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Deadline: 15 December 2026, 2 p.m. Paris time
Summary
ENS-PSL in Paris is accepting applications for its 2027 international selection in sciences. Outstanding students from foreign universities, including eligible Nigerian applicants, can compete for research-focused study with a three-year grant and campus accommodation.
Science disciplines include biology, chemistry, cognitive sciences, earth sciences, computer science, mathematics and physics. Selection involves an application review followed by remote examinations or interviews.
Requirements
- Be under 26 on the application opening date, 16 October 2026.
- Have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a foreign university when applying, and at least two years by enrolment.
- For science applicants, registration at a French secondary or higher education institution must not exceed six months in total during the competition academic year and preceding year.
- Have never previously applied to the international selection.
- Prepare academic transcripts, secondary school diploma, CV, a French or English motivation letter and two to four recommendations.
Scholarship and study outcome
Selected students receive a €1,000 monthly grant for three years and a room on an ENS-PSL campus. They study within ENS and its university environment, working towards a specialist master’s degree and the ENS diploma.
Application dossier specifications
- Secondary-school diploma, university academic transcript and CV.
- A reasoned motivation letter of one to three pages, in French or English, using Times New Roman 12-point type and 1.5 line spacing. Explain why you wish to join ENS and your chosen department, intended courses, research interests and any secondary discipline.
- Two to four recommendations, requested from referees through OnePSL30 using their email addresses.
- Combine the required supporting documents into one PDF and use the upload instructions provided after the initial application.
- Use an email service other than iCloud for both candidate and referees.
Science selection timeline
- Applications: 16 October–15 December 2026, opening and closing at 14:00 Paris time.
- Shortlist decisions: from 27 January 2027.
- Remote tests: 3–19 March 2027.
- Admission results: from 26 March 2027.
Selection process
The jury first assesses the dossier. Shortlisted candidates then complete the written and oral assessments, with admission determined by examination results. Exceptional non-standard academic backgrounds may be considered with the ENS Director’s authorization.
How to apply
Follow the official call to OnePSL30 and select your scientific discipline. Submit all documents and request recommendations before the deadline. ENS asks applicants and referees to avoid iCloud email addresses. Humanities applicants should consult the separate criteria on the same official page.
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