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About University <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Paris descartes university</span></strong><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> (french: </span><em><span lang="FR" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: FR;">universite paris 5 rene descartes</span></em><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">), also known as <strong>paris v</strong>, was a french </span><a title="Public university" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_university"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">public university</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> located in </span><a title="Paris" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">paris</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">. It was one of the inheritors of the historic </span><a title="University of Paris" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Paris"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">university of paris</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">, which was split into 13 universities in 1970. Paris descartes completely merged with </span><a title="Paris Diderot University" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Diderot_University"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">paris diderot university</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> in 2019 to form a new </span><a title="Université Paris Cité" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universit%C3%A9_Paris_Cit%C3%A9"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">paris cité university</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">It was established as a multidisciplinary university "of humanities and health sciences" ("<em>des sciences de l’homme et de la santé</em>". It focused on the areas of medical sciences, biomedical sciences, law, computer science, social sciences, economics and psychology.</span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Its main campus was in the historic </span><a title="École de Chirurgie" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89cole_de_Chirurgie"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">école de chirurgie</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> in the </span><a title="6th arrondissement of Paris" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6th_arrondissement_of_Paris"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">6th arrondissement of paris</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">The historic </span><a title="University of Paris" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Paris"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">university of paris</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> (</span><a title="French language" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">french</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">: </span><em><span lang="FR" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: FR;">universite de paris</span></em><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">) first appeared in the second half of the 12th century, but was </span><a title="University of Paris" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Paris#1970:_Dissolution"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">divided into thirteen universities</span></a><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">, managed by a common rectorate, the <a title="Chancellerie des Universités de Paris" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chancellerie_des_Universit%C3%A9s_de_Paris">chancellerie des universités de paris</a>, after the student protests of the </span><a title="French May" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_May"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">french may</span></a></p>

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Admission Eligibility <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.8922%;"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">To be eligible for admission to paris descartes university, you must meet the university's admission requirements. These requirements include: </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>English proficiency</strong>: a strong proficiency in english is required for admission to french universities. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Academic record</strong>: you must have a good academic record in high school and college. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Application process</strong>: you must apply online and submit official educational documents. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Country of residence</strong>: the admission process depends on your country of residence. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Level of study</strong>: the admission process depends on the level of study you are applying for. </li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>Additional information</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Paris descartes university has an 11% acceptance rate for undergraduate programs. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">The acceptance rate for some of the university's second year master programs is also selective. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">If you are not a citizen of an eea country or switzerland, or already a permanent resident, you will have to pay higher tuition fees</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>

Scholarship <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.8922%;"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">The université paris descartes offers scholarships for international students pursuing master's programs, including in the field of biomedicine and dentistry. The university also offers other scholarships, such as the smarts-up program and the eiffel scholarship program. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Scholarships for international students</p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Smarts-up</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">A one-year scholarship for international students pursuing a master's program. The program is not available to french citizens and cannot be combined with other french scholarships. </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Eiffel scholarship</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">A mobility grant for international students pursuing a master's or phd program. The program is funded by the french ministry of europe and foreign affairs. </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Erasmus+ mobility scholarships</strong></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">A european union program that provides mobility bursaries for students in europe. The program also offers joint master's programs with scholarships for the best students. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>Applying for scholarships</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Applications for scholarships are usually available online at the university's website. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Applicants may need to submit entrance exam scores, academic transcripts, and other documents. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Applicants may need to appear for video interviews. </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Applicants may need to register on the études en france platform to obtain a visa. </li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>

Documents Required for Admission <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.8922%;"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>To be admitted to paris descartes university, international students need to submit the following documents:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Application form</strong>: an online application form </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Passport</strong>: a copy of your passport </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Academic documents</strong>: transcripts, certificates, and other academic records </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Language test scores</strong>: certified scores from language tests like the delf or dalf </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Statement of purpose</strong>: a personal essay that explains your academic background, career goals, and reasons for choosing the university </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Cover letter</strong>: a letter that outlines your personal and professional goals </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>References</strong>: letters of recommendation from professors and employers </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Proof of funds</strong>: documentation that shows you can pay for your studies </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Health insurance</strong>: proof that you have health insurance </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Portfolio</strong>: for students applying to art, design, or architecture programs </li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong>Other documents</strong>: certificates, achievements, extracurricular activities, and research proposals </li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Some programs may also require an entrance exam. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong>Application review </strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">A committee will review your application to determine your eligibility</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">You may be invited for an interview and/or language test</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>

Why Choose University <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 99.8922%;"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div class="WaaZC"> <div class="RJPOee EIJn2"> <div class="rPeykc uP58nb" data-hveid="CAsQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjV-rWhwNGLAxU_yqACHQW7IAwQo_EKegQICxAB"><strong><span role="heading" aria-level="2">Why choose Paris Descartes University?</span></strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="WaaZC"> <div class="RJPOee EIJn2"> <ul data-hveid="CCAQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjV-rWhwNGLAxU_yqACHQW7IAwQm_YKegQIIBAB"> <li class="K3KsMc"> <div class="zMgcWd dSKvsb" data-il=""> <div data-crb-p=""> <div class="xFTqob"> <div class="Gur8Ad"><span data-huuid="7314628628303758869"><strong>Medical training</strong></span></div> <div class="vM0jzc"><span data-huuid="7314628628303759246">Paris Descartes is famous for its medical training and is the only university in the Ile-de-France region to offer these programs.<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="ef3bd4fa-b9bb-4786-9fbf-296a823a8b11" data-uuids="7314628628303758869,7314628628303759246"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBgQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjV-rWhwNGLAxU_yqACHQW7IAwQ3fYKegQIGBAB"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="K3KsMc"> <div class="zMgcWd dSKvsb" data-il=""> <div data-crb-p=""> <div class="xFTqob"> <div class="Gur8Ad"><span data-huuid="7314628628303760000"><strong>Research</strong></span></div> <div class="vM0jzc"><span data-huuid="7314628628303760377">Paris Descartes has cutting-edge research and a joint research unit with the CNRS.<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="f41d5e0f-9589-47f9-b9e7-056d247560b0" data-uuids="7314628628303760000,7314628628303760377"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBsQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjV-rWhwNGLAxU_yqACHQW7IAwQ3fYKegQIGxAB"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="K3KsMc"> <div class="zMgcWd dSKvsb" data-il=""> <div data-crb-p=""> <div class="xFTqob"> <div class="Gur8Ad"><span data-huuid="7314628628303761131"><strong>International partnerships</strong></span></div> <div class="vM0jzc"><span data-huuid="7314628628303757412">Paris Descartes has exchange and co-operative programs with other institutions around the world.<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="b2fce337-99a9-42dd-b855-793b85452b42" data-uuids="7314628628303761131,7314628628303757412"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBMQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjV-rWhwNGLAxU_yqACHQW7IAwQ3fYKegQIExAB"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="K3KsMc"> <div class="zMgcWd dSKvsb" data-il=""> <div data-crb-p=""> <div class="xFTqob"> <div class="Gur8Ad"><span data-huuid="7314628628303758166"><strong>Variety of courses</strong></span></div> <div class="vM0jzc"><span data-huuid="7314628628303758543">Paris Descartes offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, including law, mathematics, and computer studies.<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="ff9840b1-ffd5-4393-b6d1-5a48d5a1acfb" data-uuids="7314628628303758166,7314628628303758543"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBYQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjV-rWhwNGLAxU_yqACHQW7IAwQ3fYKegQIFhAB"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="K3KsMc"> <div class="zMgcWd dSKvsb" data-il=""> <div data-crb-p=""> <div class="xFTqob"> <div class="Gur8Ad"><span data-huuid="7314628628303759297"><strong>Vibrant campus life</strong></span></div> <div class="vM0jzc"><span data-huuid="7314628628303759674">Paris Descartes has a vibrant campus life with student associations, cultural activities, and affordable access to concerts, exhibitions, and shows.<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="4766c04d-53a3-4385-89cb-07344efb2523" data-uuids="7314628628303759297,7314628628303759674"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBcQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjV-rWhwNGLAxU_yqACHQW7IAwQ3fYKegQIFxAB"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="K3KsMc"> <div class="zMgcWd dSKvsb" data-il=""> <div data-crb-p=""> <div class="xFTqob"> <div class="Gur8Ad"><span data-huuid="7314628628303760428"><strong>Diverse community</strong></span></div> <div class="vM0jzc"><span data-huuid="7314628628303760805">Paris Descartes has a diverse and inclusive community that fosters dialogue and active engagement.<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span> <div class="NPrrbc" data-cid="8e51efe4-cc8b-4f3b-b90d-702623a20de3" data-uuids="7314628628303760428,7314628628303760805"> <div class="BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf" tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CA4QAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjV-rWhwNGLAxU_yqACHQW7IAwQ3fYKegQIDhAB"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div id="_WLu2Z9XuJ7-Ug8UPhfaCYQ_25"></div> <div class="WaaZC"> <div class="RJPOee EIJn2"> <div class="rPeykc pyPiTc" data-hveid="CCkQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjV-rWhwNGLAxU_yqACHQW7IAwQo_EKegQIKRAB"><strong><span data-huuid="7314628628303760102">About Université Paris Cité</span></strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="WaaZC"> <div class="RJPOee EIJn2"> <div class="rPeykc" data-hveid="CCYQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwjV-rWhwNGLAxU_yqACHQW7IAwQo_EKegQIJhAB"><span data-huuid="7314628628303760856">Université Paris Cité is a multidisciplinary university that was formed in 2019 from the merger of Paris Descartes and other universities.<span class="UV3uM"> </span></span></div> </div> </div> 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