under one degree.
Research density — more Nobel and Fields Medal affiliates per faculty than any French university.
Strong industry ties — graduates regularly enter LVMH, TotalEnergies, BNP Paribas, and French civil service.
MINES Paris graduates achieve average starting salaries above €55,000 in engineering and consulting.
ENS alumni dominate French academia, the civil service, and top European research institutes.
Dauphine graduates are top recruits at Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and major French banks.
Strong PhD pathways — PSL partners with CNRS, INSERM, and CEA for funded research positions.
Undergrad
March 31 (varies by school)
Postgrad
April 30 (varies by programme)
Undergrad
Not available
Postgrad
Rolling (select programmes only)
PSL campuses are spread across Paris's 5th, 6th, and 14th arrondissements. Most facilities sit within walking distance of the Latin Quarter.
Paris offers unmatched internship access — headquarters of CAC 40 firms, UNESCO, and the OECD are all within the city. Student transport is subsidised at around €350 per year.
Enrolment letter from PSL institution
Valid national long-stay visa (VLS-TS)
Proof of €615/month financial means
Proof of accommodation in France
OFII registration within 3 months of arrival
Valid passport (6+ months beyond stay)