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

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  International students: prepare your arrival at UPEC

  You have been accepted to UPEC to start or continue your studies? Here are some tips to help you prepare for your arrival in France and take your first steps in your new university.
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  UPEC takes part in the 2024 Aurora biannual in Naples

  The UPEC team took part in the 2024 biannual Aurora conference in Naples. This was an opportunity for the various work packages to meet and make progress on the next stages of the Aurora 2030 program, after a succesful first phase.
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  UPEC hosts its first Aurora summer school

  From June 17 to 28, UPEC is hosting its first Aurora Summer School at the AEI International School. Students from UPEC and four other universities of the european alliance will acquire practical and theorical skills about innovation, social foresight and futures literacy.