Sorbonne University is a public research university located in Paris, France.
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15 Facts About Sorbonne University
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The institution's legacy reaches back to 1257 when Sorbonne College was established by Robert de Sorbon as one of the first universities in Europe.
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Sorbonne University is considered one of the most prestigious universities in Europe and the world.
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The college of Sorbonne was closed along with all the other colleges of the former University of Paris in 1793.
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Consequently, Sorbonne University won an endowment of 900 Million euros with no limit of time.
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Sorbonne University has 3 faculties: Humanities, Science and Engineering, and Medicine.
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Faculty of Science and Engineering of Sorbonne University is a major research institution in France.
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The Sorbonne University building is generally reserved for undergraduate students in their third year and graduate students in certain academic disciplines.
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Largest of Sorbonne University's campuses is Jussieu Campus, officially named "Pierre and Marie Curie campus".
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Sorbonne University is consistently ranked in the top universities in Europe and the world.
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The 2013 QS World Sorbonne University Rankings ranked the university 112th overall in the world and 3rd in France.
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In 2013, according to Sorbonne University Ranking by Academic Performance, Universite Pierre et Marie Curie is ranked first university in France, and 44th in the world.
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Since 2011, Sorbonne University celebrates its graduates in a formal ceremony where every Ph.
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Sorbonne University has formed several partnerships enabling bilateral research programswith academic institutions such as the China Scholarship Council or the Brazilian foundation FAPERJ.
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