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. It is ranked among the top 301-400 in Chemistry on Shanghai Ranking's 'Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018'.
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Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (3)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
Computer Science & IT (1)
- Master Industry 4.0
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
About
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.
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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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.
Services
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 (531 rooms)
- 7 university residences (1062 rooms)
- 2 university residences (164 rooms)
- 2 university residences (293 rooms)
- 2 university residences (156 rooms)
- 1 university residence (80 rooms)
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
Student Life
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.
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Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
First, my university is small so it's good point to be close to your teachers if you have any questions to ask, then, what I like the most in my field of study is the diversity. You can learn a lot of languages if you would like to. But, also, you can choose diverse subjects such as arts, literature, cinema, theatre, etc, that's why this semester I study English, Spanish,...