Cost breakdown
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Tuition (international) | EU/EEA/Swiss: 178 EUR (Licence) / 254 EUR (Master) / 397 EUR (Doctorate) per year. Non-EU 'frais différenciés' (Paris 1 begins applying these in 2026-27, with broad exemptions): ~2,895 EUR (Licence) / ~3,941 EUR (Master) per year; doctorate stays at the 397 EUR standard rate. |
| Living costs (housing + lifestyle) | ~12,000–15,000 EUR per year in Paris (housing ~450 EUR/month CROUS to 800+ EUR/month private studio; food ~300 EUR/month; Navigo student transport ~31 EUR/month). |
| Total annual | EU students: roughly 12,000–15,500 EUR/year all-in (living dominates). Non-EU from 2026-27: roughly 15,000–19,000 EUR/year before any fee exemption. |
For comparison, the average international tuition across France is around Public universities low (~EUR 2,800–3,800/year non-EU differentiated rates, often waived); grandes écoles and English-taught programmes higher (~EUR 6,000–20,000+/year); PSL and others offer scholarships.
Estimates based on publicly disclosed tuition and typical city living costs. Exchange rates, personal spending, and scholarship aid can shift actual costs materially. How we source data.