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Shanghai Ranking 2025: Université Paris Cité holds steady at 60th worldwide
In 2025, Université Paris Cité holds steady at 60th worldwide, among the 1,000 institutions selected bythe Shanghai ranking (AWRU). The institution continues its upward momentum in Europe, climbing to 19th place (+1), while maintaining its 4th position among French...
Circle U. seed funding call 2026
Do you have a project to improve international collaboration and offer innovative educational solutions? Respond to the call for proposals from the European alliance Circle U. Every year, several projects receive funding of up to €10,000 as part of its seed funding...
Breaking Away from Hydrocarbon Dependence: A PhD Student Analyzes Gulf States’ Strategies Amid Regional Crisis
As part of her doctoral research, Tamara Uspenskikh, a PhD candidate affiliated with the Graduate School Sustainability, Organisations, Institutions at the university, analyses the economic diversification strategies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states in...
Circle U.: Université Paris Cité is recruiting for its new ‘Democracy’ chair
For more than five years, Université Paris Cité has played an active role in developing the educational activities of the Circle U. European Alliance through its network of academic chairs. A range of online courses, short-term mobility programmes and innovative...
President Emmanuel Macron lays the foundation stone of the Robert-Debré Institute for the Child’s Brain
On Wednesday 10 June, French President Emmanuel Macron laid the foundation stone of the future building of the Institut Robert-Debré du Cerveau de l’Enfant, jointly founded by Assistance Publique–Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Inserm, Université Paris Cité, the Institut...
The 2025 cohort of doctoral graduates celebrated in the Grand Amphithéâtre of the Sorbonne
The Grand Amphithéâtre of the Sorbonne hosted Université Paris Cité’s traditional doctoral graduation ceremony on Tuesday 9 June 2026. Surrounded by their families and friends, the new doctoral graduates were honoured during this emblematic event, marking the...
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UPCité launches its reporting platform
In line with its public service mission and values, Université Paris Cité is strengthening its commitment to providing an inclusive and respectful environment for both study and work. Starting in June 2026, a single reporting platform will be available to the entire...
First-year PhD students: applications for an International dual PhD programme are now open.
The call for applications for the international dual PhD programme registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open. Apply before December 15, 2026.An international dual PhD (cotutelle internationale de thèse) is a training programme enabling doctoral students...
New Zealand and Norwegian Delegations Visit Université Paris Cité
In June 2026, Université Paris Cité welcomed two Learning Expeditions from Norway and New Zealand, organized by the French embassies abroad. These visits aim to foster dialogue between higher education systems and strengthen international cooperation. A First Meeting...
2026 Doctoral Mobility Award Program between The University of Toronto and Université Paris Cité
The doctoral mobility award program between Université Paris Cité (UPCité) and its privileged partner, the University of Toronto (U of T), is extended to July 07, 2026.The objectives Université Paris Cité and the University of Toronto are launching a joint call for...
Université Paris Cité welcomes a major delegation of Indian institutes within the framework of UDICE
On June 8, 2026 Université Paris Cité welcomed a delegation of Indian institutions during a visit organized by UDICE, the association of French research-intensive universities of which Université Paris Cité is a member. © UDICEOn 14 and 16 June, the international...
Université Paris Cité inaugurates a memorial space dedicated to the Covid-19 pandemic
On May 28, 2026, Université Paris Cité inaugurated the pandemic memorial space, an initiative led by the Ad Memoriam Institute and dedicated to the traces and memories of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as to reflection on contemporary health and humanitarian crises. ©...
Université Paris Cité, the Île-de-France Region, the City of Paris and LVMH lay the foundation stone of the Interdisciplinary Institute for Women’s Health (iWISH)
On May 28, 2026, Université Paris Cité, the Île-de-France Region, the City of Paris and LVMH officially launched the renovation works on the Tarnier building, which will house the Interdisciplinary Institute for Women’s Health (iWISH) by 2029. Placement of the time...
Internationalisation at home: why get started?
When we think about an international experience during our studies, we often imagine a semester abroad, a full suitcase, new habits to adopt… and sometimes, we give up on the idea before even taking an interest in it. That is exactly how virtual mobility, especially...
The Faculty of Medicine at Université Paris Cité is launching its first international summer schools, showcasing Paris as a hub for innovation in healthcare
From 6 to 17 July 2026, the Faculty of Medicine at Université Paris Cité will welcome more than 70 international students from 20 different countries to Paris for its first international summer schools. Fully in line with the Choose France initiative, this project...