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France For September 2026 entry — Master's admission and scholarship rounds typically run winter–spring 2026

Sorbonne University International Scholarship (SU-Talent)

Sorbonne University in Paris — formed by the merger of Paris-Sorbonne and Université Pierre et Marie Curie — is one of France's most prestigious universities, exceptionally strong in the sciences, medicine, engineering, and the humanities. To attract top international Master's students, Sorbonne runs merit scholarships (often branded under its excellence/talent schemes) that provide a monthly living grant (commonly around €1,000 per month) for the duration of the Master's, awarded to a limited number of high-calibre candidates admitted to participating programmes. For Sri Lankan students, a first-class Bachelor's closely matching the chosen Master's, plus a compelling application, is the realistic baseline; competition is intense. French public-university tuition is also relatively low, so the grant largely supports living costs in Paris. Confirm the current grant amount, eligible programmes, and deadline directly with Sorbonne, as scheme details change year to year.

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Grant

≈ €1,000/month (living)

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Duration

Master's Programme

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Awards

Limited Number per Year

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International Applicant

Open to international students, including Sri Lankan citizens, applying to participating Sorbonne University Master's programmes. Some schemes prioritise specific faculties or fields.

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Academic Excellence

Selection is merit-based and highly competitive. A first-class Bachelor's closely matching the chosen Master's, with strong references and motivation, is the realistic baseline.

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Admission to an Eligible Master's

You must be admitted to a participating Sorbonne Master's programme. Eligible programmes are defined per scheme and may concentrate in science, engineering, or the humanities.

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Language of Instruction

Programmes may be taught in French or English. English-taught Master's require IELTS/TOEFL; French-taught ones require French proficiency. Confirm the requirement for your specific programme.

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Choose a participating Master's

Identify a Sorbonne Master's that matches your background and check whether it participates in the relevant scholarship scheme and its language of instruction.

Apply for admission and the scholarship

Submit your Master's application (via the programme's route, including Campus France where applicable) and the scholarship application, with transcripts, degree certificate, motivation, CV, references, and language evidence.

Competitive selection

A Sorbonne committee evaluates academic excellence and programme fit, and awards a limited number of grants alongside admission decisions.

Accept and apply for the French visa

Accept your place, then complete Campus France procedures and apply for the French student visa, showing admission, scholarship confirmation, and proof of funds.

Why Sorbonne University?

Sorbonne University is among France's most renowned institutions, with world-class research in the sciences, medicine, engineering, and the humanities, and a central Paris setting. Its merit grants make a Master's at one of Europe's great universities financially viable, and France's 12-month post-study work permit (APS) opens onward career paths.