Studying in France can be an important step towards achieving your academic and professional goals. The Paris-Panthéon-Assas Eiffel Scholarship 2027–2028 offers eligible international students an opportunity to pursue master's or doctoral studies with financial support through the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship programme.

Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas has announced its upcoming scholarship campaign. The university application period opens on 19 October 2026, with a deadline of 5 November 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Paris time. Prospective applicants should begin preparing their academic records, language evidence, curriculum vitae, and study plans before applications open.

This guide explains the scholarship's eligibility requirements, funding benefits, programme selection process, application documents, and important deadlines.

What Is the Paris-Panthéon-Assas Eiffel Scholarship?

The France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship is a French government scholarship programme designed to attract outstanding international students to French higher education institutions. At Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas, the 2027–2028 campaign covers eligible master's and doctoral study opportunities.

Applicants cannot independently submit their candidatures directly to the national scholarship programme. Instead, they must seek support from the university, which selects and nominates candidates for national consideration.

Important: University nomination does not guarantee that an applicant will receive the Eiffel Scholarship. Scholarship applicants must also complete the university's separate admission procedure for their chosen programme.

Paris-Panthéon-Assas Eiffel Scholarship 2027–2028 Benefits

The scholarship provides financial support to help recipients manage their living expenses while studying in France.

Monthly Financial Allowance

Successful candidates can receive the following monthly allowances:

• Master's students: €1,200 per month.
• Doctoral students: €2,000 per month.

Additional benefits include travel support, insurance, and assistance with finding accommodation.

However, accommodation is not automatically free, and applicants should not assume that every living or academic expense will be covered.

Tuition Fees and Other Costs

The Eiffel Scholarship does not cover training fees. Certain registration-fee exemptions apply to qualifying national diplomas at eligible public institutions, subject to the applicable rules.

Applicants should contact Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas to confirm tuition arrangements, registration charges, and other costs associated with their selected programme. There is no scholarship application fee stated in the announcement, but separate admission-related charges may apply.

Scholarship Duration

For master's students, funding can last up to 24 months for entry into the first year (M1) or 12 months for entry into the second year (M2).

Doctoral funding generally follows 12-, 18-, or 36-month arrangements, depending on the applicant's circumstances and research arrangements. The 36-month option has additional conditions, including first-year entry and no current enrolment in France. It cannot involve a cotutelle arrangement.

Applicants should confirm the permitted duration of their proposed doctoral funding with the university.

Paris-Panthéon-Assas Eiffel Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Nationality and Age

The scholarship is intended for eligible foreign nationals. French citizens with dual nationality are excluded.The published birth-date requirements are:

• Master's applicants: Born after 31 March 1997.
• Doctoral applicants: Born after 31 March 1991.

Applicants should carefully review the official rules to confirm that they meet the nationality and age requirements.

Academic Qualifications and Study Location

Master's applicants entering M1 must hold, or be completing, a foreign qualification equivalent to 180 ECTS credits.

Candidates currently studying in France are ineligible for the master's route described in the announcement. Previous unsuccessful Eiffel applications may also prevent a new candidature.

Applicants cannot combine the Eiffel Scholarship with another French government scholarship. Candidates nominated by multiple institutions will be rejected.

French Language Requirements

Master's applicants must demonstrate the required French-language proficiency. The stated requirements are C1 for M1 and C2 for M2, with specified alternative evidence accepted by the university.

Prepare your language certificate or alternative supporting documents early. Strong academic results alone may not satisfy the language requirement.

Which Study Programmes Can Applicants Choose?

The university's linked programme document identifies subject areas in law, economics, finance, political science, and international relations.

Potential areas include international law, European law, public law, private law, human rights, economic research, finance, public management, political science, and strategic studies.

However, the linked PDF is labelled 2026–2027 despite the webpage referring to the 2027–2028 campaign. Applicants must therefore confirm that their intended programme remains eligible for the current scholarship cycle.

The announcement primarily focuses on M1 entry, with specified exceptions for certain programmes at M2 level. Apprenticeship routes may be excluded.

How to Apply for the Paris-Panthéon-Assas Eiffel Scholarship

Follow these steps to prepare a competitive application.

Step 1: Read the Official Scholarship Announcement

Review the university's current call, application instructions, supporting documents, and candidate commitment charter.

Step 2: Contact the University

For application instructions and programme clarification, contact Christel Vallantin at christel.vallantin@assas-universite.fr. Confirm the correct submission channel rather than assuming that email is where the complete dossier must be sent.

Step 3: Prepare Your Documents

Organise the following documents as applicable:

• Proof of identity and nationality.
• Academic certificates and qualifications.
• Recent academic transcripts and ranking evidence.
• French-language proficiency evidence.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Career plan or statement of professional objectives.
• Signed candidate commitment charter.

Follow the university's translation requirements. Applicants with qualifications outside the ECTS system should ask whether ENIC-NARIC recognition is necessary.Doctoral applicants should also prepare their thesis proposal, research supervision documents, financing plan, and required expert assessments in accordance with the national guide.

Step 4: Submit a Separate Admission Application

The Eiffel nomination process does not replace admission to Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas. Check your chosen programme's admission requirements, application procedure, deadlines, and fees.

Step 5: Follow Up on Your Nomination

Keep proof of submission and respond promptly to university requests. If Assas supports your candidature, follow its instructions for the next stage while continuing to manage your admission arrangements.

Paris-Panthéon-Assas Eiffel Scholarship 2027–2028 Deadlines

The key dates are:

• 19 October 2026: University application period opens.
• 5 November 2026, 3:00 p.m. Paris time: Assas application deadline.
• 6 January 2027: National institutional submission deadline for participating universities.
• Week of 12 April 2027: Results are scheduled to reach institutions.

The national deadline is for institutions, not individual applicants. It does not extend the Assas deadline. Applicants should also check the separate admission deadline for their chosen programme.

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