Introduction

University of Picardy Jules Verne, also known as the University of Amiens, is a public key university located in Amiens, northeastern France. It is a multidisciplinary higher education research institution.

Overview

Student size: There are more than 23,000 students, including 2,000 foreign students.

Number of faculty and staff: About 1,100 teachers.

History

Its history can be traced back to the "School of Health" in 1804. The predecessor of the University of Amiens was established in 1965. It was composed of several independent schools. In 1968, it merged into the University of Amiens. In 1991, it officially adopted the name of "Picardy Jules Verne".

Establishment time

Officially established in 1965, its history can be traced back to 1804.

School strength

Teaching quality: It provides a variety of degree courses from undergraduate to doctoral level, covering many disciplines such as art, literature, language, law, economics, management, natural science, medicine, etc., focusing on the combination of theory and practice, cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and professional ability, and graduates have a certain competitiveness in France and internationally.

Scientific research level: It has 35 research units, 8 Research platforms have been established in multiple disciplines, and in-depth research has been carried out in various disciplines, especially in computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, life sciences, humanities and social sciences. Significant results have been achieved, making important contributions to discipline development and social progress.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovative spirit, practical ability and social responsibility, emphasizing interdisciplinary research and international exchanges, and encouraging students to actively participate in scientific research projects and social practice activities to improve students' comprehensive quality and global vision, and cultivate professionals who meet the needs of social development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school's modeling, information and system laboratories have important influence in related fields. For example, from March 4 to 7, 2024, the laboratory organized the 25th Annual Meeting of the French Association for Operational Research and Decision Support in Amiens.

Key disciplines ：

Computer Science: The computer department of the School of Science has a complete teaching system, covering bachelor, master and doctoral levels, focusing on cultivating students' programming ability, algorithm design ability and computer system development ability, providing students with a good computer science education and research environment.

Language and Literature: There are foreign culture and language colleges, etc., providing French, English, German, Spanish, Chinese and other language majors, as well as literature, linguistics, translation and other related majors, focusing on the practical application of language and cross-cultural communication ability.

Medicine: The School of Medicine has a high level of teaching and research in the fields of medicine and pharmacy, and has cultivated many professional talents in the field of medical and health.

Department

The school has comprehensive colleges, economics and management colleges, science colleges, medical colleges, art colleges, education centers, etc., covering many disciplines. Each college has multiple departments and majors, providing students with systematic discipline education and professional training.

Ranking

According to the Global University Network (4icu) National University Ranking 51, Webometrics World University Ranking 1040.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees at public universities in France are relatively low, generally a few hundred euros per year, and the specific tuition fees vary depending on the major and degree stage.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Amiens is relatively moderate, and the monthly living expenses, including rent, food, transportation, etc., are about 800-1200 euros.

Campus

Campus distribution: There are six campuses, namely Amiens Campus, Beauvais Campus, Saint-Quentin Campus, Creil Campus, Laon Campus, and Cuffe Campus.

Campus environment: The main campus is located in Amiens, which is a beautiful and historic cultural city known as "Little Venice". It also has the Amiens Cathedral, which is registered as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities and complete learning and living service facilities, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment.