History
- founded in 1970
Education
A major player in the dissemination of academic, scientific and technological culture, UPEC offers over 350 training programs in all disciplines, from technical degrees to doctorates (PhD), including a series of degree programs entirely taught in English. The university is home to 7 faculties, 8 schools and institutes, 33 research centers and an Observatory of Sciences of the Universe.
Research
Research at UPEC is undertaken across :
- 23 cross-sector bodies,
- 27 teams,
- 2 internal teams for technology research,
- and 2 federating research institutes
University Ranking
Housing services
- Crous University Residences
It is the cheapest solution, but also the most sought after. Rooms are reserved in priority to scholarship students.
Private Student Residences
They offer the advantages of being well equipped and of providing a number of services. A 9 to 12 months minimum stay is often a requirement.
- Apartment-Sharing
Known in French as «colocation», this type of accommodation consists of sharing an apartment (or a house) with other people and thus split the rent and charges. Look for ads on specialized websites.
- Homestay
People who offer rooms in their apartment or house are generally more flexible about the guarantees requested, but you will not be entitled to government housing assistance.
Library services
The central documentation service is constituted by 11 integrated libraries. It has books, periodicals and CD-ROMs, which can be consulted on the spot and/or loaned. You can consult databases. A thesis service is available as well as a library information office.
Sports facilities
More than 30 sporting activities are available whether for recreational purposes, as a cross-curricular elective course or at the competition level. The choice is yours!
Student clubs
UPEC student organizations are an essential link between students, the administrative services and the university institutions through their existence and their action.