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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.ens.psl.euFranceQS #150 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris
The École Normale Supérieure (ENS Paris) is one of France's most prestigious higher education institutions, founded in 1794 during the French Revolution. Located in the Latin Quarter of Paris, it is a grande école that trains students for careers in research, academia, and public service. The school offers programs across sciences, humanities, and social sciences, and is renowned for producing numerous Nobel Prize winners and Fields Medalists.
Key Facts
QS World Rank
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
QS #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024
- Visa Fees: €99
- Student Activity Fees: €10
- Meal Plan: €3
- Health Insurance: €300
- Accommodation (Hostel): €300
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Campus Vibe
Urban, located in the Latin Quarter of Paris
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseIntimate Community
10/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
0% placement rate
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Student Life
3,000 students (2,000 international)
Campus: Urban, located in the Latin Quarter of Paris
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
Research LaboratoriesLibraryStudent HousingSports FacilitiesCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 4.5%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 4.5%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=4, p25=4, p75=4 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for France: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake