Special admissions and support dedicated to students in exile
The procedure applies to all students in exile
Université Paris Dauphine – PSL has introduced a special admissions procedure for students in exile (with adjusted selection criteria), valid for all of its programs. Admitted students will be given comprehensive support throughout their studies at Dauphine, to ensure that their time here is spent in the best possible conditions.
- Regardless of their status or nationality;
- With a level in French (or English if the program is in English) equal to or above B2. Thirty new spots are opened each academic year.
For students admitted after examination of their application, this procedure lets them enroll in a Dauphine program at the Undergraduate, Master’s or PhD level.
Application Process
To apply, students must complete the online form to provide information about their situation and academic path. Students must indicate which programs they plan to enroll in at Université Paris Dauphine – PSL, after consulting the University’s offerings. In addition, all documents supporting the application must be sent to the address exil@dauphine.psl.eu, at the risk of the application not being considered. The list of documents required for the application is as follows :
- Identity documents
- CV
- Diplomas / transcripts
- Proff of French language proficiency / test results
- ENIC-NARIC certificate (if available)
- Any other document you consider relevant
The university examines application according to a determined schedule and makes selections based on criteria relevant to the situation of the students in exile. Interviews (academic/level of French) may be organized in addition.
The exile representative at Université Paris Dauphine – PSL informs selected candidates of their admission decision. Those who are not admitted are redirected towards other institutions (e.g.: other higher education institutions if the student’s academic path is not relevant to the areas of study at the University).
For admitted applicants, enrollment has its own adjusted procedure, for which applicants receive assistance.
Application Calendar 2026
- January 15, 2026 : applications open;
- March 15, 2026 : applications deadline ;
- March to May 2026 : applications are analyzed and students are selected by the “exile” commission;
- June to August 2026 : enrollment of admitted students and support before the start of the academic year.
Support
The exile representative at Université Paris Dauphine – PSL supports admitted students. He/she provides personalized follow-up of changes in their academic and personal situation.
The support offered involves various services as well as program departments at the university. It is multi-dimensional with adaptations:
- Attendance at Welcome Week: presentation of French higher education and studies at Dauphine, tour of the campus and the “Bien vivre à Paris” workshop for tips on living in Paris.
- Emergency social initiative: depending on needs, assistance with purchase of computer equipment, assistance with purchase of transport tickets, ad hoc assistance (including financial and/or food);
- Assistance with administrative formalities: CROUS, CAF (family allowance fund), Prefecture, bank, etc. in conjunction with the University’s Student Services office or PSL’s Welcome Desk;
- Extra classes, student coaching or tutoring;
- Housing: depending on needs, assistance with securing student housing in residences provided for Dauphine students by the CROUS or in the residences at Paris Dauphine-PSL;
- Health: possibility of coordinating medical consultations (including via tele-medicine) or psychological support through the D.PASSE program and at PSL Student Health Services.
- Other: access to sport facilities offered by PSL Sport.
With support from Fondation Dauphine and its donors, scholarships may be granted to admitted students, depending on their respective situations.