University Overview
Established in 1964, Université Paris Nanterre (Paris Nanterre University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nanterre (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ile-de-France. This institution also has a branch campus in Paris. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (Ministry of Higher Education and Research), Université Paris Nanterre (UPN) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Université Paris Nanterre (UPN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 61-year-old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Paris Nanterre University |
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| Name | Université Paris Nanterre |
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| Acronym | UPN |
| Founded | 1964 |
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| Address | 200 Avenue de la République Nanterre 92001 Ile-de-France France |
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(0)1 40 97 72 00 |
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(0)1 40 97 75 71 |
| Other locations | Paris |
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