History
The history of Sorbonne University is inseparable from that of the University of Paris, founded in the 13th century, and the place which has become its main center of influence, the Sorbonne. It is in this crucible of the University of Paris, reorganized under the Third Republic and then split up into thirteen autonomous universities in 1968.
Education
Sorbonne University is a multidisciplinary university, of intensive research and world class. Located in the heart of Paris, this region, it is committed to the success of its students and is committed to the scientific challenges of the 21 th century. Thanks to the 55,300 students, 6,400 teacher-researchers and researchers and 3,600 administrative and technical staff who support it on a daily basis, Sorbonne University promotes diversity, creativity, innovation and openness to the world.
Research
Sorbonne University is characterized by a critical mass of research of very high level in a very broad disciplinary continuum, leadership and a high density of research in science and technology, life and environmental sciences, health, human sciences and society.
This critical mass is expressed through a very close partnership with Public Scientific and Technological Establishments (EPST) which are consubstantial with Sorbonne University within its perimeter, through a dense fabric of mixed research units with the CNRS and the 'Inserm, more focused with the IRD, and through the project-team model with Inria. As a result, Sorbonne University's strategy results from a strong synergy with these four EPSTs.
Career
- Do you need advice or help to build your study or professional project, in France or abroad? Dedicated services offer personalized interviews, brainstorming workshops and documentary spaces. They can also coach you in your job search.
- The establishment regularly carries out integration studies to meet the needs of the activity sectors and adjust its training accordingly.
- Sorbonne University offers a global approach aimed at stimulating the entrepreneurial spirit among its students, from the license to the doctorate.
- It trains them in entrepreneurship, one of the possible orientations at the end of their academic training and supports them towards the success of their project.
Sorbonne University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #43 Ranking
- 8 Masters
- 101 Scholarships
- 2,981 Academic Staff
- 42,330 Students
- 8,889 Students (int'l)
- 24,551 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Sorbonne University Overview
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Sorbonne University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 50 reviews
- 5 Star 13 Reviews
- 4 Star 31 Reviews
- 3 Star 6 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.2
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.0
- Student Diversity 4.4
- Career Development 4.4
I'm satisfied with my study experience overall.
I want to be improve my knowledge in my field and getting much experience and me also improvement my skills in my Field so that i am decided to continue my studying in my field and doing Master degree program.
My appreciation on this great scholarship program.
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Planning to Apply – Clear & Informative
Researching the Master’s in Bio-Informatics and Modelling (BIMM) at Sorbonne University was very helpful. The programme details are clear, entry requirements are well explained, and the information on courses, mobility, and career opportunities made it easy to plan my application. I would like even more examples of student experiences and tips for international applicants. Overall, the portal makes comparing programmes fast and practical
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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Sorbonne University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Dropped 2 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | 41 | 43 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 6 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | 56 | 62 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 9 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 59 | 63 | 72 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 75 | 76 | 76 |
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Student services
Different types of aid can be offered by the services depending on the student's situation:
- One-off aid
- Exemptions, exceptional refunds of registration fees
- Refund of registration fees for scholarship students who paid during administrative registration.
- The Solidarity and Development Fund for Student Initiatives can help you financially.
- Partly constituted by the Contribution to student and campus life which each student pays upon registration, this fund is available to students and their projects.
Housing services
The Paris Regional Student Services Office (CROUS; Centre Régional des Oeuvres Universitaires et Scolaires) is a public establishment under the French Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Research. It's aim is to help improve the living and working conditions of students in the Académie de Paris (regional education authority).
Library services
The Sorbonne University Library (BSU) brings together 18 integrated libraries and is structured into documentary clusters and transversal departments.
The libraries, deployed on sites close to users, are grouped into three documentary centers, each corresponding to the perimeter of a faculty.
ICT services
UPMC offers various solutions for accessing the internet either from numerous work stations or from laptops using the Wifi network deployed across various sites.
On your laptop (or a laptop borrowed from the library), you can choose between Wifi networks: CanalIPMedical services
Because being in good health conditions university success, Sorbonne University puts in place all the necessary devices to best ensure the physical, mental and social well-being of students throughout their studies.
Advice, medical consultations, interviews with psychologists, medical certificates, study and examination arrangements.
Campus life
Because finding accommodation in Paris or the Paris region is often difficult, Sorbonne University supports its students.
Sports facilities
Do you want to work out, relax or wear our colors during competitions? More than 80 sports activities, from leisure to high level competition as well as internships and disabled sports are offered throughout the year. You can also benefit from courses validated outside and / or as part of your course (UE).
Performance and adrenaline enthusiasts can invest themselves in parallel within the Sorbonne University sports association which organizes university competitions with the French federation of university sport (FFSU).
Student clubs
150 student associations punctuate the life of Sorbonne University. They are an opportunity for students to come together, get their campus moving, share and share their passions.
Accreditation
All Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi degrees are accredited globally and follow the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). They are also officially accredited by the UAE's Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).