5 reasons to study in Paris

Wherever you choose to study in Paris, you’ll be surrounded by historic architecture and a diverse, cosmpolitan student population.  

Université Paris Cité has over 20 campuses for its students, and offers access to a wide variety of cultural activities, enabling students to benefit from top picks on concerts, exhibitions, shows and debates at affordable prices. 

Eight of the top 10 French universities for international student ratio in the QS World University Rankings 2024 are located in Paris, so you can expect a diverse fellow cohort at whichever of the city’s universities you choose for your studies. 

At Université Paris Cité, you’ll find an environment that fosters dialogue and active engagement with issues related to ethnicity, culture, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation. The university’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Mission aims to promote, coordinate and strengthen actions in favor of equalities for all staff and students across campus so that they are designed for all to thrive. 

Starting university can be daunting, especially if you’re moving to an unfamiliar country and having to also deal with a language barrier in your day-to-day interactions.  

The world’s top universities are investing heavily in ensuring that students receive the support and counselling they need to fully succeed in their studies and universities in Paris are no different. Support services will provide you with practical information while doing your studies whether it be medical care, pyschological or financial assistance. International students can also rely on support with applying for residency permits and finding housing. 

Whether your interest in sport is purely limited to personal fitness, or you have ambitions to be competing officially, choosing a university with high-level sport and fitness facilities is crucial.  

Université Paris Cité offers free EU sports courses during the academic year. Facilities for top-level athletes and high-level national athletes are provided as well as dedicated events around sports and its values.  

In the spirit of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place in Paris, Université Paris Cité is organising special activities, programmes and preparing its top level athletes for the games. Through sports activities that unite, students have the opportunity to take part and embark on an adventure together.