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The current annual Tuition fee for the master's degree is 250€ + 100 € CVEC (Campus Tax - Contribution de Vie Etudiante et de Campus)
Students will need a minimum of 1250€ per month to live decently in Paris (refer to our FAQ for details). It is crucial to have a funding plan for staying in Paris to study under favorable conditions. Depending on the student's project, the AIRE master team can help with advice or reference letters that can be useful to get a scholarship (see below), student housing, etc.
Due to mandatory attendance and participation in courses, seminars, internships and projects scheduled from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm, Monday to Friday, holding a part-time job is hardly feasible.
The AIRE Master students can benefit from several types of scholarships: EURIP Graduate School Scholarships, FBS Scholarships, SMARTS-UP Scholarships are awarded to the most outstanding candidates of the program. Some of these scholarships may be renewed for a second year (M2 level of the AIRE Master).
The EURIP Scholarship is financed by the Investment for the Future Program (PIA3) of the French Government and aims to promote the internationalization of its master's courses and facilitate the reception of the best foreign students. This scholarship rewards exceptional academic merit. It provides financial support to talented EU/overseas students who wish to benefit from interdisciplinary training in the Masters program, leading up to completing a PhD within the FIRE Doctoral School. These students should also be willing to explore new interdisciplinary interfaces to address research questions serving the SDGs.
The recipients receive 1,000€ per month for 10 months after their official registration at Université Paris Cité. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship. It is awarded for one year, renewable once for the second year of the master's program. Monthly payments are conditional upon class attendance, commitment to the interdisciplinary project of the EURIP Graduate School, and successful completion of the academic requirements.
An additional scholarship, EURIP mobility, can allow outstanding students to settle in France. It is not possible to combine it with other scholarships or to extend it.
The Bettencourt-Schueller Foundation supports the Learning Planet Institute and the development of its research and educational programs since the start of the program. The Foundation has made a strong commitment to the work of François Taddei and Ariel Lindner, convinced of the innovative potential of a project impacting life science research, the mechanisms of knowledge production, researcher training, education, the mobilization of collective intelligence and society's capacity to mobilize its resources to face challenges. For 10 years now, the Foundation has been supporting developments at the Learning Planet Institute (former Center for Research and Interdisciplinarity), starting with the launch of its BMD (Bachelor-Master-Doctorate) curriculum.
The recipient of this scholarship receives 1.000€ per month for 10 months after their official registration to Université Paris Cité. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship. It is awarded for one year, renewable once (second year of master's), and monthly payments are conditional upon class attendance, commitment to the interdisciplinary projects of the Learning Planet Institute and successful completion of the academic requirements. This scholarship is managed by Campus France who takes charge of health coverage, assistance, and civil liability during the stay in France.
The SMARTS-UP program at Université Paris Cité aims to promote the internationalization of Master’s programs. It facilitates the admission of talented international students by building up a pool of excellence for recruitment of the future doctoral students.
The SMARTS-UP scholarship campaign for next academic year is currently closed. It was open until January 17th, 2025. The next call for application 2026 will start in December 2025.
All prospective candidates are automatically considered for the scholarship process, so there is no need to express interest or submit a formal request in advance. EURIP & LPI Scholarships 2025-26 will be granted based on academic merit and financial need. These awards will be announced after the formal selection process has been completed. Please be aware that scholarship awards are contingent upon successful registration in the program. Only students who have completed their enrollment and registration with UPC will be eligible for these grants.
