Paris-Saclay University

Various reports have identified priority actions to be conducted in order to improve the Saclay scientific and technological cluster, such as the 2004 report entitled "Pour un écosystème de la croissance" by Christian Blanc, member of parliament at the time. Twice, in June 2007 and then again in January 2008, the French governement confirmed the project as one of its priorities.

High Academic Standing: 9,000 Master’s students, 48 mutualized Master’s programs and 350 Master’s tracks coordinated within 8 thematic Schools; 5,500 PhD students in 20 Doctoral schools

Interdisciplinarity is one of Université Paris-Saclay’s key priorities. It offers future researchers and executives education at the very highest level, both conceptual and practical, with a special emphasis on doctoral training and research focused Masters for students with very varied backgrounds. At Master’s and Doctorate level, bridges between “grande école” and university education are another key strength of the University’s strategy. 

The scientific research strategy is part of an array of key areas ranging from fundamental research to applied sciences and industrial issues. This very comprehensive approach is complemented by cross-cutting initiatives on socio-economic issues and the development of shared platforms.

Research at Université Paris-Saclay is thus structured in 10 thematic departments whose primary mission is to contribute to the development of a strategic vision shared by all members in their area of ​​expertise and to coordinate its implementation.

Several key initiatives selected in 2013 and 2014, together with strategic science and equipment projects and interdisciplinary PhDs.

Over the years, the Université Paris-Saclay founding members have contributed significantly to the education of large number of national and international personalities in the fields of science (2 Nobel Prizes, 6 Fields Medals, 138 ERC laureates …), politics, economics, …