University of St Andrews

At a glance

Sorbonne University is a multidisciplinary and research-intensive university with world-famous origins. Continuing the humanist tradition of the Sorbonne, it is devoted to meeting the scientific challenges of the 21st century and spreading the knowledge created in its laboratories by its research teams and transmitted to its students and to society as a whole. Sorbonne University’s three faculties in humanities, medicine and science each with the wide-ranging autonomy necessary to conduct its ambitious programs in both research and education. The University’s 53,500 students, 3,400 professor-researchers and 3,600 administrative and technical staff members who help it run every day contribute to a University that is diverse, creative, innovative, and with a global outlook. Sorbonne University placed #59 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.
Established : 2018
Student Population : 55300

Website and links

Website : Sorbonne Homepage

Study abroad page : Sorbonne Exchange Homepage

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at Sorbonne Université (University of Sorbonne):

• French
• Biology

Semesters Available

• First Semester
• Second Semester
• Full Year

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2025/6
Semester 1 Sep 2025 to Dec 2025
Semester 2 Jan 2026 to May 2025

Your studies abroad

St Andrews academic requirements

• Minimum Credit in Academic year : 48
• Minimum Credit in Semester : 24
• Maximum Credit in Academic year : 60
• Maximum Credit in Semester: 30
• Module Weighting : 3,5,8

Partner Course Catalogue : Biology students should note that teaching is in French. Find available modules in the course catalogue.

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available : 6 semester places.

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

A number of airlines, including budget airlines, fly regularly to Paris from Edinburgh airport and other airports around the UK.

Paris has a good public transportation service.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not guaranteed so you should be prepared to seek private accommodation. Please see the Housing and Food Services webpage for further information.

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

The Inter-University Service of Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion (SIUMPPS) provides support for students.

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.