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Sorbonne Admission Requirements
What Sorbonne University usually expects from Indian applicants — marks, English scores, tests and documents — and how to plan your application for the 2027 intake.
- 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience)
- IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent
- Intakes: September; some January
- SOP & LOR support
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Quick answer
What do Indian students need to get into Sorbonne?
Sorbonne is accessible for good profiles for Indian applicants. A typical successful profile has 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience), IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent (Duolingo or PTE often accepted), a focused SOP and two or three LORs. GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools. Exact requirements are set per program, so always check the program page on sorbonne-universite.fr.
Official sources: Sorbonne University — admissions (official website)
Sorbonne admissions at a glance
- Selectivity (our view)
- accessible for good profiles
- Academic score
- 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience)
- English
- IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent (Duolingo or PTE often accepted)
- GRE / GMAT
- Usually not required
- Profile
- A focused SOP and two LORs; a few backlogs are often acceptable
- Intakes
- September; some January
- Accepted English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught
- Visa
- VLS-TS long-stay student visa
- Apply at
- sorbonne-universite.fr
Expected profile
Typical profile of admitted Indian students
Our counselling guidance from past applications, not official cut-offs — each program sets its own minimums.
Eligibility
Is your degree eligible for Sorbonne?
Universities in France assess Indian degrees individually; a 4-year degree in a related subject is the safest route.
For Computer Science at Sorbonne, expect backgrounds such as b.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE and b.Sc/BCA with strong maths (for some universities) and prerequisites like data structures and algorithms and discrete maths / linear algebra.
- Degree certificate and semester-wise transcripts
- English test score (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught)
- Statement of purpose (SOP) tailored to the program
- Two or three letters of recommendation
- Updated résumé / CV
- Passport
- Proof of funds
How to apply
Applying to Sorbonne step by step
- 01
Pick the program
Compare Sorbonne's programs — for example Computer Science — and check each program's entry requirements and deadline.
- 02
Prepare tests
Book IELTS early; GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools.
- 03
Write the SOP
Explain why Sorbonne and why this program, linking your projects and goals to what it is known for: research university in central Paris.
- 04
Submit online
Apply on the official portal (sorbonne-universite.fr), pay the application fee and upload documents.
- 05
After the offer
Accept, pay any deposit, arrange funds and apply for the VLS-TS long-stay student visa.
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FAQs
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For a accessible for good profiles university like Sorbonne, Indian students usually succeed with 55–60%+ / 6.0–6.5+ CGPA (some programs accept lower with work experience). Some programs ask for more; strong work experience can offset slightly lower marks.
Most programs ask for IELTS 6.0–6.5 or equivalent (Duolingo or PTE often accepted). IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; DELF/DALF for French-taught are accepted depending on the program.
Usually not required. GMAT/GRE is asked by some business schools.
It depends on the program; a related 4-year degree is the safest route.
Intakes are September; some January. Apply 6–9 months before the start date; earlier applications have better scholarship chances.
A few cleared backlogs are often acceptable if your overall marks and SOP are strong. Declare them honestly.
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