Sorbonne University

Sorbonne University is a public research university located in Paris, France. It is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Sorbonne University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, was founded in 1253 by Robert de Sorbon as the Sorbonne College. It was initially a theological college, but it soon expanded to offer other disciplines as well. The Sorbonne College quickly became a center of learning and scholarship, attracting students and scholars from all over Europe. In 1793, during the French Revolution, the Sorbonne College was closed, but it was reopened in 1811 as the Faculty of Arts of the University of Paris. In 2018, the Sorbonne College merged with two other universities to form Sorbonne University.

Today, Sorbonne University is a large and diverse university with over 55,000 students and 400,000 alumni worldwide. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a variety of disciplines, including arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and medicine. Sorbonne University is also a major research institution, and its researchers are involved in a wide range of projects, including cancer research, climate change research, and artificial intelligence research.

Sorbonne University is a world-class university with a long and distinguished history. It is a leading center of learning and research, and it continues to educate and inspire students from all over the world.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, Sorbonne University is positioned as the #59 top university in the world, which makes it the #3 top university in France. The university's global rank is improved by 1 point from last year.