University of Paris-Seine

University of Paris-Seine was an association of universities and higher education institutions (ComUE)[1] located in the region of Paris, France. Member institutes include National School of Arts (Paris-Cergy), National School of Architecture (Versailles), National School of Landscaping, ESSEC Business School and University of Cergy-Pontoise among others. Started as the Paris-Seine initiative, it was renamed to University of Paris-Seine in 2015 according to the 2013 Law on Higher Education and Research (France).[2]

University of Paris-Seine
Université Paris-Seine
TypePublic
Active6th of February 2012–1st of January 2020
PresidentAnne-Sophie Barthez
Location,
NicknameUPS
Websitehttp://www.universiteparisseine.fr

History

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The association original formed as one of the Pôle de recherche et d'enseignement supérieur (PRES) in France, organizing universities and research institutions from West of Île-de-France, covering nearly the whole spectrum of sciences (fundamental, engineering, business). As a PRES, the association was named "Université du grand ouest parisien" and was officially created the 6th of February 2012, in the form of a établissement public de coopération scientifique (EPCS).[3] It has been renamed « Université Paris-Seine » the 1st of March 2015.

Members

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The members of the University of Paris-Seine as of the 2015 statute are:[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Principal establishments of higher education". French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Decree 2015-157 of 11 February 2015 approving the statutes for the ComUE "Université Paris-Seine"".
  3. ^ (in French)Décret n° 2012-178 du 6 février 2012 portant création de l'établissement public de coopération scientifique « Université du Grand Ouest Parisien »

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