Université Paris Cité

Université Paris Cité was formed in 2019 through the merger of Paris Descartes University and Paris Diderot University, bringing together strengths in medicine, sciences, humanities, and social sciences under a single institution. It is recognised as one of France’s leading research universities, with particular strength in health sciences.

The university operates across multiple campuses in Paris, including sites in the Left Bank and the redeveloped Paris Rive Gauche area near the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

Why students choose Université Paris Cité

• Strong reputation in medicine, health sciences, and biomedical research.
• Broad offering across sciences, humanities, law, and social sciences.
• Active research culture with links to major Paris teaching hospitals.
• A growing number of English-taught postgraduate programmes, particularly in the sciences.
• Central Paris locations with good access to the city’s academic and cultural life.

Campus and location

The university’s main sites are spread across Paris, with a significant presence in the modern Paris Rive Gauche campus in the 13th arrondissement alongside historic buildings in the Left Bank.

What students say

Students commonly mention Université Paris Cité’s strength in medicine and health sciences, with several noting the value of its links to major teaching hospitals for clinical training and research experience. A recurring theme among reviews of large French public universities is that administrative processes can feel slow at times, though this is generally offset by lower fees and a genuinely broad course offering. International students note a gradually growing number of English-taught postgraduate options, particularly in the sciences.

Official website: https://u-paris.fr

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