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Université de technologie de Compiègne

University of Technology of Compiègne
Université de Technologie de Compiègne
University of Technology of Compiègne logo
Motto Meaning to Innovation
Type Public
Established 1972 (1972)
President Philippe Courtier (2017)
Academic staff
450 (2016)
Administrative staff
400 (2016)
Students 4,400 (2016)
Postgraduates 380 (2016)
340 (2016)
Location Compiègne, France
49°24′01″N 2°47′59″E / 49.400202°N 2.799647°E / 49.400202; 2.799647Coordinates: 49°24′01″N 2°47′59″E / 49.400202°N 2.799647°E / 49.400202; 2.799647
Campus Urban, 14 acres (5.7 ha)
Colours Gold and blue
Sports
Website www.utc.fr

The University of Technology of Compiègne (French: Université de Technologie de Compiègne), or UTC is a public research university located in Compiegne, France. It was founded in 1972 by Guy Deniélou and is described as the first experimental technological university in France.

UTC's 14-acre (5.7 ha) campus is part of the city of Compiegne, 49 miles (79 km) north of Paris, and overlooks the Oise River with a blend of traditional and modern architecture. The university is one among a small group of French technological universities which tend to be primarily devoted to the instruction of technical arts and applied sciences.

UTC is organized into nine research units within the School of Engineering. The university offers around thirty degree programs in twenty fields, leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees.

overpass bridge between two buildings

inside the university

Château de Compiègne, view from the park

Chateau de Compiegne, view from the city

City Hall

The teaching model is a mix between North-American and French traditions: students select their classes, which are complemented by assisted classwork (French: Travaux Dirigés) and applied labwork (French: Travaux Pratiques).

Notable alumni and faculty includes:

The UTC has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for highest median earnings by recent alumni in 2016 with L'Étudiant.

In 2017, Usine nouvelle ranked UTC No. 2 amongst 107 French engineering schools and universities.

Likewise, in 2016, Usine nouvelle had ranked UTC No. 1 in the nation for highest number of startup creation by students and recent alumni.

UTC has established six areas of research as institute priorities: biotechnology, energy and the environment, nanotechnology, computation and information technology, and media and the arts.


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