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University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour

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world rank  1234

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University Overview

Founded in 1970, Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Pau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This institution also has a branch campus in Biarritz. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (Ministry of Higher Education and Research), Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA) 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 20-29% making this French higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPPA 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.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name (English) University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UPPA
Founded 1970 Origins date back to 1947
Motto L'Université est une chance. Saisissons-la!
University is an opportunity. Let's take it!
Colours
Mascot
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University Location

Address Présidence; Boîte Postale 576
Pau
64012 Nouvelle-Aquitaine
France
University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Phone Number (0)5 59 40 70 00
University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Fax Number (0)5 59 70 70 01
Other locations Biarritz

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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1970


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour.



University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Admission Info


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour has more than 1900 international students.


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenue de l'Université
Pau 64012
(0)5 59 40 70 00


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Size and Profile

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Size and Profile


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Control Type Control Type

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Facilities


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Library


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Services


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Communauté d'universités et établissements d'Aquitaine
  • European University Association (EUA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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