founded more than 40 years ago, the Université Paris 13 is one of the thirteen universities emerging out of the Sorbonne.
"Today, it has 23,500 students in initial or continuing education and training, at undergraduate and graduate levels, and 1,200 faculty members. Its four campuses are located in Villetaneuse, Saint-Denis, Bobigny and La Plaine Saint-Denis. The university Paris 13 is member of the cluster Sorbonne Paris Cité and the Condorcet Campus. The university has nearly 250 programs leading to State-recognised diplomas and some fifty others leading to university diplomas. The university includes 5 departments, 1 scientific institute (Galilée) and 3 IUT (technology institutes). The Université Paris 13 has made international relations one of its priorities and it maintains partnerships with many renowned universities in Europe and throughout the world. Each year more than 120 nationalities are represented in its student body. Numerous cultural, artistic and athletic activities also contribute to campus life."