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.
Competitive annual graduate intakes — confirm the current PSL scholarship scheme and deadlines for your programme
Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres)
University-funded
emoji_events Award Overview
Value
Stipend + Tuition Support
Level
Master's (Research-Oriented)
Selectivity
Highly Competitive
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres) — 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
Stipend and tuition support for international Master's students at a top-ranked French research university. 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
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.
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.
International Applicant
Open to international students, including Sri Lankan citizens, often with a preference for those new to the French higher-education system.
Language of Instruction
English-taught programmes require IELTS/TOEFL evidence; French-taught ones require French proficiency. Check your specific programme's language requirement.
account_tree Application Process
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.
Top-Ranked
French Research University
Collegiate
Network of Elite Schools
Research
Intensive Graduate Focus
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