History
From its very creation in the 1960s, University Paris Nanterre has dedicated itself to being a new type of institution of higher education. Today University Paris Nanterre has 34,000 students in undergraduate, postgraduate and professional continuing education with more than 20% of the student body from a foreign country.
Research
There are over 1,000 research professors and researchers in all disciplines of social and human sciences (law, economics, management, arts, humanities and languages, philosophy, linguistics, information and communication sciences, psychology and education, history, archaeology, anthropology, sociology, geography) as well as in sports sciences and physical education, mathematics, computer science and engineering.
University Paris Nanterre Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1201 Ranking
- 83 Scholarships
- 923 Academic Staff
- 34,252 Students
- 5,823 Students (int'l)
- 21,579 Students (female)
University Paris Nanterre Overview
University Paris Nanterre Scholarships
University Paris Nanterre Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University Paris Nanterre. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Excellence scholarship Bachelor - Bilingual classes - French Embassy in Laos
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Haniel Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Early Bird Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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University Paris Nanterre Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 20.3% France
Top 19.3% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
1201
By TopUniversities
Dropped 200 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | 1001 | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
Student housing is possible in different university residence halls.
Library services
The SCD Documentation Centre includes 16 libraries. The University Library is divided into large reading rooms dedicated to specific disciplines: Law and Political Science, Social Sciences, Human Sciences, Economics, Languages and Literature. The library is open to the public and measures a spacious 9,000 sq. metres. It also has a video library, press reading room and a comic book section.
Campus life
The Nanterre campus reflects the University’s forward-looking policy with respect to sports and cultural activities, environmental commitment and solidarity actions. In addition to its main campus in Nanterre, the University also has satellite sites in nearby Saint-Cloud and La Défense.
Sports facilities
The campus is home to exceptional sports and cultural facilities:
- Olympic-size swimming pool
- University sports centre which includes a sports hall, top-level training rooms and spacious outside grounds (athletics track, tennis courts, beach volleyball, etc.
- Performing Arts Theatre and Auditorium with 500 seats
- Multidisciplinary Exhibition Hall
- Student canteen
- University library
- International Library for Contemporary History and Culture
Student clubs
- The Campus Cultural department (SGACAC) is responsible for promoting, developing and coordinating all activities devoted to artistic and cultural activities both on and off the university campus (artistic workshops, artist-in-residence programmes, shows and festivals related to cinema, photography, dance, theatre, music and plastic arts), especially in partnership with local cultural organisations.
- The Campus Cultural department is also in charge of coordinating student activity associations and promoting an active campus life.
University Paris Nanterre Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
France Country
Paris City
University Paris Nanterre Student Reviews & Awards
4.2
Based on 11 reviews
- 5 Star 4 Reviews
- 4 Star 5 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Nanterre University review
My University is a campus which is not verry common in Paris. Thus, the college life is very profuse and joyful. The teaching is very sharp and interesting. My study experience even though it was hard because i had two bachelors to study was very stimulating and full of new experiences.
biculturalism
Nanterre campus is the biggest I’ve ever been, which makes it easier to socialize with strangers. It offers a lot of cursus options; whether you want to study in the science domain or arts and languages, you have a big variety of choice. On the other hand, the administration system has to be reviewed; it is very confusing.
Nantere's University
It's a great university even through there is a lot of issues with the administration.
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