Introduction

Polytechnic University of Hauts-de-France is a multidisciplinary public university in France. It is also the first comprehensive polytechnic university in France and a member of the Lille-Northern France University Alliance. Its predecessor was the University of Valenciennes and changed its name in January 2018.

Overview

Student size: It has about 14,500 students, including 2,500 doctoral students and more than 1,400 international students.

Number of faculty and staff: There is no exact public data, but the scale matches the number of students, providing teaching and guidance services for students.

History

The school's history can be traced back to the University of Valenciennes, which was founded in 1968. In 2019, as an experiment in a new combination of higher education and research institutions, the Polytechnic University of Hauts-de-France was established. It is a new institutional structure model that is reorganized and reconstructed based on the two cores of science and technology and humanities.

Establishment time

Formally established in 2019 as the Polytechnic University of Hauts-de-France, its predecessor was the 1968 The University of Valenciennes was established in 2000.

School Strength

Teaching Quality: It offers a variety of degree courses from undergraduate to doctoral level, covering many disciplines such as mechanics and energy, mechatronics, computer science and industrial engineering, electronic embedded systems, civil engineering and architecture, computer science and network security, industrial computers and automation, industrial engineering, multimedia, law, economics and business management, trade and business, social and economic administration, public administration, applied foreign languages ​​and culture, classical literature, modern literature, etc. It focuses on combining theory with practice, cultivating students' comprehensive qualities and professional abilities, and graduates have a certain competitiveness in France and internationally.

Scientific Research Level: Scientific research is distributed in 4 main laboratories, including 2 joint laboratories of the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). The school's research strategy is determined by 3 strategic centers and aims to meet major social challenges.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to becoming a socially responsible university, focusing on providing customized courses for students, accompanying each student to develop a personalized learning path, emphasizing innovative and interdisciplinary educational methods, cultivating students' ability to solve practical problems and sense of responsibility to society in order to meet the ever-changing social needs and challenges.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has 4 main laboratories, 2 of which are joint laboratories of the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), but no clear authoritative information has been found on the specific laboratory names and detailed research directions.

Key disciplines ：

Engineering disciplines: such as machinery and energy, mechatronics, computer science and industrial engineering, electronic embedded systems, civil engineering and architecture, etc., have strong strengths in teaching and scientific research, and provide students with cutting-edge engineering technology education and research opportunities.

Computer science related disciplines: including computer science and network security, industrial computers and automation, etc. With the development of information technology, the research and teaching in this field have continued to deepen, and cultivated many professionals who meet market demand.

Economic management disciplines: In the professional fields of law, economics and business management, trade and commerce, social and economic administration, etc., the school has rich teaching experience and excellent teaching staff, and its graduates have high competitiveness in the job market.

Department

The school has multiple departments, including the Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, covering many subject areas. Each department has multiple colleges and majors, providing students with systematic subject education and professional training.

Ranking

In France, in terms of graduate employability, the school ranks first among 69 universities in law, economics and management training, and 99% of its graduates in related majors can find jobs smoothly.

In France Among 73 universities, it ranks 28th overall.

Expenses

Tuition fees: As a public university in France, tuition fees 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 living expenses in the areas where the campuses are located, such as Valenciennes, are relatively moderate, and the monthly living expenses, including rent, food, transportation, etc., are about 800-1200 euros.

Campus

Campus distribution: There are 5 campuses, namely Valenciennes-Montjuy Campus, Valenciennes-Dehezial Campus, Achenburg Campus, Cambrai Campus, and Maubeuge Campus.

Campus environment: The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities and complete learning and living service facilities, such as sports facilities and social spaces, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment.