Paris Descartes University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #639 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #260 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #18 of 224 | In France |
| #7 of 65 | In Ile-de-France |
| #5 of 27 | In Paris |
| #98 of 2,534 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
| Top50% | For 130 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Enrollment
- 31,690
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.parisdescartes.fr
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 31,690 |
| Full time employee | 1,800 |
| Student:staff ratio | 18:1 |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for Paris Descartes University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Paris Descartes University is a world-class research university with 37,335 scientific papers published and 1,646,340 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Psychology, Computer Science, and Surgery.
Paris Descartes University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 42 | 209 |
| 1994 | 60 | 339 |
| 1995 | 104 | 389 |
| 1996 | 123 | 563 |
| 1997 | 120 | 831 |
| 1998 | 112 | 1139 |
| 1999 | 105 | 1316 |
| 2000 | 116 | 1754 |
| 2001 | 138 | 1946 |
| 2002 | 133 | 2246 |
| 2003 | 147 | 2875 |
| 2004 | 164 | 3481 |
| 2005 | 291 | 3730 |
| 2006 | 543 | 5065 |
| 2007 | 770 | 7166 |
| 2008 | 1384 | 11130 |
| 2009 | 1585 | 15968 |
| 2010 | 1873 | 23704 |
| 2011 | 2185 | 32880 |
| 2012 | 2464 | 43335 |
| 2013 | 2674 | 55408 |
| 2014 | 2847 | 66403 |
| 2015 | 2993 | 77804 |
| 2016 | 2967 | 84878 |
| 2017 | 3286 | 96546 |
| 2018 | 3384 | 109055 |
| 2019 | 3033 | 126413 |
| 2020 | 1473 | 157091 |
| 2021 | 792 | 168070 |
| 2022 | 472 | 155770 |
| 2023 | 284 | 149015 |
| 2024 | 220 | 136434 |
| 2025 | 127 | 113845 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Paris Descartes University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | €170 - €240 |
| Master's | €240 - €380 |
| Doctorate | €380 - €400 |
All costs are in Euros (€).
Paris Descartes University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Paris Descartes University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Paris Descartes University alumni
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François Fillon
- Occupations
- lawyerlegislative assistantpolitician
- Biography
-
François Charles Amand Fillon is a French retired politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 2007 to 2012 under President Nicolas Sarkozy. He was the nominee of The Republicans (previously known as the Union for a Popular Movement), the country's largest centre-right political party, for the 2017 French presidential election in which he ranked third in the first round of voting.
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Agnès Buzyn
- Enrolled in Paris Descartes University
- Graduated with doctorate in France
- Occupations
- physicianProfesseur des universités – Praticien hospitalierpolitician
- Biography
-
Agnès Buzyn is a French hematologist, university professor, medical practitioner and politician who served as Minister of Solidarity and Health in the government of Prime Minister Édouard Philippe from May 2017 to February 2020. A member of La République En Marche! (LREM), she was its candidate for Mayor of Paris in the 2020 election but failed to reach the second round.
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Richard Ferrand
- Occupations
- anciens cadrestop officialpolitician
- Biography
-
Richard Ferrand is a French politician of La République En Marche! (LREM) who has served as President of the Constitutional Council since 8 March 2025. He previously served as President of the National Assembly from 2018 to 2022. He had served as a member of the National Assembly for Finistère's 6th constituency from 2012 to 2022. A longtime member of the Socialist Party, he was LREM's General Secretary from October 2016. He briefly served as Minister for the Cohesion of Territories between May and June 2017 before resigning due to nepotism accusations. Following his resignation, he became the leader of the party's group in the National Assembly in June 2017 and then was elected to the Chamber's Presidency in September 2018.
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Catherine Vautrin
- Enrolled in Paris Descartes University
- In 1985 graduated with French university master in commercial law
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Catherine Vautrin is a French politician who has been serving as Minister of the Armed Forces since 2025. She previously served as the Minister of Labour, Health, Solidarity, and Families in the successive governments of Prime Ministers François Bayrou and Sébastien Lecornu from 2024 to 2025.
General information
| Alternative names | UP5 Université Paris Descartes |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Paris France |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,114,000 |