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The Université de Toulouse, a newly unified public experimental institution, stands as a major academic powerhouse in southwestern France, building upon centuries of educational heritage. It is renowned for its comprehensive range of disciplines, with particular strengths in aerospace engineering, law, economics, and life sciences, reflecting the region's industrial and intellectual prowess. For international students, the university offers a vibrant and supportive environment, featuring a growing number of English-taught programs, dedicated international student services, and various exchange opportunities across its constituent institutions. Its unique structure, bringing together multiple prestigious schools and universities under one umbrella, provides unparalleled academic breadth and a truly interdisciplinary experience. A distinctive characteristic is its profound integration with the aerospace industry, making it a prime destination for students interested in aeronautics and space.
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This article is about the University of Toulouse, which was formed when the University of Toulouse-III-Paul-Sabatier was transformed into an experimental public institution on January 1, 2025. For the former University of Toulouse, which existed from 1229 to 1793 and from 1896 to 1969, see University_of_Toulouse. The University of Toulouse (French: Université de Toulouse, pronounced [ynivɛʁsite də tuluz]; Occitan: Universitat de Tolosa) is a public research university, based in Toulouse, France. Originally it was established in 1229, making it one of the earliest universities to emerge in Europe. Suppressed during the French Revolution in 1793, it was refounded in 1896 as part of the reorganization of higher education. It was finally abolished in 1969, giving birth to the three universities: Toulouse 1 Capitole University, University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès and Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier University. On 1 January 2023, the Toulouse university system took the name of Université de Toulouse, and on 1 January 2025 it became...
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- Ecole Nationale Supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace
- Ecole Nationale Supérieure en Electrotechnique, Electronique, Informatique et Hydraulique de Toulouse
- Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse
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- Université de Toulouse-le-Mirail (Toulouse III)
- Université des Sciences Sociales (Toulouse I)
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