Research and Technical Platforms

A research-intensive university, certified Initiative d’excellence (Idex), Université Paris Cité contributes to the scientific strengths of France and Europe. By combining outstanding expertise in health sciences, fundamental sciences, applied science, and social sciences, Université Paris Cité develops research internationally, ranking first among French universities in terms of citations per article.

Cutting-edge Research Platforms

Université Paris Cité provides the academic, scientific and industrial sectors with 211 research platforms and technical facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and led by professionals recognized for their knowledge and their efficiency.

Key Figures

Faculty of Health Platforms

Faculty of Sciences/Institut de physique du globe de Paris (IPGP) Platforms

Inter-faculties Platforms

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Platforms

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Highlights from the 2025 SMARTS-UP Mobility Grant Awardees’ Welcome Event

The SMARTS-UP project, which led to the creation of the 28 Graduate Schools at Université Paris Cité, plays a key role in the internationalization of research-based education. Each year, it supports top students from around the world through the awarding of mobility...

Université Paris Cité welcomed new international staff members

On November 14th, Université Paris Cité welcomed nearly 50 new international staff members – visiting lecturers, doctoral and post-doctoral students, researchers, and contractual lecturer-researchers of foreign nationality – who have arrived since the beginning of...

The Buddy System continues to promote intercultural exchanges at Université Paris Cité

On November 5, 2025, a sharing event brought together participants of Université Paris Cité’s Buddy System. This was the second interfaculty event of the year, aimed at connecting French and international students from the University.A Drink and Some Ping-Pong To...

Results of the Call for Joint Research Projects between King’s College London and Université Paris Cité 2025

In May 2025, as part of the Initiative d’Excellence (IdEx) program, Université Paris Cité and its strategic partner King’s College London launched their fourth call for joint research projects. The selected projects demonstrated strong potential to foster enduring...