Université d'Avignon

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Located in Avignon, France, Université d'Avignon is a historic public university renowned for its specialized programs in digital culture, arts, humanities, and environmental sciences. The institution is particularly strong in information and communication sciences, heritage studies, and agro-sciences, often integrating the city's rich historical context into its modern curricula. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment supported by a dedicated International Relations Office that assists with housing, administrative procedures, and French language integration courses. While many undergraduate degrees are taught in French, the university provides an array of courses and specific master's programs with elements accessible to non-native speakers, alongside numerous European and international exchange agreements. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its unique campus setting split between historic downtown convents and modern eco-friendly facilities, offering students an intimate, culturally immersive learning experience in the heart of Provence.

Background

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. 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.

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