Universities in Paris, France
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Paris
  • 18 Feb, 2025: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World Reputation Rankings. Includes 4 universities from Paris.
  • 17 Jan, 2025: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics). Includes 32 universities from Paris.
  • 10 Dec, 2024: Latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK. 7 universities from Paris appear in this ranking.
  • 21 Nov, 2024: Latest THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK. Paris Cité University in position #201.

Rankings of universities in Paris, France 2025


Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 240 student ratings)

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (based on 86 student ratings)


Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 240 student ratings)
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Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 1582 student ratings)
  • #31 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #7 
  • #283 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #115 
  • #2690 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 9 more rankings of Pantheon-Sorbonne University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 99 student ratings)
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  • #28 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #62 
  • #1250 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #53 
  • #1747 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 5 more rankings of Arts et Métiers ParisTech and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 128 student ratings)
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  • #25 
  • #901 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #106 
  • #3360 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
  • #26 
  • #388 
QS World University Rankings: Europe
[Published 10 July, 2024]
Show 6 more rankings of Pantheon-Assas Paris II University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

Student satisfaction: 3.8 / 5.0 (based on 198 student ratings)

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 38 student ratings)
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  • #32 
  • #773 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #22 
  • #761 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
  • #35 
  • #951 
NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 01 September, 2024]
Show 1 more rankings of AgroParisTech and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 125 student ratings)

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (based on 88 student ratings)
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  • #28 
  • #748 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #7 
  • #51 
THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 14 November, 2024]
  • #46 
  • #1409 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
Show 2 more rankings of MINES ParisTech and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (based on 86 student ratings)
  • #48 
  • #1089 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #46 
  • #1535 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
  • #52 
  • #1215 
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 13 May, 2024]
Show 2 more rankings of Conservatoire national des arts et métiers and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 164 student ratings)
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#14
France

School of Industrial Physics and Chemistry, Paris

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 40 student ratings)
  • #19 
  • #554 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #44 
  • #1295 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
  • #23 
  • #585 
NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 01 September, 2024]

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 5 student ratings)

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 196 student ratings)
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  • #70 
  • #1389 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #13 
  • #138 
THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 14 November, 2024]
  • #66 
  • #2203 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of Université Paris-Dauphine and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 58 student ratings)
  • #22 
  • #620 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #15 
  • #212 
THE Global Employability University Ranking
[Published 14 November, 2024]
  • #62 
  • #1678 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]
Show 1 more rankings of TELECOM Paris and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

#18
France

Chimie ParisTech

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 32 student ratings)
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  • #20 
  • #562 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #132 
  • #4948 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

  • #104 
  • #2301 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #68 
  • #2055 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
  • #27 
  • #931 
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 10 December, 2024]
Show 1 more rankings of School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

#20
France

National Graduate School for Advanced Technologies

  • #40 
  • #1376 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
  • #96 
  • #2643 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#21
France

ECE Paris Graduate School of Engineering

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 93 student ratings)
  • #89 
  • #2917 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]

#22
France

The American University of Paris

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (based on 778 student ratings)
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  • #100 
  • #3248 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
  • #127 
  • #4159 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#23
France

University of London Institute in Paris

  • #103 
  • #3303 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]

#24

L'institut Agro

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (based on 240 student ratings)
  • #26 
  • #921 
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 10 December, 2024]

#25
France

Graduate School of Engineers in Paris

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  • #138 
  • #5381 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#26

Ecole Superieure de Commerce Exterieur, Pole Universitaire de Leonard de Vinci

  • #139 
  • #5513 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#27
France

Catholic University of Paris

Student satisfaction: 3.7 / 5.0 (based on 105 student ratings)
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  • #149 
  • #6866 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#28
France

Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs

  • #163 
  • #8258 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#29
France

Conservatoire de Paris

  • #170 
  • #9265 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#30
France

Beaux-Arts de Paris

  • #171 
  • #9265 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#31
France

École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 144 student ratings)
  • #173 
  • #9509 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#32
France

Graduate School of Information Technology, Electronics, Automation

  • #175 
  • #9836 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#33
France

Special School for Public Works, Building and Industry

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (based on 5 student ratings)
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  • #182 
  • #10676 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 12 July, 2024]

#34
France

Paris Descartes University

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (based on 175 student ratings)
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#35
France

Pierre and Marie Curie University

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (based on 426 student ratings)

#36
France

Paris Diderot University

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 323 student ratings)
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#37
France

IFM Paris (Institut Francais de la Mode)

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (based on 128 student ratings)

#38
France

School of the Chamber of Culture Paris

Student satisfaction: 3.5 / 5.0 (based on 29 student ratings)
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#39
France

Paris School of Engineering

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 38 student ratings)

#40
France

Graduate School of Engineers Leonardo da Vinci

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#41

American Graduate School in Paris


#42

Institut Francais de Gestion

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (based on 66 student ratings)

#43

Institut International du Commerce et du Developpement, Groupe IGS

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 58 student ratings)

#44

Institut de Gestion Sociale, Groupe IGS

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (based on 98 student ratings)

#45

Institut Superieur du Commerce

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (based on 5 student ratings)

Highest subject rankings of universities in Paris

Mathematical Sciences URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#1 
Paris Cité University
Engineering L'Etudiant: Classement écoles d'ingénieurs (Engineering School Ranking)
#2 
National Graduate School for Advanced Technologies
Earth Sciences URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#2 
Paris Cité University
Pharmacology URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#2 
Paris Cité University
Geology URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#3 
Paris Cité University
Performing Arts QS World University Rankings By Subject
#3 
Conservatoire de Paris
Archaeology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#14 
Pantheon-Sorbonne University
Business L'Etudiant: Classement grandes écoles de commerce (Business Masters)
#16 
Institut Superieur du Commerce
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#17 
Pantheon-Sorbonne University
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#38 
PSL Research University Paris

Paris Key Facts for International Students

33 out of 45 Universities in Paris Ranked in at least one ranking

26 Different Rankings list Universities in Paris (18 institution and 8 subject rankings)

27 Global Rankings rank Universities in Paris Among TOP 200

Population: 2139000

Time: GMT +1

District/province: Île-de-France, Paris

Living costs for students in Paris:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 86* (14% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 80* (20% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 75* (25% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 4.37 €
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type E
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
Nobel prize laureates:
Serge Haroche (, 2012)
 
Serge Haroche (, 2012)
 
Serge Haroche (, 2012)
 
Françoise Barré-Sinoussi (, 2008)
 
Luc Montagnier (, 2008)
 
Claude Cohen-Tannoudji (, 1997)
 
Claude Cohen-Tannoudji (, 1997)
 
Claude Cohen-Tannoudji (, 1997)
 
Georges Charpak (, 1992)
 
Georges Charpak (, 1992)
 

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FAQ

Paris-Sorbonne University ranks #1 in Paris in our meta ranking composed of 108 university rankings.

Among all universities in Paris Paris-Sorbonne University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 31 rankings where Paris-Sorbonne University is listed.

Paris Cité University is ranked best in Paris for Mathematics (Mathematical Sciences). See all rankings for the Paris Cité University.

National Graduate School for Advanced Technologies is ranked best in Paris for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the National Graduate School for Advanced Technologies.

Paris Cité University is ranked best in Paris for Agriculture (Earth Sciences). See all rankings for the Paris Cité University.

Paris Cité University is ranked best in Paris for Medicine & Health (Pharmacology). See all rankings for the Paris Cité University.

Paris Cité University is ranked best in Paris for Natural Sciences (Geology). See all rankings for the Paris Cité University.

Conservatoire de Paris is ranked best in Paris for Arts Visual & Performing (Performing Arts). See all rankings for the Conservatoire de Paris.

Pantheon-Sorbonne University is ranked best in Paris for Social Studies & Humanities (Archaeology). See all rankings for the Pantheon-Sorbonne University.

Institut Superieur du Commerce is ranked best in Paris for Business (Business). See all rankings for the Institut Superieur du Commerce.

Pantheon-Sorbonne University is ranked best in Paris for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Pantheon-Sorbonne University.

PSL Research University Paris is ranked best in Paris for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the PSL Research University Paris.

Paris-Sorbonne University is ranked best in Paris for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the Paris-Sorbonne University.

Paris-Sorbonne University is ranked best in Paris for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Paris-Sorbonne University.

Paris Cité University is ranked best in Paris for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the Paris Cité University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:

Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:

Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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