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.
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Avignon University
Avignon Université
Motto
Ne pas attendre l’avenir, le faire Do not wait for the future, make it happen
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]
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]
Academics
Avignon University offers bachelors, masters, doctoral, and BUT/DUT certifications in the following disciplines:[8][9]
Business
Computer Science
Economic and Social Administration
Economy, Management
Engineering
Foreign Languages
French Literature
Geography
History
Information and Communication
Languages, Literatures and Foreign Civilisations
Law
Life Science
Mathematics
Packaging
Physics, Chemistry
Public Administration
Sports
Campus
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 9km (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 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]