The ENS International Selection is a competitive programme for international students who want to study at École Normale Supérieure (ENS-PSL) in Paris, in Sciences or Arts and Humanities.
What It Covers
- Arts and Humanities: a grant of €1,000 per month for three years
- A room on an ENS-PSL campus
- Sciences: accommodation and a grant (the amount is not stated on the official page)
Who Can Apply
- Under 26 on the date applications open
- Have not applied to the International Selection before
- Arts and Humanities: at least three years of study towards a foreign university degree (third-year students may apply); no more than 10 months in France in the competition year or the one before
- Sciences: at least one year of undergraduate study at a foreign university, and at least two years by enrolment; no more than 6 months of French education in the two years before
Deadline & How to Apply
Deadline: Applications run from 16 October 2026 to 15 December 2026, 14:00 Paris time, for both tracks. Results come in March 2027 and registration is in September 2027. The ENS schedule tables have a year label error, so confirm the dates on the application platform.
- Choose Sciences or Arts and Humanities and read the track rules on the ENS-PSL website
- Prepare complete transcripts and supporting documents
- Submit the online application before 15 December 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply twice?
No, candidates who have applied to the International Selection before are not eligible.
Do both tracks have the same deadline?
Yes, both close on 15 December 2026.
You will be taken to the official website to apply. Always confirm dates and requirements there before applying.