Sorbonne University

Sorbonne University was created in 2018 through the merger of Paris-Sorbonne University (arts and humanities) and Pierre and Marie Curie University (sciences), reuniting two halves of the historic University of Paris. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive research universities in France, with faculties spanning humanities, sciences, engineering, and medicine.

The university traces its roots to the medieval University of Paris and occupies buildings around the Sorbonne quarter in the Latin Quarter, alongside modern science campuses elsewhere in the city.

Why students choose Sorbonne University

• Broad academic range covering the humanities, sciences, engineering, and medicine within a single institution.
• Strong international reputation for research, particularly in the sciences.
• Historic Latin Quarter location steeped in centuries of academic tradition.
• Extensive partnerships and exchange links with universities worldwide.
• A wide choice of postgraduate and doctoral programmes across disciplines.

Campus and location

Sorbonne University’s faculties are spread across several sites in Paris, including the historic Sorbonne building in the Latin Quarter and the Jussieu campus, both within easy reach of the city centre.

What students say

Students often mention the prestige of the Sorbonne name and the strength of its faculties, particularly in the sciences and humanities, as a major draw. A recurring theme among reviews of large French public universities, Sorbonne University included, is that administrative processes can feel bureaucratic compared with smaller institutions, though the size also brings a genuinely broad range of courses and research opportunities. International students commonly note the appeal of studying in a historic setting in the heart of Paris.

Official website: https://www.sorbonne-universite.fr

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