University of Paris Descartes, Paris 5

Paris Descartes University (also known as Paris V University) is a prestigious and long-established public university in France, its origins tracing back to the 12th-century medical school of the University of Paris. Officially established in 1971 following the reorganization of the University of Paris, Paris Descartes University was named after the renowned French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes, aiming to inherit his spirit of rationality and scientific inquiry. The university is renowned for its excellence in teaching and research in health sciences, humanities, and social sciences, particularly in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, psychology, and biomedical sciences. Its teaching and research activities span multiple campuses throughout Paris, boasting modern teaching facilities, libraries, and laboratories, providing students with abundant learning resources and a vibrant academic environment. Paris Descartes University is committed to cultivating professionals with critical thinking and innovative abilities. Its curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, encouraging student participation in cutting-edge research projects. The university possesses a strong international network, attracting students and scholars from around the world and fostering a diverse and open campus culture. It is worth mentioning that, in order to integrate French higher education resources and enhance international competitiveness, Paris Descartes University merged with Paris Diderot University (Paris VII University) and the Paris Institute of Geophysics in 2019 to form the new Université Paris Cité. Nevertheless, Paris Descartes University, as an important part of this merger, continues to maintain its profound heritage and outstanding reputation in medicine and the humanities and social sciences, contributing to the global academic community.