Paul Sabatier University
Université Paul Sabatier
MottoLes sciences au coeur
Established1229 (former university), 1969 (UT3)
Endowment€328 M
PresidentJean-Marc Broto[1]
Academic staff
2,509 (2016)
Students31,987
Address
118 Route de Narbonne, F-31062 Toulouse
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NicknameUPS
AffiliationsUniversity of Toulouse,
Websitewww.univ-tlse3.fr

Paul Sabatier University (Université Paul Sabatier, UPS, also known as Toulouse III) is a French university, in the Academy of Toulouse. It is one of the several successor universities of the University of Toulouse.[2]

Toulouse III was named after Paul Sabatier, winner of the 1912 Nobel prize in chemistry.[3] In 1969, it was established on the foundations of the old Toulouse university that was itself founded in 1229.

Université Toulouse-III is a leading educational institution in France and the Midi-Pyrénées region. It offers a wide range of programs in science, technology, health and athletics.

Toulouse-III University has been ranked 1st among the best French universities for finding a job. This study was published on December 18, 2013 by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research , and interpreted by the newspaper Le Monde[4]

University research activities

The following list is not exhaustive.

University rankings

  • Shanghai ranking (2022)[5]
    • Overall ranking : 201-300
    • Best Ranked Subjects
      • Remote Sensing : 7
      • Oceanography : 17
      • Earth Sciences : 28
      • Ecology : 37
      • Mathematics : 51-75
      • Atmospheric Science : 51-75
      • Water Resources : 51-75
      • Mining & Mineral Engineering : 51-75
  • QS (2020)
    • Overall ranking : 511-520 [6]

Major fields of study

Paul Sabatier University provides a diverse array of academic programs, encompassing licence (bachelor's), master's, and doctoral degrees across a wide spectrum of disciplines, such as science, engineering, health sciences, and sports-related fields.

One of the university's distinctive features is its close proximity to cutting-edge research laboratories. Situated at the epicenter of a vibrant research hub, Paul Sabatier University benefits from its strategic location amidst a rich tapestry of public and private research endeavors .

The university features a large campus with abundant greenery, highlighted by a dense covering of trees. This extensive campus provides an ideal academic setting while also serving as a focal point for various recreational, sports, and community activities .

Notable alumni

Teachers and former teachers

  • Guy Bertrand, chemistry professor at the University of California, San Diego, US
  • Pierre Cohen, member of the National Assembly of France[7]
  • Bruno Chaudret

Campus

Administration building located at the entrance of UPS

References

  1. "Jean-Marc Broto élu nouveau président de l'Universite Paul Sabatier" (in French). January 20, 2020.
  2. (in French)Les plus anciennes Universités du Monde
  3. (in French)Paul Sabatier, prix Nobel de chimie 1912 : un universitaire régionaliste et chercheur de talent Biographie et œuvre scientifique
  4. Nathalie Brafman, Isabelle Rey-Lefebvre (18 December 2013). "L'université française, un tremplin pour l'entreprise". Le Monde.
  5. "Shanghai Ranking 2022 - Paul Sabatier University (Toulouse 3)". Shanghai Ranking. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  6. "QS World University Rankings 2020 - Universite Paul Sabatier Toulouse III". QS Top Universities. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  7. (in French)Pierre Cohen Archived 2016-02-16 at the Wayback Machine

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