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

  • Aurora call for resarch collaboration: application opened until April 30
    This Aurora call for research aims at strenghening scientific communities and support early-stage researchers in their work, through a call for incentive research projects, thematic summer schools and mobility opportunities. The deadline for application is April 30, 2024.
  • LIVE: Call for Doctoral Scholarships 2024-2027
    February 12, 2024 - April 3, 2024
    At the crossroads of health/biology, social and environmental sciences, LIVE (LIfe trajectories and health VulnErability) aims to combine the know-how and research inputs to address the vulnerability in all its facets.
  • Welcome to our new international exchange students
    During the week of January 22, 2024, UPEC had the pleasure of welcoming the international students joining our university for the second semester.