Collège de France
Paris, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1530
Overview
The Collège de France is a public institution of higher education and research (établissement public à caractère scientifique culturel et professionnel) founded in 1530 by François I. Its singular mission is to conduct fundamental research at the highest level in all disciplines and freely disseminate the resulting knowledge. Between 45 and 50 chairs are held by leading researchers. Lectures, seminars and conferences are free and open to all, with no enrolment, diploma or tuition fees required. It is an associate member of PSL University.
Fields of study
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Medicine
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Social Sciences
- Economics
- History
- Archaeology
- Prehistory
- Arts
- Humanities
Accreditation: French Ministry of Higher Education and Research
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Free / year
Attendance at all lectures, seminars and conferences is entirely free of charge. No enrolment, diploma or tuition fees are required.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.