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Campus
Université Paris Cité awarded the “Bienvenue en France” Label
On 11th December 2025, Campus France awarded Université Paris Cité the “Bienvenue en France” Label, Level 2, recognising the university’s commitment to offering a high-quality welcome for international students. The "Bienvenue en France" Label Granted for a period of...
Become a Mentor and Mentee on the Buddy System platform !
All Université Paris Cité students can sign up for the Buddy System. It is a mentoring online platform enabling local students to help and support new international students settle in at UPCité. Local students become mentors or buddies who are paired up with...
Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC), Necessary for Enrollment
In accordance with the law on student orientation and success, implemented on 8 March 2018, students admitted to a French institution of higher education are subject to a fee known as the CVEC. The fee must be remitted to the CROUS before enrolling. Here is...
2024-2025 Academic Calendar
The general framework for Université Paris Cité’ academic 2024-2025 calendar was approved by the academic senate on April 23rd 2024 and May 28th 2024. Overseen by the academic commissions from the Faculties and the IPGP,...
Education
Do you have to be bilingual to participate in Circle U. activities
Going abroad to study in a foreign language can seem intimidating. Yet a first experience may be all it takes to build confidence and take the leap. Irina tells us how taking part in one of Circle U.’s summer schools helped her gain confidence and prepare for a...
How Circle U. helped me define my career path
Susanna’s journey with Circle U. began with an online course. This first experience allowed her to discover the alliance and marked the beginning of a journey that led her to become a student ambassador, pursue a double degree in Paris, and complete an internship at...
Université Paris Cité on the path to internationalising its programmes
Université Paris Cité is committed to internationalising part of its study programmes and supporting academic staff who wish to be part of this initiative. In order to provide them with the best support possible in gradually transforming their course modules, it has...
The Faculty of Medicine at Université Paris Cité is launching its first international summer schools, showcasing Paris as a hub for innovation in healthcare
From 6 to 17 July 2026, the Faculty of Medicine at Université Paris Cité will welcome more than 70 international students from 20 different countries to Paris for its first international summer schools. Fully in line with the Choose France initiative, this project...
International
Eiffel Excellence scholarship 2027
The Eiffel scholarship programme launched by France’s Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs is now open for the 2027–2028 academic year. The programme enables international students to benefit from a mobility grant and pursue courses at the master’s and doctorate...
A journey to self discovery – the story of a Circle U. Student Fellow
What if one conference could change the direction of your studies and make you rethink what you want to do with your future? This is the story of Emma, who discovered a new path through an unexpected Circle U. opportunity. Her experience is a reminder of the value of...
Université Paris Cité stands out once again in the 2026 Shanghai thematic ranking
The Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) has just unveiled its results for the 2026 edition on Tuesday 15 September. Université Paris Cité has excelled by being ranked in 26 disciplines - including 10 in the global top 50 - and by achieving 1st place in...
Université Paris Cité at EAIE 2026 in Glasgow
From 8 to 11 September, Université Paris Cité took part in the EAIE (European Association for International Education), the largest European higher education exhibition, held in Glasgow. As Europe's premier hub for higher education professionals, the EAIE brings...