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Do you have to be bilingual to participate in Circle U. activities
Going abroad to study in a foreign language can seem intimidating. Yet a first experience may be all it takes to build confidence and take the leap. Irina tells us how taking part in one of Circle U.’s summer schools helped her gain confidence and prepare for a...
How Circle U. helped me define my career path
Susanna’s journey with Circle U. began with an online course. This first experience allowed her to discover the alliance and marked the beginning of a journey that led her to become a student ambassador, pursue a double degree in Paris, and complete an internship at...
A journey to self discovery – the story of a Circle U. Student Fellow
What if one conference could change the direction of your studies and make you rethink what you want to do with your future? This is the story of Emma, who discovered a new path through an unexpected Circle U. opportunity. Her experience is a reminder of the value of...
Université Paris Cité stands out once again in the 2026 Shanghai thematic ranking
The Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) has just unveiled its results for the 2026 edition on Tuesday 15 September. Université Paris Cité has excelled by being ranked in 26 disciplines - including 10 in the global top 50 - and by achieving 1st place in...
Université Paris Cité at EAIE 2026 in Glasgow
From 8 to 11 September, Université Paris Cité took part in the EAIE (European Association for International Education), the largest European higher education exhibition, held in Glasgow. As Europe's premier hub for higher education professionals, the EAIE brings...
Doctoral Mobility: Results of the Call for Projects between Université Paris Cité and the University of Toronto
As part of the strategic partnership between Université Paris Cité (UPCité) and the University of Toronto (U of T), supported by the Initiative d'Excellence (IdEx), the call for doctoral mobility projects launched in 2026 aims to develop joint activities around themes...
The Covid-19 Pandemic Memorial Site opens to the public
Starting Wednesday 16 September, the Covid-19 Pandemic Memorial Site will welcome visitors every Wednesday, from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., at Université Paris Cité’s Odéon headquarters, located at 12 rue de l’École de médecine. Admission is free and no registration is...
Erasmus Days: Discover the 2026 Programme!
From October 12 to 16, 2026, Université Paris Cité is celebrating the Erasmus Days once again! Conferences on international mobility, an escape game, theatre, an international evening… Discover the full programme for the 2026 edition. [iframe...
Université Paris Cité on the path to internationalising its programmes
Université Paris Cité is committed to internationalising part of its study programmes and supporting academic staff who wish to be part of this initiative. In order to provide them with the best support possible in gradually transforming their course modules, it has...
Learn French as a foreign language with ‘Décalages culturels’, the podcast from RFI and Université Paris Cité
Born out of a partnership between RFI and Université Paris Cité, and spearheaded by its Pedagogical Innovation Department, the podcast ‘Décalages culturels’ has been running since March as part of the programme ‘8 milliards de voisins’. Having explored the...
Graduate School Summer Schools: opportunities to learn, collaborate and broaden your horizons
Each year, the Graduate Schools of Université Paris Cité organize their summer schools, offering unique opportunities for learning, scientific exchange and collaboration. Students, PhD candidates and researchers come together to explore a wide range of topics,...
People with disabilities and staff members: meet through DuoDay 2026!
Université Paris Cité is taking part in the national DuoDay initiative on 19 November by creating pairs made up of a person with a disability and a volunteer staff member for a day of mutual discovery. A different perspective on disability The 9th national edition of...
Shanghai 2026: Université Paris Cité climbs to 57th place worldwide
For the first time, Université Paris Cité has reached 57th place worldwide in the Shanghai Ranking (ARWU), its highest position since its foundation. It also remains the fourth-ranked university in France. The latest Shanghai Ranking, or Academic Ranking of World...
The Amazon, Viruses, and Vampires: what a year of One Health-Emerging Infectious Diseases webinars revealed to the world
Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings: an “extraordinary” week at the heart of scientific excellence, as told by two young researchers from UPCité
Thanks to the support of the SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools programme, Federica Namor, a PhD student at the Saint-Louis Research Institute (IRSL – Université Paris Cité/Inserm) and Marie Robert, a young doctor from the Center for Research on Inflammation (CRI – Université...
Antimicrobial resistance: doctoral researcher Yaëlle Wormser explores a new lead to speed up tuberculosis research
Antibiotic resistance represents one of the greatest health threats of our time. Through her research, Yaëlle Wormser, a doctoral researcher within the university's Antimicrobial Resistance Graduate School and winner of the "Ma thèse en 180 secondes" competition,...