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Who can apply

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Call
Sciences
Country of study
France · Paris
Target level
Bachelor’s and Master’s
Fields of study
Sciences and Computing
Age limit
25 years old at most
Other conditions
  • Be under 26 years old on the day applications open (16 October 2026).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Candidates must be under 26 years old on the opening day of applications ;
  • Show at least one year of undergraduate studies at a foreign university, and at least two years by the time of enrolment.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Candidates must justify at least one year of undergraduate studies awarded by a foreign university. They must justify at least two years of undergraduate studies at the time of their enrollment ;
  • Not have been enrolled in a high school or higher-education institution in France for more than 6 months in total during the academic year of the competition and the year before.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Candidates must not have been registered in a high school or higer education institution in France more than 6 months (in total) during the academic year of the competition and the preceding year ;
  • Never have applied to the International Selection before.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Candidates must not have applied to the International Selection before.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Paid
Tuition
Provided, at your cost
Housing
Allowance
€1,000 a month
Length of the funding
36 months
What is left for you to pay
  • Registration fees (amount not yet announced).
  • The rent for a room on campus, if you ask for one (amount not yet announced).
When it is paid
First payment in October 2027 (for September and October), then every month between the 5th and the 10th. Payment is made only to a French bank account.

Dates

Applications open
16 October 2026 at 14:00 CEST (Europe/Paris)
Applications close
15 December 2026 at 14:00 CET (Europe/Paris)
Results announced
Shortlist from 27 January 2027; admission results from 26 March 2027
Studies start
September 2027 (administrative registration)

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Submit the application on the OnePSL30 platform, with all documents merged into a single PDF. No application by e-mail.
    With whom
    ENS-PSL, OnePSL30 platform
    By when
    15 December 2026 at 14:00 CET (Europe/Paris) — 15 December 2026 at 2 PM, Paris time
    Documents to provide
    • High school diploma
    • University transcript
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Argued cover letter (1 to 3 pages), in French or English
    • 2 to 4 letters of recommendation, requested from your referees through the platform
  2. Step 2: If your application is shortlisted (list published from 27 January 2027): take the oral tests by videoconference, following the schedule of the chosen department.
    With whom
    The jury of the chosen science department
    By when
    Between 3 and 19 March 2027
  3. Step 3: If you are admitted and need a visa: apply for a long-stay student visa (« visa long séjour pour études ») and prepare the documents for administrative registration.
    With whom
    The French consular authorities; ENS-PSL for registration

Where to apply

École normale supérieure - PSL (opens in a new tab) · Sélection internationale de l'ENS-PSL (International selection)

Official title (in English): International selection in Sciences 2027

Edition 2027 · Verified on 30 October 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of École normale supérieure - PSL: concoursens.candidature.onepsl30.fr

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Prepare your departure

Visa, insurance, housing, budget and first steps on arrival: everything is explained in the country guide.