Université Paris-Saclay

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   The short answer

   Université Paris-Saclay is a public university in Gif-sur-Yvette, France, with a large international community and a broad research profile. It suits students who want a major French university setting with published tuition and a clear international presence.

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   What you can study

   Université Paris-Saclay is a combined technological research institute and public research university. The programme areas and degree catalogue are not listed here, so check the university website for the current subjects and courses available to international applicants.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions route and check the website for entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and programme-specific rules. Confirm whether your chosen course has language, academic, or credential requirements before you submit anything.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is published at EUR 3,000 to EUR 4,000. Living costs in Gif-sur-Yvette and the wider Île-de-France area will be separate from tuition, so confirm housing, transport, and day-to-day expenses before applying.

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   Coming from abroad

   There are 9,000 international students, so the university already serves a sizeable overseas student community. The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it, along with visa needs, document translation rules, housing, and health insurance, on the university website before you apply.

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   How it compares

   France has 298 universities, so this institution sits in a crowded national higher-education system rather than an isolated one. Its published scale, public status, and large international student body make it a clear option for applicants looking for a research-oriented university with an established international cohort.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.