Avignon University

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Avignon University
Avignon Université
File:Avignonuniversite.png
Motto Ne pas attendre l’avenir, le faire
Do not wait for the future, make it happen
Type Public
Established 1303-1792 (original formation): Université d’Avignon

1984 (reopened): Université d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse

2018 (renamed): Avignon Université
Budget €60.6 million
President Philippe Ellerkamp
Academic staff
 712 including 379 professors, 333 personnel
Students 7,505
Location
Avignon
,
Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
,
France
Campus Urban
Affiliations AUF, EAIE, UNeECC
Website Official Site

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Avignon University (French: Avignon Université; formerly known as Université d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse) is a public university located in Avignon, France.

Avignon University is situated on two campuses: the Hannah Arendt Campus, located in the city centre of Avignon, and the Jean-Henri Fabre Campus, which is on the outskirts of town and includes the Agroparc facility for STEM teaching and research, as well as the Avignon University Institute of Technology.[1][2]

The University is well regarded for its international education outreach, and was awarded the ERASMUS University Charter for Higher Education by the European Commission in 2021.[3][4]

Avignon University is a member of the Association of Francophone Universities, the European Association for International Education, and the University Network of the European Capitals of Culture.[5]

History

The University was founded in 1303 by Pope Boniface VIII, and closed in 1792 during the French Revolution.[6] It was re-opened as L'Université d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse in 1984 following the 1963 establishment of an annex of Faculté des Sciences d'Aix-Marseille in Avignon.[7] The University was renamed Avignon Université in 2018.[8]

Academics

Avignon University offers bachelors, masters, doctoral, and BUT/DUT certifications in the following disciplines:[9][10]

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Economic and Social Administration
  • Economy, Management
  • Engineering
  • Foreign Languages
  • French Literature
  • Geography
  • History
  • Information and Communication
  • Languages, Literatures and Foreign Civilizations
  • Law
  • Life Science
  • Mathematics
  • Packaging
  • Physics, Chemistry
  • Public Administration
  • Sports

Campus

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Entrance to the Hannah Arendt Campus

The Hannah Arendt Campus is located in the heart of Avignon. It includes several historic buildings, including the former Sainte-Marthe Hospital.[11] The Hannah Arendt Campus is principally used for arts, humanities, and law courses. University administration, the Maurice Agulhon university library, and a fitness center are also housed on Hannah Arendt.[12]

The Jean-Henri Fabre Campus is located 9 km (5 miles) southeast of Hannah Arendt. It features more modern buildings and spacious lawns. Being home to the Agroparc STEM facility and the Institute of Technology, the Jean-Henri Fabre Campus is principally used for science and technology courses.[13]It is also home to the Agroparc library.[14]

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Sainte-Marthe Dining Hall

Avignon University has several CROUS student residences and dining halls, as well as a number of student clubs and organisations.[15][16][17]

Avignon University is the place of study for students from 96 different countries, as of the 2018-2019 academic year. International students comprise 13% of the student body.[18]

Notable alumni

See also

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