Univ Paris 5 Quick facts
Also known as the Paris Descartes University or Université Paris Descartes
| University world Ranking - Times 400 (UK) | 391 |
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| University world Ranking - Jiaotong 500 (China) | 151 to 202 |
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| University world Ranking - Newsweek 100 (USA) | N/A |
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| European Rank (Jiaotong) | 57 to 80 |
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University Paris 05 University Facts |
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| Students (Undergraduates / PG/ Total) | 32,000 |
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| Established | 1871 (1253) |
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| Affiliations | University of Paris |
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Univ Paris 5 - Paris Descartes University Information
The Paris Descartes university (Univ Paris 05) was established in 1971. Prior to this it used to belong to the university of Paris, which can trace it's roots back as far as the mid 13th century; this makes Descartes part of one of the oldest universities in France and in the world.
Today the univ Paris 5 is presided over by the chancellor Maurice Quénet who watches over nearly 32,000 students. The university has a strong focus on Law, Maths, Medicine, social science and sports.
Univ Paris 5 Address
The univ Paris 5 is located at the following address:
Paris Descartes University (University Paris 05)
12, rue de l'Ecole de médecine 75006
Paris
France