Université PSL

Overview

Situated in the vibrant heart of Paris, PSL University fosters an environment where knowledge, creativity, and innovation intersect seamlessly. With a close-knit community of 17,000 students and 2,900 researchers, it thrives as a human-scale institution that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration.

PSL comprises 9 Component Schools, 2 Associate Members, and partnerships with 3 research entities. Leveraging the expertise across its institutions, PSL creates transformative opportunities in education, research, and technology transfer, forming strong industrial and academic alliances both nationally and internationally.

The university boasts an impressive legacy with 28 Nobel laureates, 10 Fields Medalists, 3 Abel Prize recipients, 50 César, and 79 Molière award winners. Accounting for nearly 10% of French research output, PSL has secured over 150 ERC grants since its establishment. Its 140 laboratories underpin a dynamic academic environment, offering interdisciplinary graduate programs across scientific fields.

PSL’s students, selected globally for their talent, benefit from tailored, research-based curricula. They graduate equipped to excel as researchers, entrepreneurs, leaders, or artists, ready to tackle societal challenges. As a public institution, PSL champions diversity, welcoming students from varied social, geographic, and cultural backgrounds.