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The University of Cergy-Pontoise – UCP – is a national university and 17 other national universities in the Paris area. The University of Cergy-Pontoise - UCP - is a dynamic state-funded university among 13 institutions for higher education and a leading center of teaching and research, which hosts 15 000 students and 1 700 international students interested in studying abroad during a semester or an academic year - September to June - or in obtaining a degree. As an academic and vocational establishment, five major disciplines are mainly taught: law, economics and management, international studies and modern languages, humanities, science, and technology. Also, an extensive range of vocational courses is created to satisfy today's job market. Furthermore, an institute of technology - IUT - a teacher training institute - IUFM - and an administrative training institute - IPAG - are to be found at UCP. The city of Cergy-Pontoise, located in the Val-d'Oise district, is a dynamic city with its artistic and cultural events and numerous theatres, museums, and concert halls. It is one of the largest economic zones in France, with two international airports nearby. The Val-d'Oise is a district with a high density of firms, including many foreign companies. The University of Cergy-Pontoise is ideally located at a 40-minute drive North West from Paris and 30 km from Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle international airport. The University is accessible by train, bus, and highways. Cergy-Pontoise University is home to around 30 student associations. Joining an association can be a way to meet other students and share spe­cial moments. Many associations organize par­ties, sports events, conferences, shows, etc. Cergy-Pontoise University is situated in the French département of Val-d'Oise in the heart of a historical region near Paris. The area has inspired many artists, including Pissarro, Van Gog, and Manet, and visitors can enjoy the numerous museums, cultural centers, and other places of interest. Cergy-Pontoise University is situated in the French département of Val-d'Oise in the heart of a historical region near Paris. The area has inspired many artists, including Pissarro, Van Gog, and Manet, and visitors can enjoy the numerous museums, cultural centers, and other places of interest. The University of Cergy-Pontoise – UCP – is a national university and 17 other national universities in the Paris area. With more than 500 PhD-hold researchers and 430 Ph.D. students working in 22 research centers, two Centers of Excellence (Labex), and six open labs, the University of Cergy-Pontoise is among the most active research centers in France with a high international standard. The University entered into the Shanghai Ranking in 2012 with its mathematics activities and the Taiwan ranking. The University of Cergy-Pontoise is part of the Paris Seine University, which has been awarded by the I-SITE (Initiative Science-Innovation-Territory-Economy) in the framework of the PIA program (French government's "Investments for the Future" program). This program aims to identify a dozen French academic institutions for their capacity to become world-class universities, recognized for the quality of their research focusing on fields of excellence, and the quality of their education, and their integration in the socio-economic fabric. The awarding of the Paris Seine Initiative project is a unique opportunity to promote our identity and our vision in the changing national and international landscape of Higher Education and Research. Research activities at the University of Cergy-Pontoise can be classified into five categories. View full university

The University of Cergy-Pontoise – UCP – is a national university and 17 other national universities in the Paris area. The UCP is an attractive center of teaching and research which hosts international students interested in studying in France for a semester, an academic year, or a more extended stay to obtain a degree. The city of Cergy-Pontoise, located in the Val-d’Oise district, is a dynamic city with its artistic and cultural events and numerous theatres, museums, and concert halls. It is one of the largest economic zones in France with two international airports nearby. The Val-d’Oise is a district with a high density of firms, including many foreign companies. The University of Cergy-Pontoise is ideally located a 40-minute drive North West from Paris, and at 30 km from Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle international airport. The university is accessible by train, bus, and highways. The University of Cergy-Pontoise – UCP – is a national university and 17 other national universities in the Paris area. The UCP is an attractive center of teaching and research that hosts international students interested in studying in France for a semester, an academic year, or a more extended stay to obtain a degree. The University of Cergy-Pontoise welcomes about 1900 international students each year within the framework of various exchange programs, including Erasmus, Crepuq, and bilateral partnership agreements with universities worldwide: Brazil, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, the United States, Vietnam, etc. If your university has a partnership agreement with the University of Cergy-Pontoise, our International Relations Office will review your application and act as your representative throughout your stay. This section provides you with the information you are likely to need to prepare for your Cergy stay, as well as the details of all the documents and procedures you will have to complete before your arrival. The UCP is an attractive center of teaching and research which hosts international students interested in studying in France for a semester, an academic year, or a more extended stay in order to obtain a degree. UCP is a cultural, scientific, and vocational institution whose faculties include significant disciplines such as law, economics and management, international studies and modern languages, humanities, science and technology, and science of education. UCP also hosts the Institute of Technology (IUT), Teacher Training College (ESPE), and Institute of Political Studies (IEP). A broad range of vocational degrees is created continuously and renewed to satisfy today’s job market needs. View full university