Organisation of the program

• A detailed CV in English
• A cover letter describing interest in the programme, accomplishments, and future plans, specify if you would like to enroll in one of the specialized tracks or which specialized M2 program you hope to do if this is your wish (max: one page)
• Certified English translations of academic transcripts
• A copy of Bachelor's Degree in Economics (in case you are still an undergraduate student, please send us your transcript and as soon as you graduate and have your degree, send us a copy of it)
• GMAT or GRE score if available (especially if your undergraduate degree is not in Economics)
• An English language certificate: TOEFL scores (no older than 3 years, at least 550 for PBT; 80 for IBT; 213 for computer-based test) of at least 550 or another certificate deemed to be equivalent. If available, the TOEFL can be substituted by: PTE with an academic score of at least 54 or IELTS with an average score of at least 6.5
• Two letters of recommendation
• A copy of your passport
• The following application form, Please indicate on the 2nd page of the application form if you would like to benefit from a double enrollment and complete one of the specialized tracks (Development, Finance, etc.):
  • Application Form 2023/2024 (Word, 20Ko)
  • Important information regarding an optional double enrollment in PSME + National M1 (PDF, 486 Ko)
  • Application Instructions

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

ALL applicants will need to complete an online application via ecandidat.univ-paris1.fr between January 17th and April 15th.

Application Instructions

There are no application fees. The tuition fee for the academic year of the PSME is set to 6500 euros:

If you are accepted by the admission committee, you will receive a link to pay these fees. The reservation fee is set to 500 euros that you should pay within 3 months after your admission and at least before 31st May. You should pay the remaining fees by 15th July. Starting in 2018 all students enrolling in a higher education institution in France must pay  CVEC fee (PDF 384 Ko) to support student life and campus life in France via https://cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr/. The CVEC fee is not collected by the University nor the PSME program.

The tuition fee covers 60 ECTS credits of courses in the Fall and the Spring semesters, which corresponds to what is required per year in the Bologna system.

Some outstanding students from developing countries and having financial difficulties can obtain a partial exemption to  500 euros/year. You should provide your resource justification and a letter explaining your situation.

These fees do not cover photocopies, books, accommodation, health insurance, meals, or general expenses. However,  reservation, library access and internet access will be provided.

Early applications via email between October 15th - November 1st (necessary for Eiffel application)

Regular applications via ecandidat between January 17th and April 15th

Up to 60 students can be accepted in this programme (including up to 30 from the Fudan Program).

All applications are examined and answered on an on-going basis. Hence the earlier you apply, the more likely you are to be accepted.

WARNING: It is highly recommended that candidates submit their application as early as possible. Given the success of the program we will probably open a waiting list before the April 15th deadline.

Note that early application is a prerequisite to be able to apply to scholarship programs, notably those offered by the French foreign affairs services.

Early application also guarantees your access to one of the 20 student rooms that we pre-book for PSME students at the Cite Internationale Universitaire de Paris.

Also note that the reservation fee has to be paid before the 1st of May and the remaining fees have to be paid by the 15th of July.

We examine applications on an on-going basis. We provide our first batch of responses in January.
 
We will only consider complete applications received. For those who apply before January, you should send us your application via email and then complete the online application process at ecandidat starting in January.  The 1st batch of applicants should receive a reply in February. For those who apply between January and April, we will give you an answer generally within 1 month after receiving your application. The admissions are done on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the better your chances of acceptance.

If you do not hold a BA in economics, but have a university degree involving math and/or economics, you may still apply. The admission committee will decide if your economic background is sufficient for the PSME program. All those fitting this description who have additionally achieved a high standing from their university are encouraged to apply.

Your proficiency in English is essential for the PSME program. If your mother tongue is English or you have been studying in English, you are exempted from providing an English certificate.