Université René Descartes (Paris V)

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   The short answer

   Université René Descartes (Paris V) was a French public university in Paris. It suits students who want a public university context in France, but the university has merged into Paris Cité University, so applicants should check the current institutional structure before applying.

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   What you can study

   This institution is described as a French public university in Paris. A programme catalogue is not listed, so the current subjects and degrees need to be confirmed on the university’s official website or through Paris Cité University.

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   Getting in

   For international applicants, the first step is to verify whether the university is still admitting students under this name or through Paris Cité University, since the former university merged in 2019. Check the official website for the current application route, required documents, deadlines, and any country-specific admission steps.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a tuition fee range; confirm the current cost with its admissions office or the current institutional website. Living costs in Paris should also be budgeted separately, as they can be significant.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not published, so confirm this before applying. Also check the current degree catalogue, application channel, document requirements, and whether you should apply to Université René Descartes (Paris V) or to Paris Cité University.

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   How it compares

   France has 298 universities, so this institution sits in a large national system rather than a small one. Its key distinguishing point is that it was a public university in Paris and later merged to form Paris Cité University, which means applicants need to treat it as part of a changed institutional landscape rather than a standalone active university.

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.