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Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour

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Overview

Founded in 1970, the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Pau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This institution also has a branch campus in Biarritz. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France), Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 54-year-old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this French higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPPA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Control Typepublic

Entity

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour
Acronym UPPA
Founded 1970 Origins date back to 1947
Motto L'Université est une chance. Saisissons-la!
University is an opportunity. Let's take it!
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University Location

Address Présidence; Boîte Postale 576
Pau
64012 Nouvelle-Aquitaine
France
Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour Phone Number +33 (0)5 59 40 70 00
Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour Fax Number +33 (0)5 59 70 70 01
Other locations Biarritz

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour.

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour has more than 1900 international students.

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenue de l'Université
Pau 64012
(0)5 59 40 70 00


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour.

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Control Type Control Type

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour is a public higher education institution.


Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Entity Type Entity Type

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour is a non-profit higher education institution.


Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Library


Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Housing University Housing

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Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's main services:


Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1970


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Communauté d'universités et établissements d'Aquitaine
  • European University Association (EUA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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