Paris Cité University

Institutional Profile

Université Paris Cité is France's leading multidisciplinary university located at the heart of a global network of knowledge and innovation. The university offers comprehensive educational programs across a wide range of disciplines, positioning itself as one of the most ambitious educational institutions globally.

Formation and History

Born in 2019 from the merger of the universities of Paris Diderot, Paris Descartes and Institut de physique du globe de Paris, the institution was created to develop exceptional potential to meet tomorrow's societal challenges.

Academic Disciplines

The university covers four major fields:

1. Arts, Humanities and Languages
2. Human, Economic and Social Sciences
3. Science and Technology
4. Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing

Campus and Facilities

Located on some twenty campuses and research sites, the University has an exceptional heritage within Paris and its inner suburbs, integrating history, prestige, and modernity into its urban environment.

Key Statistics

Student Body and Staff:

1. 63,000 students
2. 4,500 staff members (including teachers-researchers and administrative/technical staff)
3. 3,260 researchers

Research Capacity:

1. 119 laboratories
2. Multiple doctoral schools
3. Significant percentage of PhD degrees awarded in France

Academic Standing:

1. Top 100 in the Shanghai ranking
2. High citation rate per article among French universities
3. Significant contribution to France's scientific publications

Infrastructure:

1. Multiple sites and campuses
2. Several libraries
3. Museums
4. Numerous student associations

Mission and Values

As a public institution, Université Paris Cité provides transformative and innovative educational programs through cutting-edge research, empowering students and staff to make positive impacts in an ever-changing world. The university emphasizes its role as a globally aware institution open to the world, youth, and knowledge.