University Overview
Established in 1970, Université de Perpignan Via Domitia (University of Perpignan Via Domitia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Perpignan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Occitanie. This institution also has a branch campus in Mende and Narbonne. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France), Université de Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD) 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 55-year-old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this French higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPVD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Université de Perpignan Via Domitia |
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| Name (English) | University of Perpignan Via Domitia |
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| Acronym | UPVD |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Motto | Via Domitia |
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| Address | Via Domitia 52, Avenue Paul Alduy Perpignan 66860 Occitanie France |
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(0)4 68 66 20 00 |
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(0)4 68 66 20 19 |
| Other locations | Mende and Narbonne |
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