QS World Ranking
#59
Acceptance Rate
40%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$300
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#10
Paris
Application Deadline
March 31
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
55,000
students
International Students
20%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
One of the world's oldest and most prestigious universities in the heart of Paris at almost no cost.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Very low tuition (~€170/year). Most programs in French. Paris is one of the world's greatest cities for culture.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Sorbonne University
Acceptance Rate
40%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
March 31
Instruction Language
French/English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$300
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via Parcoursup or directly for international students
- French B2+ required for French-language programs (most courses)
- DELF/DALF certification or TCF/TEF score accepted
- High school transcripts (translated into French or English)
- Some English programs available at master's level
- Campus France pre-application process required for non-EU students
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- French/English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$300 / year
- Application Deadline
- March 31
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 40%
- QS Best Student City (Paris)
- #10 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
- ✓Erasmus+
Cost of Living — Paris, France
High CostEstimated monthly total
$1,745
vs. avg US college student
8% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Paris is expensive but CROUS student restaurants offer meals for ~$4. CROUS housing lottery can dramatically cut rent costs.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Sorbonne University as a US Student
Sorbonne University is located in Paris, France and is ranked #59in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Medicine, Law, Languages. Instruction is offered in French/English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$300 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 40%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of March 31. Scholarships available include the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship.