Sorbonne University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2077 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #688 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #73 of 224 | In France |
| #29 of 65 | In Ile-de-France |
| #16 of 27 | In Paris |
| #1637 of 1,684 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 55,600
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.sorbonne-universite.fr
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 28%*
* Sorbonne University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent, or special entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 55,600 |
| Full time employee | 6,300 |
| Student:staff ratio | 9:1 |
Research profile
Sorbonne University has published 1,828 scientific papers with 4,592 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, History, Law, Medicine, and Archaeology.
Sorbonne University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 7 | 2 |
| 1992 | 15 | 2 |
| 1993 | 15 | 3 |
| 1994 | 31 | 2 |
| 1995 | 19 | 5 |
| 1996 | 17 | 5 |
| 1997 | 27 | 12 |
| 1998 | 9 | 11 |
| 1999 | 24 | 8 |
| 2000 | 21 | 17 |
| 2001 | 37 | 14 |
| 2002 | 31 | 19 |
| 2003 | 42 | 20 |
| 2004 | 26 | 14 |
| 2005 | 39 | 52 |
| 2006 | 38 | 32 |
| 2007 | 52 | 40 |
| 2008 | 70 | 47 |
| 2009 | 82 | 60 |
| 2010 | 73 | 55 |
| 2011 | 62 | 70 |
| 2012 | 64 | 70 |
| 2013 | 92 | 154 |
| 2014 | 127 | 206 |
| 2015 | 122 | 246 |
| 2016 | 176 | 261 |
| 2017 | 202 | 294 |
| 2018 | 73 | 367 |
| 2019 | 73 | 503 |
| 2020 | 62 | 617 |
| 2021 | 48 | 679 |
| 2022 | 11 | 474 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Sorbonne 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 | Annual Tuition Cost (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 170 |
| Master's Degree | 240 |
| Doctoral Degree | 380 |
The currency used is Euro (EUR).
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 Sorbonne 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Licence | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Physics, Technology |
|---|---|
| Licence professionnelle | Biotechnology, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, International Business, Library Science, Regional Planning, Town Planning |
| Diplôme d'État | Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry |
| Master | Archaeology, Art History, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Information Sciences, Insurance, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Musicology, Philology, Philosophy, Physics, Sociology, Town Planning |
| Doctorat | Ancient Civilizations, Arabic, Archaeology, Art History, Comparative Literature, Contemporary History, Cultural Studies, English Studies, European Studies, Germanic Studies, History, Information Sciences, International Business, Linguistics, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Musicology, Philosophy, Slavic Languages, Sociology |
Sorbonne University alumni
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Frédéric Beigbeder
- Occupations
- writernovelistcontributing editorpublisherscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Frédéric Beigbeder is a French writer, literary critic and television presenter. He won the Prix Interallié in 2003 for his novel Windows on the World and the Prix Renaudot in 2009 for his book A French Novel. He is also the creator of the Flore and Sade Awards. In addition, he is the executive director of Lui, a French adult entertainment magazine.
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Julia Ducournau
- Occupations
- screenwriterdirectorfilm director
- Biography
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Julia Ducournau is a French film director and screenwriter. She made her feature film debut in 2016 with Raw. At the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, she won the Palme d'Or for her film Titane, which made her the second female director to win the award as well as the first to win the award solo. Additionally, Ducournau also received a nomination for Best Director at the 75th British Academy Film Awards. Her films typically fall under the body horror genre.
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Yann LeCun
- Occupations
- computer scientistsoftware engineerprofessorelectrical engineerartificial intelligence researcher
- Biography
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Yann André LeCun is a French computer scientist working primarily in the fields of machine learning, computer vision, mobile robotics and computational neuroscience. He is the Silver Professor of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University and Vice-President, Chief AI Scientist at Meta.
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Noor Ali Tabandeh
- Occupations
- lawyerummahMuslim
- Biography
-
Noor-Ali Tabandeh was the spiritual leader or Qutb of the Ni'matullah (Sultan Ali Shahi) Gonabadi Order in Iran (Gonabadi Dervishes), which is the largest Sufi order in Iran. He was born in Beydokht, Gonabad, Iran and died in Mehr Hospital in Tehran on 24 December 2019 after two years of house arrest.
Sorbonne University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Letters | Arabic, Archaeology, Art History, Catalan, Education, European Languages, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, Germanic Languages, Greek, Hebrew, History, Information Technology, Italian, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Music, Musicology, Philosophy, Polish, Portuguese, Publishing and Book Trade, Romance Languages, Russian, Serbocroatian, Slavic Languages, Sociology, Spanish |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Medicine | Dentistry, Medicine, Midwifery, Podiatry, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Faculty : Science and Engineering | Actuarial Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanics, Physics |
| School : Information and Communication Studies (CELSA) | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | SU Sorbonne Université |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation |
| Colors | indigo, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | 21, rue de l’École de Médecine Paris, 75006 France |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,165,000 |