Since its creation in 1969, UPS has been expanding its offer of multidisciplinary education in the fields of science, health, engineering, technology and sports, developing one of the most important scientific research clusters in France. Centred on Toulouse, European space and aeronautics capital, UPS is a renowned European university with a global outlook.
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About
Education
The university offers courses in Science and Technology, Health, Sports Science, Eco-Management, and Information and Communication.
Research
The challenges of understanding matter and life: mathematics, the science of infinite scale and infinite speed, neuroscience, complex systems.Society's major problems: state and future of the environment, natural and industrial risk, biodiversity, genetics, medical research and health.Technological and industrial needs: embedded systems, space technology, IT and automation, chemical engineering, new materials, aeronautics, biotechnologies, pharmacology, nanotechnologies.
Université Paul Sabatier research policy is supported by the following structures:
- Research Strategy Department (DSR)
- Scientific Council (CS)
- Laboratory Support Department (DSL) : DSL's Interactive Schematic
Career
A students' preparation to becoming a professional is part of a journey that begins for a sixth-form pupil and continues on into his or her first steps at the University. The goal of this journey is a graduate's first job within a company. Naturally, the different procedures applied in this approach are transferable throughout a graduate's life.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
201 100
2021
301 -100
2020
201
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
282 16
2022
298 -40
2021
258
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
581 -30
2022
551
2021
551
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
Accommodation offers from private landlords (rooms, studios, and apartments that are well located for UPS students).
Library services
The UPS Joint Document Service (Service commun de la documentation - SCD) consists of:
- two university libraries: Medicine and Sciences, located on three sites,
- and all the university's associated libraries (UFR and laboratory libraries).
Medical services
Inter-university Service for Preventive Medicine and Promoting Health:
The Inter-university Service for Preventive Medicine and Promoting Health sees students at its three Toulouse Centres and at centres at satellite sites.
Student Life
Student clubs
More than 50 associations are active at UPS in all fields, providing opportunities for you to get involved and express yourself. Don't hesitate to make contact and contribute your ideas or start your own association.
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