Avignon Université | |
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| Motto | Ne pas attendre l’avenir, le faire Do not wait for the future, make it happen |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1303-1792 (original formation): Université d’Avignon
1984 (reopened): Université d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse 2018 (renamed): Avignon Université |
| Budget | €60.6 million |
| President | Philippe Ellerkamp |
Academic staff | 712 including 379 professors, 333 personnel |
| Students | 7,505 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | AUF, EAIE, UNeECC |
| Website | Official Site |
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 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]
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]
Avignon University offers bachelors, masters, doctoral, and BUT/DUT certifications in the following disciplines:[8][9]
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]
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]
