The Paris Sciences and Letters Institution, sometimes known as PSL University or just PSL for short, is a public research university that is located in Paris, France. 2010 marked the beginning of its existence, and 2019 will mark its official inception as a university. There are a total of 11 different schools that make up this college, the first of which was established in 1530. The primary campuses of PSL can be found in the Latin Quarter, at the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève campus, at the Jourdan campus, at Porte Dauphine in northern Paris, and at Carré Richelieu. PSL is situated in the middle of Paris. Diplomas of Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor of Philosophy are given out by PSL to its various component schools and institutes. It provides an education that is grounded in research and interdisciplinary instruction, and its 17,000 students have access to a wide variety of academic fields, including science, engineering, the humanities, the social sciences, fine art, and performing arts. In 2022, the QS World University Rankings placed PSL University in the 26th spot, while the Academic Ranking of World Universities placed it in the 38th spot, and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed it in the 40th spot. There have been a total of 79 Molière winners, 50 César winners, 11 Fields Medalists, 49 CNRS Gold Medalists, and 50 César winners among PSL's graduates and employees. There have also been a total of 28 Nobel laureates.
-PSL University is ranked #24 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. It is also ranked #38 in the Shanghai ranking, #24 in the CWUR and #1 in THE (Times Higher Education) Best Young Universities. PSL has also appeared in the top 50 THE and QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) rankings since 2018.
THE APPLICATION FEE TO PSL UNIVERSITY IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs If you apply through Grad-Dreams
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT PSL UNIVERSITY
English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements
TOEFL
IELTS
PTE
70-80
6.0
58
Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free
SAT
GRE
GMAT
Program Specific
Program Specific
Program Specific
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements
-Student residences: PSL owns approximately 800 beds in about 20 dormitories. These residences are mainly located in the inner suburbs or in Paris, no more than 45 minutes away from educational buildings.
Private rentals: PSL also offers a list of private rentals that have been vetted by the university. This can be a good option if you are looking for a more spacious or luxurious accommodation.
Homestays: PSL also offers homestays with host families. This can be a great way to experience French culture and improve your language skills.
