All Levels
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
Master/PhD Monthly allowance + travel
CY Cergy Paris University
Cergy, France
"A public university in Cergy-Pontoise, north-west of Paris"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#901 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years (APS)
About CY Cergy Paris University
CY Cergy Paris University was created on 1 January 2020 by merging the University of Cergy-Pontoise and EISTI engineering school, with close ties to ESSEC Business School. It has five graduate schools: CY Tech, CY Arts and Humanities, CY Education, CY Law and Political Science and a management school run with ESSEC. Its House of Languages offers French courses, and some programmes are taught in English.
Rankings & Recognition
#901
Ranked in the 901-950 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 1001-1200 in THE 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public experimental institution
Partner of ESSEC Business School
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
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Key Facts
2020
Founded
5
Graduate Schools
Cergy-Pontoise
Location
Public university
Type
Popular Programs
Mathematics
Computer Science
Engineering
Law
Business and Economics
Arts and Humanities
Application Details
Application Route
Etudes en France / CY portal
Intakes
September
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
Post-Study Work
2 years (APS)
Green Card Pathway
Talent Passport (skilled work)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Eiffel / Charpak scholarships
Career Outcomes
1%
Placement Ratio
2 years (APS)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Campus & Location
CY Cergy Paris University is based in Cergy-Pontoise, in the Val-d-Oise area north-west of Paris, with an International Campus project under way.
Campus Details
Cergy-Pontoise
(Paris region)
Campus Forecast
Oceanic climate: mild winters and warm summers
Student Life & Housing
Housing
CROUS residences and private rentals near Cergy
Dining
Campus restaurants and nearby cafes
Health & Wellness
French student social security covers medical care
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's (non-EU)
approx. EUR 2,900 / year
Tuition - Master's (non-EU)
approx. EUR 3,950 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
CY Cergy Paris University admits international students in September. Dates differ by programme, so check the CY admissions pages.
Scholarships at CY Cergy Paris University
2 scholarships available
All Levels
Charpak Scholarship
Bachelor/Master Partial support, Indian students
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma or equivalent. French level as set by the programme; English-taught options exist.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language requirements are set by each programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
CV
Motivation letter
Recommendation letters
Language certificate (English / French)
Proof of funds
Photo
Application Process
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Choose programme
Check programmes and entry rules on the CY Cergy Paris University website.
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Apply online
Apply through the CY Cergy Paris University website or the Etudes en France portal where required.
3
Upload documents
Upload transcripts, CV, motivation letter and language proof.
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Review
The school reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview or test.
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Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and pay the deposit if requested.
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Visa & arrive
Apply for the long-stay student visa, then validate it online within 3 months of arrival.
Campus & Location
CY Cergy Paris University is based in Cergy-Pontoise, in the Val-d-Oise area north-west of Paris, with an International Campus project under way.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Mathematics (Licence)
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Bachelor's
Computer Science (Licence)
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Bachelor's
Law (Licence)
Master's
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Master's
Applied Mathematics
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Master's
Computer Science and Data
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Master's
Engineering (CY Tech)
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Master's
Management (with ESSEC)
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