PSL University ✓
Paris, France
Welcome to PSL University
The academic culture at PSL is rooted in the highly prestigious French ""Grandes Écoles"" and elite research institute traditions.
- The CPES Program: The flagship undergraduate route here is the CPES (Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Degree). Unlike traditional highly specialized European degrees, the CPES requires students to study a broad range of subjects across Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences in their first year before progressively specializing in their second and third years.
- Intense and Elite: The environment is exceptionally rigorous, highly selective, and heavily driven by research. Students are taught by leading researchers and are expected to be highly autonomous, critical thinkers.
- Small Class Sizes: Undergraduate classes are typically kept very small to ensure highly personalized tutoring, close mentorship from professors, and a strong sense of community among the students.
- Campus Life: Located in the very heart of Paris (mostly in the historic Latin Quarter), the campus is woven directly into the city's intellectual and cultural center, offering an unmatched urban student lifestyle.
📜 Entry Qualification
- A-Levels
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- STPM
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Qualifications that Require Verification:
- UEC
- SPM
📅 Registration Info
Applying to a French public institution like PSL requires navigating the national centralized system, which has very strict deadlines.
- The Parcoursup Portal: The vast majority of undergraduate applications to PSL (including international applicants for programs like the CPES multidisciplinary degree or Dauphine bachelor's tracks) must be submitted through Parcoursup, the official French national admissions platform.
- Études en France (Campus France): Depending on the specific PSL institute you are applying to and your exact residency status, you may also be required to parallel-register your application through the Campus France (Études en France) portal to secure your French student visa.
- The Application Timeline: The Parcoursup system typically opens in mid-January, and you must lock in your program choices by mid-March. Final document uploads and confirmations are usually due in early April.
- Language Proficiency (CRITICAL):
- French-Taught Programs (The Majority): You must submit an official DELF/DALF certificate proving at least a B2 level of French. However, a C1 level is realistically required to survive the heavy reading and writing in humanities and social science tracks.
English-Taught Programs: For specific international tracks (like the Bachelor in Sustainability Sciences or the International Bachelor in AI), you must prove English fluency with an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 to 7.0 or a TOEFL iBT of 90+.
💡 Test
The admission process here relies heavily on a student's complete academic record (dossier) rather than a single standardized entrance exam.
- No General Academic Admissions Tests: Students do not need to take standardized tests like the SAT or ACT. The admission committee meticulously reviews high school transcripts, teacher recommendation letters, and the student's personal statement (motivation letter).
- The Interview: For flagship programs like the CPES, shortlisted applicants are almost always required to attend a formal interview (usually online for international students). This interview assesses the student's intellectual curiosity, general knowledge, motivation, and ability to think critically on the spot.
🗣️ Language
- French
- English
The language requirement depends heavily on the specific undergraduate program a student chooses.
More About PSL University
Quick Facts
- This institution is a collegiate university located in the heart of Paris that brings together several of France’s most prestigious ""Grandes Écoles.""
- It is recognized globally as one of the top research-intensive universities in France, consistently leading national rankings in science and the arts.
Postgraduate Study
Graduate students can access a wide variety of Master’s and doctoral programs that emphasize interdisciplinary learning across fields like engineering, humanities, and fine arts.
Key Industry
The university maintains strong ties with global leaders in sectors such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and digital technology through its dedicated "Valorisation" and innovation transfer teams.
Post-study Work Opportunity
International graduates from non-EU countries are eligible for a one-year temporary residence permit (RECE) to seek employment or start a business in France after completing their degree.
Accommodation
While the university operates within the high-demand Paris housing market, it offers students support through partnerships with Studapart and access to public student housing (CROUS) or private student residences.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle is characterized by an immersive Parisian experience where students belong to small, elite academic communities while enjoying the broad cultural and social resources of a city-wide university.
🎯 Program / Courses
Engineering ▶
- Aeronautical
- Automotive
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil & Structural
- Electrical &
- Manufacturing
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical
- Mechatronics
- Mineral and
- Petroleum
Computer ▶
- Advanced Computing
- Advanced Web
- Analytics &
- Applied Analytics
- Applied Computing
- Applied Computing
- Applied Cyber
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain
- Cloud Security
- Computational
- Computational
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Networking
- Cyber Forensics
- Cyber Security
- Data Communications
- Data Engineering
- Data Science
- Embedded
- Emerging Digital
- Engineering
- Ethics of AI
- Information
- Machine Learning
- Network Security
- Software &
- Software Engineering
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Visual Computing
Life Sciences ▶
- Aerobiology
- Anatomy and
- Bacteriology
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biomechanics
- Biophysics
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Cell Biology
- Ecology
- Enzymology
- Food and In
- Genetic Engineering
- Histology
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Mycology
- Neuroscience
- Paleontology
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Pharmacy
- Phycology
- Structural Biology
- Synthetic Biology
- Systems Biology
- Toxicology
- Virology
Physical Sciences ▶
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Geosciences
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
💵 Cost Details
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⭐ Student Reviews
"An amazing university with rich history and excellent facilities for education majors. The lecturers are very supportive, and the campus environment in Tanjong Malim is extremely peaceful and conducive for studying."
"Great place to study. The residential colleges are comfortable and the new campus has great modern tech. The only downside is that the town is quite small, so entertainment options are a bit limited, but it forces you to focus!"
