Sorbonne Paris North University

Sorbonne Paris North University (French: Université Sorbonne Paris Nord), also known as Paris 13, is a public university based in Paris, France. It is one of the thirteen universities that succeeded the University of Paris in 1968. It is a multidisciplinary university located in north of Paris, in the municipalities of Villetaneuse, Saint-Denis, La Plaine Saint-Denis, Bobigny and Argenteuil. Successively named "Université Paris XIII", "Université Paris-Nord", "Université Paris 13 Paris Nord", then "Université Paris 13", it has been known by several names during the last half century. Most recently it was renamed "Université Sorbonne Paris Nord" on January 1, 2020. The University Sorbonne Paris Nord is a major teaching and research center located north of Paris.

Type

University in France, Public university

Founded

1970

Students

22,710

Also known as

Paris Nord University 13, Sorbonne Paris Nord, University Paris-Nord, University of Paris Nord 13