Paris West University Nanterre La Défense

The University of Paris has 10 reputation as one of the most popular places of higher education in France. The state status of Université Paris 10 (UPX) adds confidence to applicants about the quality of educational services. This university began to teach students in 1964. The main buildings of the university are located within the French capital - the city of Paris.

Fortieth place on the scale of the national academic rating provides the University of Paris 10 demand among American and foreign applicants. UPX is also included in the prestigious 5% of the world's best universities (according to international experts). The popularity of the institution also contributes to 905 place in the world ranking. The quality of education allows you to train highly qualified specialists in various fields. But the most popular faculties of art history and humanities. According to the international classification, these specialties are located at 380th place among similar faculties of the entire academic world.

It is worth noting the excellent reputation of Université Paris alumni among employers. French and European corporations provide high-paying jobs to specialists who graduated from this educational institution without a trial period.

Students gradually become familiar with research work throughout their studies.

Most courses are taught in French. Individual disciplines are available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages. On Licence bachelor's programs, supervisors work with students, providing guidance and monitoring their academic progress. Free consultations with student tutors help students understand course topics and study methods.

The Welcome Desk helps international students, doctoral candidates, faculty, and researchers prepare for their arrival in France. The Parrainage program pairs new students with those already familiar with the university, while the Buddy System connects international students with local students.

The Information and Career Guidance Service advises on study and career choices. The Employment Assistance Office runs workshops, introduces students to employers, and arranges internship agreements. Students with disabilities or health issues have access to special conditions for studying and taking exams. The university health service provides free medical and nursing consultations. The university supports the AGORAé social store, and Paris Nanterre Alumni provides access to job openings and information about graduates.

• The engineering and science department in Ville-d’Avray combines the Institut Universitaire de Technologie and UFR SITEC,
• The division in Saint-Cloud specializes in library science, information, communications, and publishing.

The university's research structure comprises 41 units. These include 12 joint CNRS units and the research support unit Maison des Sciences de l’Homme Mondes. It employs 1200 faculty members and researchers, operates six doctoral schools, and has 1300 doctoral students enrolled.

The university also runs the research schools Artec and HED, as well as two Labex laboratories: Individuals, Populations, Societies and Pasts in Present. The university takes part in an inter-university team developing the Data Gouv research repository.

Research covers the humanities and social sciences, art, literature, philosophy, history, archaeology, law, political science, economics, management, languages, psychology, neuroscience, mathematics, and the natural and technical sciences. The Plug in labs Université Paris Nanterre platform contains 6423 publications and six research platforms.

• Université Paris Nanterre employs 2,100 staff members,
• around 30 dispensers with free eco-friendly hygiene products are installed across the three campuses,
• since June 2025, the Paris Nanterre Alumni network has been operating for communication among students, graduates, and university staff.

The Bernard-Marie Koltès theater hosts theatrical and dance performances, as well as concerts.

• Université Paris Nanterre received France 2030 funding for the Accelerations and UNISSON projects,
• Université Paris Nanterre participates in EDUC — one of the first 17 European university alliances accredited by the European Commission,
• The Atelier de la Donnée university data workshop project received accreditation from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research,
• Université Paris Nanterre holds the state label Science avec et pour la société.

Université Paris is considered a major educational center. At the same time 30,000 students are enrolled in this institution in various specialties. Not only French citizens, but also foreigners submit documents to the admissions office. Moreover, approximately 15% of all students are foreign subjects. Teaching the necessary disciplines employs 1,100 specialists. Many have academic degrees and / or are invited from foreign universities. This university provides an opportunity for its students to participate in the international educational process. All additional information about student life and learning nuances can be found on social networks related to UPX.

A modern library complex filled with specialized literature and periodicals is used by students throughout the entire period of study. The hostel is available to everyone.

EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION, is proud of its long-term membership in its structure of the University of Paris 10.

• The autumn semester of the EDUC Gap Semester runs from September to January,
• the spring one — from January to May.

In the selection process for the EDUC Gap Semester, completeness of the application, administrative documents, and the quality of the motivation letter are taken into account.

Smapse specialists will support you at every stage of the admission process.

To undergo the procedure of enrollment in such a prestigious institution of education, one should successfully pass the entrance exams in a particular specialty. The learning process consists of two semesters of one academic year. The cost of obtaining knowledge can be called cheap. For an entrant entering the first year of bachelor, the price for a year of study will be $ 1,000. Postgraduate education is about the same amount: for a year of educational services for graduate students will have to incur financial expenses in the amount of 1,000 cu, in terms of euros.

When planning to study at the University of Paris 10, you should first clarify the price of education in a particular department, referring to the official website of the university. All information about the procedure for receipt is also available on this resource.

• Selected EDUC Gap Semester participants can receive a grant from their university for a maximum period of five months and financial assistance for travel,
• Students in a difficult situation can request one-time financial assistance through CAS-UPN,
• You can request an exemption from registration fees. The decision is made taking into account social and academic criteria.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision