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Sorbonne University
MA Comparative Literature
Sorbonne University
Course Overview
Sorbonne University's MA in Comparative Literature (Littérature comparée) sits at the heart of one of the world's most prestigious traditions of literary scholarship. The 2-year (120 ECTS) Master's spans world literature, literary theory, translation studies, and the comparative study of texts across languages, periods, and cultures. Students benefit from the Sorbonne's renowned faculty, the Bibliothèque de la Sorbonne, and Paris's extraordinary literary and intellectual life.
Sri Lankan applicants — literature and languages graduates, translators, writers, and teachers — choose the Sorbonne for: the global prestige of the institution, France's heavily subsidised tuition (non-EU fees are capped well below private alternatives), and France's post-study work pathway. Note: comparative literature at the Sorbonne is taught primarily in French and demands strong French proficiency; some seminars and reading lists are multilingual. The MA suits students aiming for academia, publishing, translation, cultural diplomacy, or PhD study, who already read and write at an advanced level in French.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree (Licence / 180 ECTS) in Literature, Comparative Literature, Languages, or a closely-related humanities discipline.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with BA degrees in Languages / Literature (English, French, or modern languages) from Colombo, Kelaniya, and Sri Jayewardenepura are considered with strong French.
- check_circle A writing sample and a research-oriented statement of purpose are required.
- check_circle Application through Campus France (Études en France procedure) is mandatory for Sri Lankan applicants.
- check_circle Certified, translated transcripts and academic references.
English Proficiency
- check_circle French proficiency (DELF/DALF B2-C1) is required — the programme is taught primarily in French.
- check_circle Reading competence in at least one additional language is expected for comparative work.
- check_circle English is used in some multilingual seminars and reading lists; an English certificate may strengthen the file.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants should plan for a French-language placement test as part of admission.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | €3,770 | Rs. 1,500,000 |
| Living Expenses in Paris (12 months) | €13,800 | Rs. 4,761,000 |
| Student Visa, CVEC & Health Insurance | €700 | Rs. 241,500 |
| Books & Materials | €600 | Rs. 207,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €18,870 | Rs. 6,709,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Graduates qualify for France's APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) — a post-study residence permit (up to 12 months for Master's graduates) to seek work, converting to a work permit at a qualifying offer. Comparative literature graduates work in publishing, translation, journalism, cultural institutions, international organisations (UNESCO is headquartered in Paris), education, and academia. Sri Lankan returnees route into university teaching, translation and interpreting, publishing, cultural diplomacy at the Alliance Française, and content roles.
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