Introduction

Paris Cité University is a public research university in France, located in Paris. It was formed by the merger of the former Paris V University, Paris VII University and Paris Geophysical Institute in 2019, and was officially renamed Paris Cité University in 2022.

Overview

Student size: There are about 64,100 students, including many international students from all over the world.

Faculty: There are 4,500 academic staff and 3,000 administrative staff, with strong teaching staff. The teachers have rich teaching and scientific research experience in their respective fields.

History

In 1970, the University of Paris was split, and some colleges of the former University of Paris were established as new universities, including Paris V University and Paris VII University.

Since the mid-2000s, the University of Paris III, the University of Paris V and the University of Paris VII have begun to promote the merger plan of universities.

On March 20, 2019, the University of Paris V and the University of Paris VII officially merged into the University of Paris. Later, due to the appeal of the University of Paris II, on December 29, 2021, the French Administrative Court cancelled the merger. The name of the school was changed from "Paris University". In March 2022, the school was officially renamed Paris Cité University.

Establishment time

March 20, 2019.

School strength

Teaching quality: As one of the top universities in France, it provides high-quality teaching. Its courses cover multiple levels and many subject areas from undergraduate to doctoral level. It focuses on cultivating students' professional knowledge and practical ability, so that students can quickly adapt to the needs of society and the workplace after graduation.

Scientific research level: It has 119 laboratories and conducts cutting-edge research in the fields of medicine and life sciences, law, humanities and social sciences, natural sciences and engineering. It has achieved fruitful scientific research results and made important contributions to promoting the development of disciplines and social progress.

Institutional nature

Public research university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to cultivating talents with international vision and leadership, helping students master solid professional knowledge and skills by providing the world's top curriculum system and rich practical opportunities, while focusing on cultivating students' innovative thinking and cross-cultural communication skills, so that students can be competitive globally.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has 119 The university has 3 laboratories covering multiple disciplines, such as medicine, life sciences, physics, chemistry, biology, etc., providing researchers with advanced research equipment and a good research environment.

Key disciplines:

Medicine and Life Sciences: It has excellent teaching and research levels in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing, and has trained a large number of medical professionals. Its research results have important application value in disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Law: The law major has a long history and high teaching quality. It has trained many outstanding legal talents and has a high reputation in France and even internationally.

Humanities and Social Sciences: It covers multiple disciplines such as philosophy, history, literature, linguistics, sociology, psychology, etc., focusing on cultivating students' humanistic qualities and social responsibility, and has made important contributions to social science research and cultural inheritance.

Natural Sciences and Engineering: It has strong scientific research strength in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, electronic engineering and other disciplines, providing strong support for scientific and technological innovation and industrial development.

Department

The school has multiple colleges and departments, covering the following four main disciplines ：

School of Law, Economics and Management: Provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses in law, economics, management and other disciplines, and cultivates students' professional knowledge and practical skills in law, economics, management and other fields.

School of Humanities and Social Sciences: Including literature, linguistics, history, philosophy, sociology, psychology and other majors, focusing on cultivating students' humanistic literacy and social science research ability.

School of Science and Technology: Covering science and engineering majors such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, and electronic engineering, providing students with solid basic theory education and experimental skills training in natural sciences, and cultivating students' scientific and technological innovation capabilities.

School of Medicine and Health Sciences: With majors such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing, it cultivates professional talents in the medical field and contributes to the development of medical and health care.

Rankings

In the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Paris Cité University ranks 14th among young universities.

In the 2021 Shanghai Ranking of World Universities, the university ranks 65th.

In the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the university's life sciences and medicine disciplines are ranked in the top 80 in the world.

Fees

Registration fees for French public universities are relatively low, generally around 200-400 euros for undergraduates, around 300-600 euros for masters, and around 400-800 euros for doctoral degrees, and will vary depending on the major and degree level, but the specific fees of Paris Cité University may vary depending on the major and course settings.

Campus

Campus distribution: The main campus is located at 12 Boulevard Saint-Germain in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. In addition, there is a Grande Moulins University campus in the 13th arrondissement of Paris.

Teaching facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, etc., which provide good conditions for students' study, research and life.