Avignon University

Avignon University (French: Avignon Université; formerly known as Université d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse) is a public university located in Avignon, France and founded in 1303.

Avignon University
Avignon Université
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MottoNe pas attendre l’avenir, le faire
Do not wait for the future, make it happen
TypePublic
Established1303-1792 (original formation): Université d’Avignon

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

2018 (renamed): Avignon Université
Budget€60.6 million
PresidentPhilippe Ellerkamp
Academic staff
712 including 379 professors, 333 personnel
Students7,505
Location
Avignon
,
Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
,
France
CampusUrban
AffiliationsAUF, EAIE, UNeECC
WebsiteOfficial Site

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.[3]

History

The university was founded in 1303 by Pope Boniface VIII, and closed in 1792 during the French Revolution.[5] 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.[6] The university was renamed Avignon Université in 2018.[7]

Academics

Avignon University offers bachelors, masters, doctoral, and BUT/DUT certifications in the following disciplines:[8][9]

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

Campus
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.[10] 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.[1]

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.[2] It is also home to the Agroparc library.[1]

Sainte-Marthe Dining Hall

Avignon University has several Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires student residences and dining halls, as well as a number of student clubs and organisations.[11][12][13]

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.[14]

Notable faculty

Ancient

Modern

Notable alumni

Pre-Modern

Modern

See also

References
  1. "Deux Campus Aux Formations Propres, À L'Ambition Commune". Avignon Université.
  2. "Le Campus Jean-Henri Fabre". Avignon Université.
  3. "International - English Version". Avignon Université.
  4. "Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. "University of Avignon". New Advent.
  6. "Présentation: Histoire". Université d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse. Archived from the original on 2014-04-07.
  7. "[Une Nouvelle Identité] L'Université D'Avignon et Des Pays de Vaucluse Devient Avignon Université". Avignon Université.
  8. "Choisir Avignon Université". Avignon Université.
  9. "DUT". Avignon Université.
  10. "Le Campus Hannah Arendt". Avignon Université.
  11. "Logement". CROUS Aix-Marseille Avignon.
  12. "Carte des Restaurants". CROUS Aix-Marseille Avignon.
  13. "Les Associations Étudiantes". Avignon Université.
  14. "Chiffres-Clés". Avignon Université.
  15. "Michel de Nostredame dit Nostradamus". Medarus.
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