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Sorbonne University
Bachelor in Computer Science
Sorbonne University
Course Overview
Sorbonne University's Bachelor (Licence) in Computer Science is delivered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering (formerly Université Pierre et Marie Curie / UPMC) on the Pierre et Marie Curie campus in central Paris. Sorbonne is consistently ranked France's top research university and sits inside the QS top 60 globally. The 3-year Licence Informatique is built on three pillars: foundational mathematics (discrete maths, linear algebra, probability), core computer science (algorithms, programming in C/Python/Java, operating systems, databases, networks), and an applied specialisation in year 3 (artificial intelligence, software engineering, or systems and networks). Most teaching is in French — Sorbonne also runs the English-taught Sciences Mathématiques Paris Centre track for international undergraduates with strong maths backgrounds.
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants who choose Sorbonne over a UK Bachelor's are doing so for three reasons: tuition at €2,940/year (vs. £25,000+ at Imperial / UCL Computing — Lanka Scholar can show you the full LKR comparison), the LMD / Bologna progression that flows naturally into Sorbonne's MSc programmes and the Paris doctoral schools, and France's 12-month APS post-study work permit on Bachelor's completion. Direct internship pipelines into Criteo, Dassault Systèmes, Capgemini, Atos, Ubisoft, and the Paris offices of Google / Meta / Amazon are baked into the curriculum. Returnees enter graduate engineering roles at WSO2, IFS R&D, Virtusa, Sysco LABS, MillenniumIT ESP, and Dialog Axiata's network engineering teams.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: 3 A-Levels with Mathematics required (grade B or above). Physics or Computer Science as the second subject is strongly preferred. Plus 5 O-Level / GCSE passes including English and Mathematics.
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes in the Physical Science or Mathematics stream — Combined Mathematics and Physics required; minimum B passes preferred.
- check_circle IB Diploma: 30+ points with Higher Level Mathematics (grade 5 or above).
- check_circle Application through Études en France (Campus France) platform — Lanka Scholar handles the pre-consular interview prep.
- check_circle Motivation letter (lettre de motivation) in French or English, CV, academic transcripts.
English Proficiency
- check_circle For English-taught Sciences Mathématiques track: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 88.
- check_circle For the standard French-taught Licence: DELF B2 or DALF C1 in French.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced accepted for the English track.
- check_circle Waived for the English-taught track if your A-Level / IB qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter from their school).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU/EEA) | €2,940 | Rs. 1,015,000 |
| Living Expenses in Paris (12 months) | €14,000 | Rs. 4,830,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & CVEC | €500 | Rs. 173,000 |
| Health Insurance, Books & Travel | €1,200 | Rs. 414,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €18,640 | Rs. 6,432,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Sorbonne Licence Informatique graduates qualify for France's APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) — 12 months post-study to convert an internship or first job. Most graduates progress directly into Sorbonne's MSc Computer Science or specialised Master's at Paris-Saclay / École Polytechnique. Direct employment routes are open to Criteo, Dassault Systèmes, Capgemini, Atos, Ubisoft, Thales, plus the Paris engineering offices of Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft. Starting graduate developer salaries €38,000-€48,000 in Paris. Sri Lankan returnees enter software engineering and graduate trainee programmes at WSO2, IFS R&D, Virtusa, Sysco LABS, MillenniumIT ESP, Dialog Axiata, plus Big Four Colombo technology advisory practices.
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