ENS–PSL International Selection 2027 — funded Master's track in Paris

About

The ENS International Selection is École normale supérieure – PSL's competitive entry route for international students. Successful candidates join ENS as normaliens étudiants on a funded three-year track (typically a final undergraduate year and/or a two-year Master's).

There are two tracks: Sciences and Arts & Humanities.

Key dates

• 16 October 2026, 14:00 Paris — applications open
• 15 December 2026, 14:00 Paris — applications close (both tracks)
• Shortlisted candidates then sit exams/interviews with the committee

What it covers

• €1,000 grant each month for 3 years, paid monthly from October 2027
• A room on an ENS–PSL campus
• Minimal tuition (about €500 a year)

Who can apply

• Under 26 on the opening date (must not have turned 26 by 16 October 2026)
• No nationality restriction is stated
• Sciences: at least one year of undergraduate study at a foreign university, and two years completed by enrolment
• Arts & Humanities: proof of at least three years of study toward a foreign degree (third-year students may apply)
• Limited prior residence in France (see the page for each track)
• You can only apply to the International Selection once

How to apply

Apply on the OnePSL30 platform linked from the ENS page. Applications sent by email are not processed, and candidates and referees should not use @icloud.com addresses.

Check the track page for any French-language requirement before applying.