Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
Paris, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- #246
- 2027
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 45,000
- International students
- 22%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1970
Overview
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne is a French public research university established in 1970, heir to the medieval University of Paris founded by Robert de Sorbon in the 13th century. It is the largest university of humanities and social sciences in France, enrolling over 45,000 students across 25 sites in Paris and the Île-de-France region. The university is structured around three academic poles: Law and Political Science (École de droit de la Sorbonne), Arts and Humanities, and Economics and Management. It hosts 37 research units and 10 doctoral schools, awarding over 304 theses per year. Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne is a member of the Una Europa alliance of 11 European universities and maintains partnerships with over 360 institutions worldwide. The university welcomes more than 9,800 international students and offers over 70 international degree programmes. It is consistently ranked in the QS World University Rankings (top 10 in France, QS 2027) and is ranked 1st French university in 9 disciplines (QS by Subject 2027).
Fields of study
- Law
- Political Science
- Economics
- Management
- History
- Geography
- Philosophy
- History of Art
- Archaeology
- Visual Arts
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Demography
- Tourism
- International Relations
- Finance
- Human Resources
Accreditation: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (France); Qualiopi (formation continue)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, January
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,902 – €4,836 / year
From about $3,134 / year
Domestic students
€178 – €1,250 / year
2026-2027 registration fees (EU/EEA students): Licence €178, Master €255, Double-Licence €296, Magistère €600, Doctorat €398. Non-EU students pay differentiated fees: Licence €2902, Master €3950, Double-Licence €4836. Additional fees may apply for Diplômes Universitaires (DU).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licence Administration économique et sociale (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | €2,902 / year | Varies | — |
| Licence Arts plastiques (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | €2,902 / year | Varies | — |
| Licence Droit (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | €2,902 / year | Varies | — |
| Licence Economie (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | €2,902 / year | Varies | — |
| Master 2 Executive Management des systèmes d'information et de connaissance (MSIC) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Sep 4, 2026 | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
