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Université PSL International Graduate Scholarship

Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres) is one of France's highest-ranked research universities, a collegiate institution uniting renowned schools and institutes (such as ENS, Dauphine, Mines Paris, and others) across the sciences, engineering, economics, and humanities. PSL runs international graduate scholarship schemes — typically combining a living-cost stipend with tuition support — to attract outstanding international Master's students into its English- and French-taught research-oriented programmes. For Sri Lankan graduates with an excellent academic record, PSL offers an elite, research-intensive European environment with strong doctoral progression. Competition is high and the available schemes, amounts, and language requirements vary by graduate programme and intake, so confirm the current scholarship, eligibility, language of instruction, and deadlines with PSL and the specific school before applying.

Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres)

University-funded

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Value

Stipend + Tuition Support

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Level

Master's (Research-Oriented)

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Selectivity

Highly Competitive

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Outstanding Academic Record

PSL graduate scholarships target high-achieving applicants. An excellent Bachelor's from a recognised Sri Lankan institution is essential to be competitive.

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Admission to a PSL Graduate Programme

You must be admitted to an eligible PSL Master's. Confirm whether your programme is English- or French-taught before relying on funding.

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International Applicant

Open to international students, including Sri Lankan citizens, often with a preference for those new to the French higher-education system.

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Language of Instruction

English-taught programmes require IELTS/TOEFL evidence; French-taught ones require French proficiency. Check your specific programme's language requirement.

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Apply to a PSL graduate programme

Submit your application with transcripts, certificates, CV, references, a motivation/research statement, and language evidence.

Apply for the scholarship

Complete any separate scholarship application or indicate your interest, as required by the scheme and the specific PSL school.

Selection

Awards are decided competitively on academic excellence and fit. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.

Apply for the French student visa

With your admission and scholarship confirmation, apply for the French long-stay student visa via the Campus France procedure for Sri Lanka.

About Université PSL

PSL is a collegiate, research-intensive university uniting some of France's most prestigious schools, consistently ranked among Europe's best. For Sri Lankan graduates aiming at an elite, research-driven European Master's with doctoral progression, PSL is a standout — if you can clear its high bar.