Universities and admissions in Paris
Higher education in Paris: which universities are genuinely accessible to Russian speakers, what is required to apply, which exams are needed and how much it costs.
Universities in Paris for Russian speakers — to the point
Leading institutions: Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité, PSL, Sciences Po, Sorbonne Nouvelle.
Cost (for non-EU):
- public universities: a ’differentiated’ fee of €2,770/year for undergraduate, €3,770 for master’s; MANY universities retain a reduced rate of €170–380
- private/grandes écoles: €10,000–20,000/year
What is needed:
- the Campus France process (’Études en France’) is mandatory
- for undergraduate entry — DAP + French B2 (DELF/TCF-DAP); English-language master’s programs — IELTS
- apply online via Campus France
Residence permit: student visa VLS-TS = one-year residence permit. Proof of funds ~€615/month.
Data as of 2026. Source: Campus France.
Paris: almost free — how to get in
Paris public universities are inexpensive: even the full non-EU rate is €2,770/year, while the Sorbonne and others often charge only €170–380/year.
Step by step:
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Campus France account (Études en France)
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For undergraduate admission — DAP application + French language exam (TCF-DAP/DELF B2)
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Master’s — a dossier application; many programmes are in English (IELTS 6.5)
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Campus France interview → visa
Scholarships: Eiffel (Master’s/PhD, ~€1,700/month), French Embassy grants, regional scholarships.
Data as of 2026. Source: Campus France, Eiffel programme.
Paris: documents, degree recognition, student residence permit
Documents (via Campus France):
- diploma/degree + certified translation by a sworn translator
- DELF/TCF B2 or IELTS/TOEFL
- motivation letter, CV, academic transcript
- proof of funds ~€615/month
Recognition: no separate nostrification required — the university evaluates credentials through Campus France.
Visa → residence permit:
- long-stay student visa VLS-TS (validated online upon arrival, equivalent to a residence permit)
- right to work up to 964 hrs/year (~20 hrs/week)
- housing assistance through CAF/CROUS
Top-tier business schools: HEC, ESSEC, Sciences Po — €10,000–20,000/year.
Data as of 2026. Source: Campus France, France-Visas.
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