Studying in Paris, France 2026

Paris uses EUR. The price level was 83% of the US average in 2023, which gives a sense of everyday costs for students comparing budgets before arrival.

Three universities are listed here: PSL University, Sorbonne University, and Sciences Po. That gives new students a clear starting point when choosing where to apply and what kind of academic environment to expect.

The language environment is French / English, so students should expect to use both. In practice, that means some parts of student life may be in French while others can be handled in English.

For a newly arrived international student, the first term is likely to involve settling into the visa process, learning how daily life works in a bilingual setting, and getting familiar with the academic rhythm of a Paris university. Paris is also France’s capital, so the city combines study life with the country’s main administrative center.