3.7 out of 5 (13 ratings / 11 reviews) Versailles, France
Founded in the early 1990s, the Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) is now the largest center for higher education, research and technology in the area.
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About
Education
UVSQ spans five campuses in the Yvelines department and has a student body of 20,000 enrolled in over 200 programs in all subjects. A school of engineering, two university institutes of technology, a teacher training college and more recently an institute of political studies complement the range of study options, offering bachelor to doctorate level instruction.
Research
Space, climate, environment, heritage, health, innovative materials, sociology, public policy… UVSQ’s laboratories foster innovative, cross-disciplinary research that anticipates societal concerns, informs citizens and supports decision-makers.
Career
USVQ is the leading university in France in terms of student success at the bachelor level and ranks third for the number of apprentices in the Île-de-France, reflecting a strategy that prioritizes educational innovation and professionally focused international programs.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
351
2020
351 -50
2019
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
564 -79
2020
485
2019
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
601 -200
2019
401 100
2018
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
801
2020
-
2019
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Each campus has plenty of student accommodation nearby.
Library services
Each campus has its own library.
Student Life
Campus life
USVQ campuses are located in exception natural, historical and cultural settings close to Paris. The science campus is in the center of Versailles, near the Château and many historical sites. Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, home to the humanities, law and health campuses, stands out for its modern architecture, vibrant cultural life and world-renowned sports facilities, including the Saint-Quentin golf course and velodrome.
Sports facilities
Do you want to get active? Do you want to de-stress? Do a sport! More than 20 activities are offered in Guyancourt, Versailles and Vélizy. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there is something for everyone. Yoga, qi qong, pilates, zumba, salsa, contemporary dance, modern dance, badminton, golf, swimming, water aerobics, handball, basketball, volleyball, football, and more.
Student Reviews
UVSQ is an enhancer of scientific minds
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I spent three years at UVSQ to pursue my undergraduate studies in Life Sciences. As a result, I was based on the scientific campus of the University. It was great because students were sharing the same kinds of ambitions, which for many, it was to become a researcher in biology. However, for some people this lack of academic diversity can be a problem. Moreover, I have to...
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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The teachers are present for you and eager to answer your questions. However, you are in total autonomy.
Worth to try
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Well planned program with interesting subjects and prestigious professors from both academic and entrepreneurship sectors.
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