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University Paris Nanterre


Location: Nanterre, France

University Paris Nanterre is internationally recognized as one of the great French universities of human and social sciences, with a minority but dynamic science and technology component. With 400 partnerships with more than 70 countries, its ambition is to support the initiatives of its teacher-researchers while structuring its international policy around a few privileged partnerships which bring together research and training cooperation. Two French presidents are alumni of University Paris Nanterre including current President Emmanuel Macron.

Language of instruction

English and French.

Level of study

Undergraduate and Postgraduate.

Academic programs offered

Humanities and Communication, Business and Commerce, Sciences, Information Technology.

Program credit

Electives or courses approved by your School. 

Course Restrictions

Not all courses are open to exchange students. Check the Courses for Exchange Students webpage.

Course catalogue
View the course catalogue on the University Paris Nanterre website.

First Semester

September – January.

Second Semester

January - May.

Accommodation can be difficult to find in Paris, there are several options available via the University Paris Nanterre website.

Insurance

All students must be covered by a valid insurance policy recognised in the host country for the duration of their overseas studies including medical and repatriation expenses. If any insurance policy can be used, students may qualify to be covered under the UniSQ insurance policy. Please check with the Mobility Team at the time of acceptance to the exchange program. Exchange students registered at UPN must subscribe to the French social security system. The costs associated to health insurance are the student’s responsibility.

Visa information
Information is provided by the French Consulate-General.

Visit the Scholarships and costs webpage for more details on how you can fund your program.

Ready to start your journey?