University of Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier campus
Toulouse, France
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University of Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier

Toulouse·public·Est. 1229
Affordable

#QS #401–450

QS Rank

40

Acceptance rate

15

Intl. students

$3,200

Tuition/yr

35,000

Enrollment

About University of Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier

University of Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier is France's leading science and engineering university in Toulouse, ranked QS #401–450 globally. Founded in a city with roots tracing to 1229, Paul Sabatier focuses exclusively on science, technology, health, and sport — making it one of France's most research-intensive STEM universities. Toulouse is unique in Europe as the undisputed hub of the European aerospace industry: Airbus headquarters, ATR, Thales Alenia Space, CNES (French Space Agency), and ISAE-SUPAERO (world-class aerospace engineering school) are all based in or adjacent to the city.

For non-EU international students, Toulouse III charges €2,770–3,770/year, providing access to a STEM-focused university with direct proximity to Airbus's global headquarters and thousands of aerospace engineering graduates recruited annually. The city is significantly more affordable than Paris (40–50% lower living costs) while hosting a large international student and engineering professional community. English-taught master's programs are available in aerospace, computer science, bioinformatics, and physics.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#QS #401–450

For Nepali students

  • Toulouse is Europe's aerospace capital — Airbus HQ, CNES, Thales Alenia Space all recruit from Toulouse III
  • STEM-only focus means specialized research infrastructure and industry connections
  • Living costs 40–50% lower than Paris — most affordable major French university city
  • ISAE-SUPAERO (top global aerospace school) is in the same campus cluster
  • English-taught master's in aerospace, computer science, and bioinformatics available

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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