Avignon University
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 Université | |
| Motto | Ne pas attendre l’avenir, le faire Do not wait for the future, make it happen |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1303-1792 (original formation): Université d’Avignon
1984 (reopened): Université d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse 2018 (renamed): Avignon Université |
| Budget | €60.6 million |
| President | Philippe Ellerkamp |
Academic staff | 712 including 379 professors, 333 personnel |
| Students | 7,505 |
| Location | , Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | AUF, EAIE, UNeECC |
| Website | Official Site |
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.
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.
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.