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Sorbonne University — Full Profile & Ranking 2026
A historic name reborn as a modern research powerhouse — QS World Rankings 2027 #73
Sorbonne University (Sorbonne Université) is a public research university in Paris. It carries the name of the historic Sorbonne, founded in 1257, and was formed in 2018 by a merger. In the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026) it is 73rd in the world. This guide covers programmes, admission, 2026-27 fees, scholarships, advice for applicants from Pakistan and the questions applicants ask most. Every figure is labeled with its year or ranking edition.
Sorbonne Overview
The name Sorbonne goes back to the college founded in 1257 by Robert de Sorbon. The modern Sorbonne University was created in 2018 by the merger of Paris-Sorbonne University and Pierre and Marie Curie University (UPMC).
It has three faculties — Letters, Medicine, and Science and Engineering — and is known for sciences, medicine and the humanities. The old Sorbonne and today’s university are related but not identical institutions.
Sorbonne Rankings — QS World University Rankings 2027
Sorbonne University is 73rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in June 2026.
This is a QS-specific result, not one universal ranking. Times Higher Education, U.S. News and ARWU use different methods and can order universities differently.
Source: QS TopUniversities (QS World University Rankings 2027, 18 June 2026).
Key Strengths & Programs
Sorbonne University is known for:
- Physics and chemistry, drawing on the Pierre and Marie Curie University heritage
- Mathematics
- Medicine and health sciences
- Letters, languages and humanities, from the Paris-Sorbonne heritage
- Earth, environmental and life sciences
- Engineering
See the official website for the full list.
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Admission Requirements
Pakistan is on the list of countries that use the Études en France procedure, according to Campus France. Confirm all details on the official pages.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Application route | Applicants from Pakistan use the Études en France online platform for French universities. Campus France Pakistan can help (a fee applies for its services). |
| Bachelor’s | First-year entry requires an admission request through the platform. Check Campus France for the current opening and closing dates. |
| Master’s | Apply through the same platform and the programme’s own steps. Many programmes need strong grades in a relevant Bachelor’s degree. |
| Language | Most degree programmes are taught in French, so French evidence is usually needed. Some Master’s programmes are taught in English. Check each programme. |
| Documents | Transcripts, identification, language evidence and any programme documents |
Official sources: Campus France — Études en France and Sorbonne University.
Sorbonne Acceptance Rate
Sorbonne University does not publish one acceptance rate for international applicants. Selectivity varies by programme, and the old “moderately competitive” label was not based on a figure.
Practical Application Checklist
- Choose your programme and read its entry and language requirements
- Check the application deadline for your intake
- Book an English (or other required) language test
- Prepare transcripts, identification and any required documents
- Apply and accept your offer
- Meet the visa or residence-permit conditions for your destination
- Plan funding for tuition and living costs
- Verify every date, fee and requirement on Sorbonne’s official website before submitting
Tuition & Costs
Sorbonne University lists these tuition fees for 2026-27:
- Bachelor’s: €178 a year
- Master’s: €255 a year
- Doctorate: €398 a year (doctoral students are not subject to differentiated fees)
Non-EU students can face higher “differentiated” fees under national rules. For 2026-27 the university board decided on 7 July 2026 to exempt eligible non-EU students, mainly newly arrived students and those changing degree programmes, who apply for the exemption. Check the exemption steps before you enrol.
Other costs, especially Paris rent, are high, so budget for them. The old “few hundred to few thousand euros” line is replaced by the figures above.
Source: Sorbonne — Enrolment and tuition fees. Fees, dates and rules change each year.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship: for Master’s and PhD. Universities nominate candidates, so applicants first contact the university coordinator. Sorbonne’s page says a selected average of at least 15/20 is expected, and its internal deadlines for the 2026/27 round were 28 November 2025 (Master’s) and 24 November 2025 (PhD).
- Other aid: compare options in our fully funded scholarships for 2027 guide
- No guarantee: awards are competitive. The old “Sorbonne University International Scholarship” line could not be confirmed, so it has been removed.
Sorbonne for Pakistani Students
Pakistani applicants follow the Études en France process:
- Platform: create your file on Études en France and follow Campus France instructions
- Language: prepare French or an English test depending on the programme. Our IELTS preparation guides can help.
- Scholarships: ask the programme coordinator early about Eiffel nominations
- Visa: a French student visa is required and its rules change
- Budget: plan for Paris housing and living costs
Campus & Student Life
- Sorbonne University is based in Paris, with sites in the Latin Quarter and on the Pierre and Marie Curie campus near Jussieu
- Medical teaching is linked to Paris hospitals, including the Pitié-Salpêtrière site
- Paris offers a very large student life, museums and libraries
- Student housing is limited, so apply early and compare private options
Research & Career Opportunities
- The university is research-intensive across sciences, medicine and the humanities
- Paris is a hub for research institutes, publishing, culture, finance and international organisations
- Many Master’s programmes link to research laboratories
- Sorbonne University does not guarantee employment, salary or visa outcomes
Notable Alumni
- Marie Curie, Nobel Prize in Physics 1903 and Chemistry 1911, studied at the University of Paris (the Sorbonne) and became its first woman professor in 1906
- Pierre Curie, Nobel Prize in Physics 1903, taught at the Sorbonne
- The modern university inherits both the Paris-Sorbonne and Pierre and Marie Curie University traditions
Contact & Location
Sorbonne Université
21 rue de l’École de médecine, 75006 Paris, France
Official website: sorbonne-universite.fr
Frequently Asked Questions
Sorbonne University is ranked 73rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published in June 2026.
Not exactly. The modern Sorbonne University was formed in 2018 by merging Paris-Sorbonne University and Pierre and Marie Curie University, which descend from the historic University of Paris and the Sorbonne college founded in 1257.
Yes. One of the merged institutions was Pierre and Marie Curie University, and Marie Curie studied and taught at the Sorbonne of her time.
Sorbonne University is best known for physics, chemistry, medicine and the humanities.
Sorbonne lists €178 for Bachelor’s, €255 for Master’s and €398 for doctoral students for 2026-27. Non-EU students may be exempt from differentiated fees if they apply and qualify.
Yes. Pakistan is on the Études en France list, so applicants use that platform and may get help from Campus France Pakistan.
Most programmes are taught in French, while some Master’s programmes are taught in English. Check each programme page.
Yes, including the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship through university nomination. It is competitive and not guaranteed.
Sorbonne University does not publish one overall rate. Selectivity varies by programme.
Check Sorbonne University’s official pages at sorbonne-universite.fr. Fees, deadlines and rules can change.
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Disclaimer: This page is based on the QS World University Rankings 2027, Sorbonne’s official pages, and other publicly available sources, last checked in October 2026. Fees, rankings, deadlines, and admission rules change, and no admission, funding, visa, or employment outcome is guaranteed. Always verify current details directly with the university before applying.