Paris Cité University
- France
- Founded 2019
Overview
Paris Cité University is a public research university located in Paris, France. It was created by decree on 20 March 2019, resulting from the merger of Paris Descartes and Paris Diderot universities, established following the division of the University of Paris in 1970.
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Key facts
| Founded | 2019Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | ParisSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 59,257 (2023)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 7,204 (2022)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | u-paris.fr (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) | |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- Eiffel Excellence scholarship 2027 Check the official page
- France Excellence Eiffel scholarship 2026 Check the official page
Paris Cité University's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- François Fillon (opens in a new tab)prime minister of France (2007-2012)
- Laurent Gbagbo (opens in a new tab)4th President of Ivory Coast
- Cécile Duflot (opens in a new tab)French politician
- Jon Elster (opens in a new tab)Norwegian philosopher and political theorist
- Nouria Benghabrit-Remaoun (opens in a new tab)Algerian sociologist and researcher who serves in the government of Algeria as Minister of National Education
- Inès Boubakri (opens in a new tab)Tunisian fencer
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