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 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.

Type

University in France

Founded

1303

Students

6,434

Also known as

University of Avignon