How to Get Admission in Sorbonne University

About Sorbonne Université

Sorbonne Université is a public research university in Paris, France, organised around faculties of Humanities, Science and Engineering, and Medicine. It is among the well-known European research universities and appears in the QS and THE rankings (rankings are issued by those bodies, not by the university).

This guide explains the official admission routes for international students. Admission procedures, deadlines, and any fees are set by Sorbonne Université and the relevant French authorities and are reviewed each year, so always confirm the current details on the official sources before applying.

The Campus France route for many international applicants

For students from many countries, applying to a French public university involves the official Campus France "Études en France" (Studies in France) procedure rather than applying to the university directly. Campus France is the French government agency that supports international students and channels many applications and the related visa steps.

Whether you apply through Campus France, through a national platform, or directly to the university depends on your country, your level of entry, and the programme. Check the official Campus France portal and the Sorbonne Université admission pages to confirm which procedure applies to your situation.

• Many non-EU applicants use the Campus France "Études en France" procedure
• The correct route depends on your country, level, and programme
• Campus France also provides official visa and residence-permit guidance

Licence (bachelor) and Master entry

Entry to a Licence (the French bachelor's degree) generally requires a recognised secondary-school leaving qualification, while entry to a Master generally requires a recognised bachelor's-level degree in a relevant field, assessed by the faculty. Selection criteria and required documents are defined per programme.

Because requirements differ between faculties, programmes, and levels, and can change, use the official Sorbonne Université admission pages (and Campus France where it applies) to confirm exactly what your chosen programme expects.

Language of instruction and proof

Many programmes at Sorbonne Université are taught in French, so a proof of French-language proficiency is commonly required, while some programmes — particularly at master's level — may be taught wholly or partly in English with English-language requirements instead.

Accepted certificates and the required levels are set by the university and can differ by programme, so verify the exact language requirement for the programme you are applying to on the official website before you apply.

How to apply step by step (general shape)

In outline: identify your programme and level; check whether you apply via Campus France, a national platform, or directly; prepare your academic documents and language proof; submit through the correct procedure within the deadline; and, once admitted, follow the official student-visa and residence-permit steps for France.

Deadlines and document requirements are defined by the university and the French authorities, so treat the official Sorbonne Université and Campus France pages as your authoritative sources and note the dates for your intake. This is general information, not immigration advice — verify visa steps on the official government source.