Université de Poitiers

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Université de Poitiers, one of France's oldest universities, offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary education across various fields. It is particularly renowned for its strong faculties in Law, Sciences, Humanities, and Health, boasting a rich academic tradition. For international students, the university provides a welcoming environment with dedicated support services, including the Maison des Langues for French language courses and an active International Relations Office facilitating exchange programs like Erasmus+. While primarily French-taught, some master's programs are available in English, enhancing its appeal. Its distinctive characteristic is its deep historical roots, contributing to a vibrant student city experience.

Background

The University of Poitiers (UP; French: Université de Poitiers, pronounced [ynivɛʁsite də pwatje]) is a public university located in Poitiers, France. It is a member of the Coimbra Group. It is multidisciplinary and contributes to making Poitiers the city with the highest student/inhabitant ratio in France by welcoming nearly 28,000 students in 2017. The University of Poitiers represents a global operating budget of around 150 million euros per year, one-third of which is for operating and investment costs and two-thirds for personnel costs. As of July 2015 it is a member of the regional university association Leonardo da Vinci consolidated University.

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