Resolutely intent on extending its international appeal, ENS selects foreign students every year, who enrol in the courses taught at the school. Alongside available exchange programmes and on the basis of a competitive entrance exam, the International Selection recruits outstanding candidates who are eager to be involved in a research-based academic curriculum.
Who are THEY looking for?
They are interested in students from all geographical backgrounds and from all disciplines. As an excellent scholar, you wish to explore an exceptional studying and research environment in close contact with world-class academics? As an open-minded learner, you wish to add an interdisciplinary approach to your education? As a spirited student, you wish to take part in a cosmopolitan campus life?
Admission to ENS
Admission to ENS through the International Selection will give you access to excellent education provided by renowned professors and consolidated by individual tutoring and support. You will become an integral part of the close-knit community of ENS students and researchers and will receive a a monthly grant of 1000 Euros for two or three years.
At the heart of the intellectual and cultural life of the “Quartier Latin”
France is the third preferred country worldwide for study-abroad programmes, Paris being the students’ overwhelming first choice. Residing on campus, you will enjoy a unique student life experience in the centre of Paris, at the heart of the intellectual and cultural life of the “Quartier Latin”. With great freedom to choose your courses, you can satisfy your intellectual curiosity and attend lectures by eminent specialists. Your interdisciplinary curriculum can also include learning one of the 17 languages taught at the school’s language centre. At the end of your studies, you will graduate with the ENS diploma, as well as a Master’s degree in your field.