Paris Cité University Prebachelor Programme

Institution Introduction

Paris Cité University (Université Paris Cité), formerly known as Paris University, is a world-class, multidisciplinary research university located in Paris, France. Its teaching history dates back to the mid-12th century. The university was officially recognized by King Philip II in 1200 and by Pope Innocent III in 1215. Initially known as the Sorbonne School of Theology, it officially adopted the name “Université de Paris” in 1261. The origins of Oxford University in England can be traced back to students and faculty returning from Paris in 1167.

Following the French Revolution in 1793, Paris University was dissolved and later re-established in 1896. After the May 1968 student protests, the university was split into 13 independent institutions, now known as Paris I to Paris XIII, each with a distinct academic focus.

In 2019, Paris Descartes University (Paris V), Paris Diderot University (Paris VII), and the Institute of Earth Physics merged, retaining the Paris University name. In March 2023, the university officially changed its name to Paris Cité University. It is ranked 69th globally in the 2023 Shanghai ARWU ranking.

Available Majors

· Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Health Sciences, Biomedical Studies, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Materials Science

· Psychology (Management Psychology, Public Psychology)

· Applied Foreign Languages (Media, Translation, Business, Publishing, Multimedia, AI)

· Economics & Management (Economics, Finance, Business, Human Resources, Logistics, Accounting)

· Law, Sociology, Linguistics, etc.

Paris Cité University Prebachelor Timeline

· June 2025 – Gaokao Examination

· Late June 2025 – University Application Submission

· Early July 2025 – Admission Notification

· Mid-July 2025 – Domestic Prebachelor Courses Begin

· November 2025 – French Language Test

· December 2025 – Visa Preparation & Application

· February 2026 – Six-Month Prebachelor Programme in France

· September 2026 – Start of Bachelor’s Degree at Paris Cité University