Université Paris 1 (UP1) Pantheon-Sorbonne University

Pantheon-Sorbonne University (or Université Paris 1) is a higher educational institution located in France, namely, in Paris. Abbreviation - UP1. University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne was officially established in 1971.

Pantheon-Sorbonne - included in the list of 20 best French universities. It is also worth noting that the institution is part of the European University Association (EUA) network.

UP1 earned international prestige for outstanding achievements in the following areas:

• "Social Sciences and Management";
• "Art and Humanities".

For incoming international students, the university holds two orientation weeks and separate meetings each year. The health service and the disability student support office accompany them throughout their studies. Psychologists offer one-time and recurring consultations by appointment.

On the M2 Financial Economics programme, students complete at least five applied projects in pairs, using Stata, SAS, Python, or R. Each year, more than 130 visiting lecturers from various countries come to the university.

Studies are grouped into three main areas:

• law and political science: law, public administration, commercial law, international and European studies, political science, labor and social studies,
• arts and humanities: history, geography, philosophy, art history, archaeology, fine arts and art sciences,
• economics and management: economics, business management and economics, mathematics and computer science.

The academic structure includes 10 teaching and research units, 4 institutes, and 10 doctoral schools.

In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2027, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne ranked 1st among French universities in 9 disciplines. In the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026, the university ranked 5th in France.

The university has 37 research units. Each year, 304 dissertations are defended here.

The Financial Economics research program was established in 1976. In 2016, it became an international program with instruction conducted entirely in English.

Enrollment and registration at the university do not guarantee a place in the residence: there are not enough available places for all applicants.

Places for international exchange students are allocated based on the number of applications and place availability. The places allocated by the university at Cité internationale are intended exclusively for international master's students participating in exchange programs.

UEFAPS offers more than 60 sports and creative activities. Classes are held Monday through Saturday, from beginner to advanced level. They involve more than 6,000 students, with over 370 activity options available per year.

The university hosts cultural, sports, academic, and trade union student associations. APERA organizes visits to archaeological sites, hands-on experimental archaeology sessions, international themed days, and knowledge-sharing meetings.

• The university follows the European Charter for Researchers,
• in 2021, the university received the HRS4R award in HR policy for researchers,
• in the 2025/26 academic year, the university collaborated with 360 partners in 79 countries,
• the European cooperation network includes more than 170 Erasmus+ partners,
• since 2018, the university has been part of the Una Europa alliance, bringing together 11 European universities,
• in 2025, the university received the highest three-star level of the Bienvenue en France label.

In Pantheon-Sorbonne more than 41 thousand people study. Among the students, every 5 students are foreign residents. The educational institution employs over 1100 teachers. Applicants actively use the given opportunity for international exchange. Information about UP1 can be found in social networks such as: Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Itunes.

On the campus, students are provided with a library for free use, and a comfortable hostel is offered for living.

Students enrolled in initial training programs are required to pay the Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) through Crous before administrative registration and submit proof of payment to the university.

To complete a research internship, a foreign doctoral student must obtain the consent of a Paris 1 faculty member authorized to supervise research. Smapse specialists will guide you through every stage of the application process.

Since the beginning of the 2025/26 academic year, the university has admitted more than 800 international students from over 40 countries under cooperation agreements. A third of them came from countries outside Europe.

The university admits more than 3,100 new international students to degree programs.

According to the three most recent ORIVE surveys, the median salary of M2 Financial Economics graduates, including bonuses, was €2,950 per month two years after graduation.

The tuition fee at the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne for bachelor and master is less than 1000 USD / year.

The Eiffel doctoral scholarship is available to foreign candidates under 35 years of age who have been admitted to a joint doctoral program in economics, management, law, political science, mathematics, communication sciences, or environmental sciences.

The scholarship amount is 1,400 euros per month. The scholarship is paid for no more than 10 months. The recipient also receives a round-trip ticket.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision