Université Paris Nanterre
Nanterre, France
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1964
Overview
Université Paris Nanterre (UPN) is a public research university in Nanterre, France. With more than 35,000 students and over 41 research units including 12 CNRS joint units, it is one of the leading universities in Île-de-France. It offers programmes in Arts-Letters-Languages, Law-Economics-Management, Human and Social Sciences, and Science-Technology-Health. The university hosts over 5,800 international students and maintains partnerships with over 531 institutions in 76 countries.
Fields of study
- Arts, Letters and Languages
- Law, Economics and Management
- Human and Social Sciences
- Science, Technology and Health
Accreditation: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche (France)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September 2026
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees are set by the French government (droits nationaux d'inscription). EU/EEA students pay standard national rates; non-EU international students may pay differentiated fees under the 'Bienvenue en France' policy depending on programme and year of entry.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration économique et sociale [Licence] (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Administration publique [Licence] (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Administration publique [Master] (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Analyse et politique économique [Master] (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Anthropologie [Master] (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Archéologie, sciences pour l'archéologie [Master] (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| ArTeC : Arts, Technologies, Création [Master] (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Arts du spectacle [Licence] (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Droit [Licence] (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Economie et gestion [Licence] (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.