Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour

About

The Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA) is a multidisciplinary public university renowned for its strong regional integration and expertise in fields like Energy, Environment, and Digital Sciences. It offers a welcoming environment for international students, supported by a dedicated International Relations Office that facilitates exchange programs, provides French language courses (FLE), and assists with integration. While primarily French-taught, UPPA offers an increasing number of English-taught programs, particularly at the Master's level, and hosts various international summer schools. Students benefit from a vibrant campus life and dedicated support services, including housing assistance and cultural activities. A distinctive characteristic is its unique geographical setting, offering students access to both the Pyrenees mountains and the Atlantic coast, fostering a dynamic student life.

Background

The University of Pau and the Adour Region (French: L'Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, or UPPA) is a multi-site, public university located in southwestern France. Founded in 1972, it is based in Pau (département of Pyrénées-Atlantiques) but also in Anglet, Bayonne, Tarbes and Mont-de-Marsan in the Adour river basin. Coming administratively under the Academy of Bordeaux, it is the third largest university in southwestern France (after Bordeaux and Toulouse), with almost 14,000 students.

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