Paris Sciences et Lettres University

Université PSL was established in 2010 as a result of collaboration and consolidation among several historic Parisian institutions, including schools and research centers, aiming to create a united research-intensive university. Although formally constituted as a university in 2019, many of its member colleges predate its foundation by centuries. PSL has since grown into one of France’s most internationally recognized academic institutions, known for strong interdisciplinary research and global rankings.

PSL University’s campuses are distributed throughout central Paris. These include the Latin Quarter, Condorcet Campus in northern Paris, Jourdan Campus, Porte Dauphine, and additional spaces such as Meudon. Each location hosts different academic units and research groups, creating a multi-site structure integrated into the urban environment of the French capital.

The governance of PSL University incorporates a collegiate model where constituent schools and institutes retain a degree of autonomy within the broader university structure. Leadership includes a President who represents the institution and oversees academic and administrative strategy, supported by governing boards that include representatives of faculty, researchers, and students.

PSL University offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across science, engineering, humanities, arts, and social sciences. As a collegiate research university, it combines disciplines from its constituent schools, focusing on research-led education with strong international standards. The academic environment emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and prepares students for careers in research, industry, and public service.

Student life at PSL University reflects the diversity and richness of its academic community. Students come from many countries and cultural backgrounds, participating in activities ranging from research groups and student associations to cultural and artistic events hosted across the campuses. The university’s urban setting in Paris also offers access to broader cultural, social, and professional opportunities that contribute to a vibrant student experience.