Study Abroad at University of Technology of Compiègne

Europe France Compiègne

Founded in 1972 to raise the profile of technology in France as part of the distinguished Sorbonne University Association, University of Technology of Compiègne now has an excellent reputation for educating and nurturing humanist scientists and engineers who solve problems with an ethical approach that considers environmental, social, and societal impact.

Just 50 miles north of Paris, UTC teaches aspiring problem solvers in a beautiful 15-acre campus overlooking the Oise River. This is a town where modern architecture sits comfortably alongside the grand chateaux and municipal buildings of traditional France and motivated students follow in the footsteps of 19 Nobel laureates and 7 Fields Medalists.

Here, innovative classes, fascinating lab work, and access to advanced technology complement UTC’s traditional teaching methods that will bring out the best in you during your study abroad experience.

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About University of Technology of Compiègne

The first experimental university of technology in France, University of Technology of Compiègne is a national leader in engineering and social sciences, with a fundamental drive to consider the environment and society in its problem solving. 

Since 1972, this founding member of the distinguished Sorbonne University Association has combined the French and North American academic models to deliver student-led curriculum creation, so each student can nurture their strengths and carve a pathway to their perfect career. 

Less than an hour from Paris, the UTC campus is part of Compiegne city, on the Oise River, surrounded by the country’s third largest forest, and is rich in watersports and outdoor adventures. The university’s purpose-built centers sit alongside Louis XV and XVI’s palaces, castles, and elaborate medieval houses.

Learn more at UTC’s official website https://www.utc.fr/en/ 

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The first experimental university of technology in France, University of Technology of Compiègne is a national leader in engineering and social sciences, with a fundamental drive to consider the environment and society in its problem solving. 

Since 1972, this founding member of the distinguished Sorbonne University Association has combined the French and North American academic models to deliver student-led curriculum creation, so each student can nurture their strengths and carve a pathway to their perfect career. 

Less than an hour from Paris, the UTC campus is part of Compiegne city, on the Oise River, surrounded by the country’s third largest forest, and is rich in watersports and outdoor adventures. The university’s purpose-built centers sit alongside Louis XV and XVI’s palaces, castles, and elaborate medieval houses.

Learn more at UTC’s official website https://www.utc.fr/en/

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