University of Technology of Compiègne
| Université de Technologie de Compiègne | |
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| Motto | Meaning to Innovation |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1972 |
| President | Philippe Courtier (2017) |
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Academic staff
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450 (2016) |
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Administrative staff
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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°ECoordinates: 49°24′01″N 2°47′59″E / 49.400202°N 2.799647°E |
| Campus | Urban, 14 acres (5.7 ha) |
| Colours | Gold and blue |
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| Website | www |
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-mile (79 km) north of Paris, and overlook the Oise River with a blend of traditional and modern architecture. The university is one among a small group of french technological university 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.
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 2016, Usine nouvelle ranked UTC No. 3 amongst 107 french engineering schools and universities and 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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