École normale supérieure – PSL (ENS Paris)
المدرسة العليا للأساتذة – PSL (باريس)
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The École normale supérieure (ENS) in Paris, part of PSL University, is one of France's most selective institutions in the sciences and humanities. Each year its International Selection gives outstanding foreign students a monthly allowance for three years of study leading to a master's degree and the ENS diploma.
Information last verified: November 2, 2026Official source
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ENS–PSL International Selection Scholarship in Paris 2027 (€1,000 a Month)
Master, BachelorLiving Stipend Only16 majorsDecember 15, 2026
Life and living
France
Life and living
France
Studying and living in France
Costs and living
Public university fees for 2026–2027 (national diplomas): • Non-EU students (differentiated fees): €2,902 a year for a licence and €3,950 for a master’s. • National rate (EU students and exempted students): €178 for a licence and €255 for a master’s. • Doctorate at the national rate for everyone (about €397). • Exemption: since the decree of 19 May 2026, granted on individual request according to personal and financial circumstances, up to 30% of non-EU students in 2026–2027 (then 25% and 20%). French government and CROUS scholarship holders are exempt automatically. Some universities, such as Sorbonne Université and Tours, have announced exemption policies for 2026–2027. • Student life contribution (CVEC): €105 a year. • Private Grandes Écoles and business schools cost much more (often several thousand to over €15,000 a year). Living: about €877.50 a month must be shown for the visa since 1 August 2026 (47% of the gross minimum wage, up from €615). A student room costs about €300–550 a month (more in Paris), food €215–300, transport €20–85, and a university restaurant meal about €3.30.
Working while studying
International students may work up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time) without prior authorisation; the employer must declare the hiring beforehand. Algerian students have a separate regime that requires a work permit. Study-related internships (stages) are allowed and must be paid if longer than two months. After graduation: holders of a master’s degree or equivalent can get a one-year residence permit to look for a job or start a business (APS), then switch to a work permit once they find a suitable job.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
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Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Living Stipend Only. Announced benefits: €1,000 per month, Master's degree and ENS diploma.
Eligible levels: Master.
The latest deadline we have is December 15, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: CV, Motivation letter (French for arts; French or English for sciences), University transcripts and high-school diploma, 2 to 4 recommendation letters through the OnePSL platform, Research project (arts track only).
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ens.psl.eu. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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