Quick Summary
Since 2019, Université Paris Cité has been one of France's prominent publics, based in Paris. Ranked #155 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 64100 students including 18% from outside France. Known for strengths in Medicine, Earth and Marine Sciences, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is a world-class research-intensive university in the heart of Paris, created by the merger of Paris Descartes and Paris Diderot, offering top-tier medical and scientific training.
Subject Strengths
MedicineEarth and Marine SciencesPharmacy and PharmacologyDentistryMathematicsBiological SciencesPhysics and Astronomy
Founded2019
TypePublic
Total Students64100
Intl Students18%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsHôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou,Hôpital Cochin,Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades,Hôpital Saint-Louis,Hôpital Lariboisière,Hôpital Beaujon,Hôpital Bichat-Claude-Bernard,Pitié-Salpêtrière
AccreditationFrench Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#155
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#152
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#60
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Licence,Licence Professionnelle,Master's,Doctorate (PhD),Diplôme d'Université,BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie)
Programs
Doctoral School in Life Sciences,Doctoral School in Physics and Chemistry,Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences,Doctoral School in Earth and Environmental Sciences
PhD Programs
MOOCs via France Université Numérique,Hybrid Master's in Public Health
Online Programs
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP),Institut Jacques Monod,Centre de Recherche sur l'Inflammation,Interdisciplinary Institute for Neuroscience
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15 to March 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · Limited intake - varies by program
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students from outside the EU must use the 'Etudes en France' (Campus France) procedure. Strong emphasis is placed on academic transcripts and motivation letters tailored to the specific laboratory or department.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€170/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€12,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€243/yr
per year · EUR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€12,900/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableEiffel Excellence Scholarship,MIEM Excellence Scholarship,CROUS Social Scholarships,Make It Iconic Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$12,000
Financial AidAvailable through CROUS and regional mobility grants.
Work-StudyAvailable (Tuteurs, Student ambassadors)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Licence,Licence Professionnelle,Master's,Doctorate (PhD),Diplôme d'Université,BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie) programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Biomedical Sciences | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Mathematics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Quantum Physics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Genetics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical and industrial placements within the Paris hospital network and major French tech firms.
Industry Connections
SanofiCNRSInsermL'OréalTotalEnergies
Notable Alumni
Françoise Barré-Sinoussi (Nobel Prize in Medicine),Jean Dausset (Nobel Prize in Medicine),Alain Aspect (Nobel Prize in Physics)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes (limited through CROUS and Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris)
Sports Facilities
SUAPS (Service Universitaire des Activités Physiques et Sportives) offering over 50 sports across multiple sites.
Student Clubs
Over 100 student associations covering arts, science, and student advocacy.
Library Resources
22 specialized libraries including the Health Interuniversity Library (BIU Santé).
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,MICEFA,BCI (Bureau de Coopération Interuniversitaire),Circle U. European University Alliance
Summer Programs
Paris Cité Summer Schools in Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences.