Université de Cergy-Pontoise

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Université de Cergy-Pontoise, now integrated into the larger CY Cergy Paris Université, is a dynamic public institution renowned for its multidisciplinary approach and strong connections to the economic landscape of the Île-de-France region. It is particularly recognized for its excellence in Law, Economics, Management, and the Humanities, alongside growing strengths in Science and Technology through components like CY Tech. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment with a dedicated International Relations Office providing comprehensive support for visas, housing, and integration, complemented by French language courses. A distinctive characteristic is its innovative structure as a new-generation university, fostering close collaboration with local businesses and offering a range of English-taught Master's programs, making it an attractive destination for global talent.

Background

Cergy-Pontoise University (French: Université de Cergy-Pontoise, pronounced [ynivɛʁsite də sɛʁʒi pɔ̃twaz]) was a French university, located in Cergy-Pontoise, France. On 1 January 2020, the university merged with the International School of Information Processing Sciences (EISTI) and the University of Paris-Seine to form CY Cergy Paris University. Cergy-Pontoise University is a public university and a leading centre of teaching and research, which welcomes 18,000 students and 1,500 international students interested in studying abroad. The university is located in the west of Paris (30 km from central Paris), in the Val-d'Oise department. The university also managed the Institut d'études politiques de Saint-Germain-en-Laye (in cooperation with the Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University).

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