With eight hundred years of excellence to build on, the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, a descendant of the Sorbonne and the Faculty of Law and Economics of Paris, is one of the largest universities in France today. Some forty thousand students are enrolled in 14 teaching and research departments (Unités de Formation et de Recherche) and 5 Institutes, which offer top level degree courses in law, political science, economics, management and the humanities.
As one of the oldest universities in the world, the University of Paris I combines an illustrious past and incomparable experience with the profound wish for change to produce an original academic project bringing together the humanities, law and economics. Paris I is at the centre of a rich network of international relations stretching across the five continents and continues to play a major role in the training of researchers, academics, judges, lawyers, senior managers and top French civil servants.
Located in the heart of the beautiful Latin quarter, the University of Paris I has the largest university campus in the world, and occupies part of the Sorbonne and other prestigious French university buildings..
Language of Instruction: French
All courses at Panthéon-Sorbonne are taught in French and students are required to have basic knowledge of the language.
(NUS Centre for Language Studies also offers courses in French language to prepare students going to France on student exchange.)
Academics
Courses Available:
The following are the major fields of study offered:
- Economics and Management
Department of Economics
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Department of Business Management
- Humanities
Department of History
Department of Geography
Department of Philosophy
Department of Art History and Archaelogy
Department of Arts
- Law and Political Science
Department of Administrative and Public sector Law
Then click on the website of each respective school/faculty, in order to see the courses which each discipline offers.
Academic Calendar:
Semester I: October – January
Semester II: February – June
Cost of Living
Considering that Panthéon-Sorbonne is located right in the heart of the capital, a good monthly budget would be between 800 € and 1200 € per month (inclusive of all expenses).
Housing Options
Panthéon-Sorbonne offers university residences, which can be consulted on the CROUS website (http://www.crous-paris.fr/logement/index.asp). Students can also look for private accommodation as well.
Additional Information
Name of Institution
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
City, Country
Paris, France
Language of Instruction
French
Students
40000
International Students
6000
Academic Staff
800 researchers, 620 professors
Postal Address
12, place du Panthéon 75231
Paris cedex 05
Tél. : (33) 01 44 07 80 00
Email
International Relations Office
Person-in-charge : Claudie Pringuet
Email: relinter@univ-paris1.fr
