Avignon University

Avignon University
Avignon Université
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MottoNe pas attendre l’avenir, le faire
Do not wait for the future, make it happen
TypePublic
Established1303-1792 (original formation): Université d’Avignon

1984 (reopened): Université d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse

2018 (renamed): Avignon Université
Budget€60.6 million
PresidentPhilippe Ellerkamp
Academic staff
712 including 379 professors, 333 personnel
Students7,505
Location, ,
CampusUrban
AffiliationsAUF, EAIE, UNeECC
WebsiteOfficial Site

Avignon University (French: Avignon Université; formerly known as Université d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse) is a public university located in Avignon, France and founded in 1303.

Avignon University is situated on two campuses: the Hannah Arendt Campus, located in the city centre of Avignon, and the Jean-Henri Fabre Campus, which is on the outskirts of town and includes the Agroparc facility for STEM teaching and research, as well as the Avignon University Institute of Technology.[1][2]

The university is well regarded for its international education outreach, and was awarded the ERASMUS University Charter for Higher Education by the European Commission in 2021.[3][4]

Avignon University is a member of the Association of Francophone Universities, the European Association for International Education, and the University Network of the European Capitals of Culture.[3]

  1. ^ "Deux Campus Aux Formations Propres, À L'Ambition Commune". Avignon Université.
  2. ^ "Le Campus Jean-Henri Fabre". Avignon Université.
  3. ^ a b "International - English Version". Avignon Université.
  4. ^ "Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)