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.
For September 2026 entry — Master's admission and scholarship rounds typically run winter–spring 2026
Sorbonne University
University-funded
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Grant
≈ €1,000/month (living)
Duration
Master's Programme
Awards
Limited Number per Year
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
Sorbonne University — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
Monthly merit grant (commonly ≈ €1,000/month) for the Master's. This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
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.
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.
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.
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.
account_tree Application Process
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.
Top 100
Global Ranking
Paris
Campus Location
12 mo
Post-Study Work Permit (APS)
Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?
Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.
Work out your real number
Tuition, living costs, visa funds and flights for your destination — so you know the gap you are actually trying to close.
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