About UPEC

Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) is one of the major multidisciplinary universities within the Paris area. With 14 faculties, schools and institutes, 1 observatory and 32 research laboratories, UPEC has been present in all fields of knowledge since 1970, its serves a population of over 42,000 students.

A major player in the dissemination of academic, scientific and technological culture, UPEC offers over 500 training programs in all disciplines, from technical degrees to doctorates (PhD), including a series of degree programs entirely taught in English.

SOCIALLY ENGAGED AND ACTIVE

UPEC is engaged to building knowledge and actively responding to the challenges of social and environmental transformation by promoting excellence and greater social justice. Its strategic plan is built around five pillars of interdisciplinary development, training and research:

Health, Society, Environment
Social transformations, Inequalities, Resistances
Francophonies and Multilingualism
Knowledge and practices in education and training
Digital Science and Practice

Organization of UPEC

With 42,000 students and 14 faculties, University Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) is a major multidisciplinary university within the Paris area.

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Major projects

UPEC is constantly thinking of new ways to respond to the challenges of social and environmental transformation by promoting excellence and greater social justice.

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International policy

Partnerships, networks, international programs, doctoral programs... UPEC is internationally active in teaching and research.

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Latest news

UPEC strengthens academic partnerships and collaboration with the French diplomatic network at APAIE 2025
From March 24 to 28 in New Delhi, India, UPEC took advantage of this major international higher education event to further develop its academic partnerships and reinforce its ties with the French diplomatic services.
Join Us for a Transformative Experience: Emerging Futures: Societal Innovation meets Futures Studies summer school at UPEC
From June 2nd to 13th, UPEC is hosting its second Aurora Summer School at the AEI International School. Students from UPEC and the Aurora universities will acquire practical and theorical skills about innovation, social foresight and futures literacy.
UPEC awarded renewal of the "Bienvenue en France" label
The Université of Paris-Est Créteil has once again been awarded the 2-star "Bienvenue en France" label. Granted by Campus France for a period of five years, this national distinction highlights the institution’s commitment to providing dedicated care to international students.