University of French Polynesia
Former name
French Pacific University
TypePublic university
EstablishedMay 29, 1987
Budget973 730 186 XPF
PresidentEric Conte
Administrative staff
72
Students3051 (2012)
Location
Puna'auia, French Polynesia

17°34′37″S 149°36′33″W / 17.5770°S 149.6092°W / -17.5770; -149.6092
LanguageFrench
Websitewww.upf.pf

The University of French Polynesia (French: Université de la Polynésie française) is a French university located in Puna'auia, French Polynesia.

History

Created by a decree of May 29, 1987, the university was originally called French Pacific University[1] and was split between two sites, one located in New Caledonia (now University of New Caledonia) and the other in Tahiti. The administrative headquarters of the university was in Papeete. Both centers have become autonomous with the Decree No. 99-445 of 31 May 1999.[2][3]

The University of French Polynesia is based in Outumaoro, Punaauia, Tahiti. The number of students is growing steadily, with a significant increase of over 60% since 1999, and so has the range of course offerings. As of 2019, the number of students reached 2898.[4]

The University of French Polynesia is often the talk of local newspapers, especially because of its proactive policy for the employability of its graduates. One can mention, among others, the Employers' Forum, the sponsorship of class valedictorians by private companies, the Public Employment Fair, the innovative teaching methods developed by the academic community.

Presidents

Organization

The university is headed by the President, who has authority over all the staff. He/she determines the policy of the institution with the assistance of the Board. As the executive authority, the President prepares and implements the multi-year contract with the French Ministry of Higher Education and concludes agreements and conventions on behalf of the university. The President is the chief officer of revenue and expenditure for the university budget and responsible for maintaining order. He/She is elected for a four-year term by a majority of elected Board members.[7]

Professor Eric Conte was elected President of the University of French Polynesia on June 23, 2011.

Conte is assisted by four vice-presidents :

  1. Board of Trustees: Patrick Capolsini, associate professor in computer science;
  2. Scientific Council: Alban Gabillon, full professor in computer science;
  3. Student Life: Vincent Dropsy, associate professor in economics
  4. Student Vice President: Andrew John; he is the spokesman of student representatives in various committees.

The Board (CA) determines the policy of the institution. As such, it adopts the budget after a fiscal policy debate. It approves agreements and conventions signed by the President. In addition, upon the proposal of the President, it fills positions allocated to the university. It reviews and adopts rules and approves the annual report of the president.

The campus

Covering an area of over 12 hectares, including facilities in excess of 15,000 m2, the campus of Outumaoro includes:[8]

Teaching and research

Teaching

The University of French Polynesia has a diversified and wide course offering, adapted to the local labor market of French Polynesia. As of 2012, it numbers 3051 students plus 40 PhD candidates.[9]

Education in Law, Economics, Management

Courses in Arts, Languages and Social Sciences

Multidisciplinary training

Science courses

International relations

The International Relations office implements the university's policy of international cooperation. It handles internal information, organization and management as well as welcoming. It also deals with external relations with foreign universities and organizations. Under the responsibility of the President of the university, an international officer, Dr. Leopold Mu Si Yan, coordinates international relations actions.[10]

The office's activities

Research

Every university is a place of learning where students are preparing their future careers. As well, every university is a place for research. So it must ensure proper training. Teachers are also researchers. Faculty members are associate professors and full professors who have each a specialty area. Depending on their specialty, they are part of research teams. The University of French Polynesia has five laboratories:[11]

The university employs 95 teachers including:

Notable faculty

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ "Décret n°87-360 du 29 mai 1987 relatif à l'université française du Pacifique" (in French). Legifrance. 29 May 1987. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Décret n°99-445 du 31 mai 1999 portant création de l'université de la Polynésie française et de l'université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie" (in French). Legifrance. 31 May 1999. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  3. ^ "L'Université fête ses 30 ans en Polynésie française" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 28 September 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Ranking & Subjects". www.umultirank.org. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  5. ^ "Eric Conte réélu président de l'UPF" (in French). Tahiti News. 16 April 2013. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Patrick Capolsini, nouveau président de l'UPF" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Université de la Polynésie Française - Tahiti". Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  8. ^ "Université de la Polynésie Française - Tahiti". Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  9. ^ "Université de la Polynésie Française - Tahiti". Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  10. ^ "Université de la Polynésie Française - Tahiti". Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  11. ^ "Université de la Polynésie Française - Tahiti". Retrieved 21 June 2015.

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