Paris Cité University
Paris Cité University (French: Université Paris Cité) is a public research university located in Paris, France. It was established in 2019 through the merger of Paris Descartes University and Paris Diderot University, along with the incorporation of the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP). The university is part of the Université Sorbonne Paris Cité (USPC) consortium.
History[edit | edit source]
Paris Cité University was formed to create a comprehensive institution that could compete on an international level. The merger aimed to combine the strengths of the constituent universities in various fields of study, including medicine, science, humanities, and social sciences.
Campuses[edit | edit source]
The university operates multiple campuses across Paris, including:
- The Saint-Germain-des-Prés campus, which houses the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- The Saints-Pères campus, which is home to the Faculty of Health.
- The Grands Moulins campus, which includes the Faculty of Science.
Academic Structure[edit | edit source]
Paris Cité University is organized into several faculties and institutes:
- Faculty of Health
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP)
Research[edit | edit source]
The university is known for its strong emphasis on research, particularly in the fields of medicine, earth sciences, and social sciences. It collaborates with various research institutions and is part of several national and international research networks.
Notable Alumni and Faculty[edit | edit source]
Paris Cité University has a number of notable alumni and faculty members, including:
- Emmanuel Macron, President of France
- Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureate
- Michel Foucault, philosopher and social theorist
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Paris Descartes University
- Paris Diderot University
- Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris
- Université Sorbonne Paris Cité
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