Choose UPJV

Discover at a glance all the reasons to choose UPJV as your host university for your stay in France !

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The UPJV is a multidisciplinary university offering 128 degrees, from undergraduate degrees in technology (Bachelor) to doctorates, in 4 major fields:

  • Arts, Literature, Languages
  • Law, Economics, Management
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Science, Technology, Health

Linked to the institution's 36 research units, these courses are at the cutting edge of current knowledge and know-how. They enable the training of highly qualified executives who go on to understand and solve the problems of the modern world.

Present in 6 cities in the Hauts-de-France region, the UPJV is a university rooted in its territory. As a major player in regional development, the UPJV boosts the regional economy both through its innovative scientific research and through the training of managers who are experts in their fields.

Since its creation in 1969, the UPJV has promoted the values of humanism and sharing, which are the mainstays of its openness to the world. Today, the UPJV is a partner of more than 700 universities from 100 countries and a member of several prestigious international networks.

The 36 research units in science, health, and human and social sciences of the UPJV are involved in numerous large-scale regional, national and international projects, ensuring the worldwide visibility of the UPJV's research potential.

In partnership with institutions and companies, its laboratories carry out innovative research that meets the needs of a rapidly changing society. The UPJV is recognised nationally and internationally for the excellence of its research in the following fields:

  • Energy self-sufficiency
  • Environment
  • Agro-resources
  • Culture and heritage
  • Social innovation
  • Digital
  • E-Health

The UPJV implements a quality welcome and integration policy for its international students, as evidenced by its "Bienvenue en France" (Campus France), Euraxess and Qualité FLE labels.

Administrative support, personalised welcome, French as a foreign language courses, socio-cultural activities... A wide range of services have been set up to help you integrate and make a success of your mobility!

The UPJV implements a quality welcome and integration policy for its international students, as evidenced by its "Bienvenue en France" (Campus France), Euraxess and Qualité FLE labels.

Administrative support, personalised welcome, French as a foreign language courses, socio-cultural activities... A wide range of services have been set up to help you integrate and make a success of your mobility!