PARIS DESCARTES UNIVERSITY

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Paris descartes university (french: universite paris 5 rene descartes), also known as paris v, was a french public university located in paris. It was one of the inheritors of the historic university of paris, which was split into 13 universities in 1970. Paris descartes completely merged with paris diderot university in 2019 to form a new paris cité university.

It was established as a multidisciplinary university "of humanities and health sciences" ("des sciences de l’homme et de la santé". It focused on the areas of medical sciences, biomedical sciences, law, computer science, social sciences, economics and psychology.Its main campus was in the historic école de chirurgie in the 6th arrondissement of paris.

The historic university of paris (french: universite de paris) first appeared in the second half of the 12th century, but was divided into thirteen universities, managed by a common rectorate, the chancellerie des universités de paris, after the student protests of the french may

UNIVERSITY TYPE	ESTABLISHED ON	COUNTRY	QS RANKING
PUBLIC	January 1, 1971	FRANCE	302

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	OWN HOSPITAL	LOCATION
ENGLISH	No	12 RUE DE L'ÉCOLE DE MÉDECINE, 75006 PARIS, FRANCE

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

Why choose Paris Descartes University?

Medical training

Paris Descartes is famous for its medical training and is the only university in the Ile-de-France region to offer these programs.
Research

Paris Descartes has cutting-edge research and a joint research unit with the CNRS.
International partnerships

Paris Descartes has exchange and co-operative programs with other institutions around the world.
Variety of courses

Paris Descartes offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, including law, mathematics, and computer studies.
Vibrant campus life

Paris Descartes has a vibrant campus life with student associations, cultural activities, and affordable access to concerts, exhibitions, and shows.
Diverse community

Paris Descartes has a diverse and inclusive community that fosters dialogue and active engagement.

About Université Paris Cité

Université Paris Cité is a multidisciplinary university that was formed in 2019 from the merger of Paris Descartes and other universities.

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for admission to paris descartes university, you must meet the university's admission requirements. These requirements include:

English proficiency: a strong proficiency in english is required for admission to french universities.
Academic record: you must have a good academic record in high school and college.
Application process: you must apply online and submit official educational documents.
Country of residence: the admission process depends on your country of residence.
Level of study: the admission process depends on the level of study you are applying for.

Additional information

Paris descartes university has an 11% acceptance rate for undergraduate programs.
The acceptance rate for some of the university's second year master programs is also selective.
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

FEE STRUCTURE

The tuition fees for international students at paris descartes university (up5) for a bachelor of medicine degree are around $5,154. This fee is the same for both domestic and international students.

Explanation

Up5 is a public, non-profit university in paris, france.
The language of instruction for the bachelor of medicine program is french.
The program is full-time.

Other costs to consider

In addition to tuition, students should budget for living expenses, such as food, transportation, and accommodation.
Health insurance is also mandatory.

Financial aid

Some scholarships are available for students studying in france, including:

Eiffel excellence scholarship programme
Université paris-saclay international master's scholarships
Émile boutmy scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Scholarships for international students

Smarts-up

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.

Eiffel scholarship

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.

Erasmus+ mobility scholarships

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.

Applying for scholarships

Applications for scholarships are usually available online at the university's website.
Applicants may need to submit entrance exam scores, academic transcripts, and other documents.
Applicants may need to appear for video interviews.
Applicants may need to register on the études en france platform to obtain a visa.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted to paris descartes university, international students need to submit the following documents:

Application form: an online application form
Passport: a copy of your passport
Academic documents: transcripts, certificates, and other academic records
Language test scores: certified scores from language tests like the delf or dalf
Statement of purpose: a personal essay that explains your academic background, career goals, and reasons for choosing the university
Cover letter: a letter that outlines your personal and professional goals
References: letters of recommendation from professors and employers
Proof of funds: documentation that shows you can pay for your studies
Health insurance: proof that you have health insurance
Portfolio: for students applying to art, design, or architecture programs
Other documents: certificates, achievements, extracurricular activities, and research proposals