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University Paris Nanterre

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An institution of learning and research whose defining characteristics are its vibrant campus life, educational innovation and scientific research with a social dimension. University Paris Nanterre is located to the west of the greater Paris area, just next to the largest business district in Europe and in a dynamic area full of major urban developments. 
  • #1001 Ranking
  • 77 Scholarships
  • 923 Academic Staff
  • 34,252 Students
  • 5,823 Students (int'l)
  • 21,579 Students (female)

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 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
31 Dec 2025
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Excellence scholarship Bachelor - Bilingual classes - French Embassy in Laos
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based

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École de Management Appliqué (EMA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8200 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC High Honours Scholarships
Merit-based

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Edhec Business School
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Bourse de l’Espoir
Need-based

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Edhec Business School
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Studienstiftung
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Early Bird Scholarship
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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Edhec Business School
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Sport Scholarships
Merit-based

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Edhec Business School
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Giving - Laurent Freixe Scholarships
Merit-based

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Edhec Business School
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10252 EUR
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Merit scholarship from the Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
860 EUR
Deadline
30 Oct 2025
Charpak Exchange
Merit-based Need-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2026
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Franco-German University: DFH Mobility Grant for Students of the DFH Study Programmes
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
29 Jun 2025
Bourses France - Acadie for Canadian students of the Atlantic provinces
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4500 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
International Mobility Scholarships for EDHEC students
Merit-based Need-based

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Edhec Business School
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Livinfrance Scholarship
Merit-based

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Livinfrance
Location not available

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University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
1001 200
2024
1201
2023
1201
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
-
2024
1201
2023
1201
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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. 

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023

GSSA 2023

The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2023. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!

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Student Reviews

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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

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
Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's a great university even through there is a lot of issues with the administration.

Nanterre University review
Provided by ESN rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

Nanterre, Île-de-France, France

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