Paris Sciences et Lettres University, commonly referred to as PSL, is a public research university located in Paris, France. It was founded in 2010 as a union of several leading institutions, including École normale supérieure, Collège de France, and Sorbonne University. PSL is a multidisciplinary university that offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a range of fields, including sciences, humanities, social sciences, and arts. The university has a strong reputation for academic excellence and is consistently ranked among the top universities in France and Europe. PSL is also a member of several international networks and partnerships, including the League of European Research Universities and the European University Alliance for Global Health. The university has a diverse and international student community, with more than 5,000 students from over 130 countries enrolled in 2021. PSL's central location in Paris also offers students unique opportunities to engage with the city's cultural and intellectual resources.
Based on the QS World University Ranking of 2023, Paris Sciences et Lettres University is positioned as the #26 top university in the world, which makes it the #1 top university in France. The university's global rank is improved by 18 points from last year.