History
The UPPA has its root in a local university history dating back to the XVIth century, with the creation of a Collège des Arts (an institute for Humanities) in 1549, and then of the third protestant academy in Europe in 1564, which in 1583 was established as a University. The University was done away with when the Béarn region was incorporated into France in 1620.
Education
The University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour (UPPA) is a multidisciplinary university which covers three major areas of study:
- law, economics, business, management
- science and technology
- literature, languages, arts, social sciences and humanities and sport
UPPA offers its students initial or continuing education, work/study programmes or apprenticeships, to obtain Bachelor’s, Master’s and vocational degrees and Doctorates through its 5 UFRs (Teaching and Research units) and two Doctoral schools.
Research
With 23 research units associated with research bodies such as the CNRS, INRA and INRIA, UPPA carries out international scientific research into :
Strategic themes- Environment and materials,
- Geo-resources,
- Aquatic environments and resources,
- Justice and territories,
- Areas, borders and blending.
- Transitions
- Aeronautics
- Heritage and tourism
- Eco-construction
Career
The Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour is committed to supporting students throughout the various steps leading them to their professional life, and offers a number of services which are coordinated by the Employability Office (Bureau d'Aide à l'Insertion Professionnelle - BAIP
Once they arrive at the University, new students can consult the specialised books and reviews on guidance, study pathways and degree programmes, jobs and career prospects at the resource centre of the Careers and Employability Service.
If they wish, students can make appointments with our career advisors, in order to create and develop a personal and/or professional plan.
University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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6850 EUR
Deadline
29 Mar 2025
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
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Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2025
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
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6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2025
Frontenac Scholarship Program
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1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
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Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
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7500 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
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Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
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Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Early Bird Scholarship
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10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
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Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
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Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Engineer Scholarship Program
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Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
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Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
France Excellence Bourses Master (Tanzania)
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Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
29 Mar 2025
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2025
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2025
Frontenac Scholarship Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
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Grant
7500 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
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Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Early Bird Scholarship
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Grant
10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Engineer Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
France Excellence Bourses Master (Tanzania)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
SFERE Program for Malaysian students in Engineering
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 Jun 2025
Pre-France program for Malaysian students in Engineering Studies
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 Jun 2025
Pre-France program for Malaysian students in Engineering
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Grant
2000 EUR
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Scholarship of excellence CESI Graduate School of Engineering
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Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
15 Jun 2025
Scholarship of Excellence for Spanish students
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Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
29 Mar 2025
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2025
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2025
Frontenac Scholarship Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
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7500 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
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Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
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Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Early Bird Scholarship
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10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
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Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
29 Mar 2025
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2025
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2025
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7500 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Early Bird Scholarship
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10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Engineer Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
France Excellence Bourses Master (Tanzania)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
29 Mar 2025
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2025
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2025
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7500 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
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Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Early Bird Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Engineer Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
France Excellence Bourses Master (Tanzania)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
29 Mar 2025
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2025
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2025
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7500 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Early Bird Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Engineer Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
France Excellence Bourses Master (Tanzania)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
29 Mar 2025
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2025
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2025
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7500 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Early Bird Scholarship
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Grant
10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Engineer Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
France Excellence Bourses Master (Tanzania)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
29 Mar 2025
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2025
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2025
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7500 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Early Bird Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Engineer Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
France Excellence Bourses Master (Tanzania)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6850 EUR
Deadline
29 Mar 2025
"France Excellence Europa" Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2025
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 May 2025
Frontenac Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
23 May 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
"TIGER" Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7500 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Galilée Institute's International Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
600 EUR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
IDIL Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Early Bird Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1588 EUR
Deadline
20 May 2025
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Korea
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2025
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Engineer Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
Bourse France Excellence (French Government grants) from the French Embassy in North Macedonia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
31 May 2025
France Excellence Bourses Master (Tanzania)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
French Government grants from the French Embassy in Gabon
Merit-based
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1201
2023
1201
2022
1201
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
2024
-
2023
-
2022
1358
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.
Student services
The International Relations Office - is responsible for providing information to UPPA students who wish to travel abroad, and welcoming International students.
Housing services
The Pau and Adour region CLOUS (local university student service centre) provides UPPA students with university housing.
In Pau- 1 university hall of residence
- 7 university residences
- 2 university residences
- 2 university residences
- 2 university residences
- 1 university residence
Library services
Our libraries, spread across our 5 campuses, contain more than 200,000 books and printed reviews, as well as over 23,000 electronic reviews and databases that are accessible remotely.
They are also fitted with work spaces with Wi-Fi, provide computers and tablets available for loan (subject to conditions) and offer courses in document research as well as events such as exhibitions and conferences.
ICT services
Libraries are fitted with work spaces with Wi-Fi, provide computers and tablets available for loan (subject to conditions).
E-Learn - A platform dedicated to online teaching. Teachers upload their lessons and directed studies here and can exchange with students.
IT rooms and Wi-Fi - On all campuses.Medical services
Preventive medicine department and the promotion of health, based in Pau and Bayonne:
- medical visits and vaccination updating for students,
- consultations with a doctor, psychologist or nurse.
- a social service to help improve the living and working conditions of students
- preventive measures and the promotion of health
Campus life
A multi-campus university - 12,107 students across 5 small-scale campuses.
Situated near the border with Spain, the Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour (UPPA) is a network of five campuses which, thanks in particular to their geographic location, enjoy exceptional advantages.
Anglet - the campus of Montaury
- 1.5 hectares in the middle of a leafy park, a quarter of an hour from beaches on the Basque Coast.
Pau : the city Campus
- 18 hectares of greenery at the foot of the Pyrenees, just one hour from ski stations.
- Gateway to the Pyrenees National Park and the Observatory at the summit of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre.
Mont-de-Marsan
Bayonne
Sports facilities
The sports department : offers over 40 sports and outdoor activities
- Climbing, pelota, hiking, kayaking, yoga, dance, swimming, ski/snowboard, surfing, team sports… Students can enjoy sport for leisure, studies (as part of an initial training course) or competitively. Some professional diplomas (BNSSA for example) can be taken or studied for.
- Sports men and women at high and top regional level can benefit from a “University Sporting Talent” status for the planning and organisation of their studies.
Student clubs
There are around 60 student associations covering - Life within the university, the environment, art, culture, science, international solidarity etc.
Accreditation
We're an engineering state school accredited both by the CTI and the ENAEE (European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education).