Higher education in Paris La Défense
To gradually build and develop an "integrated campus", like the one in the San Francisco Bay Area, and to build a first-rate melting pot of creativity. These are the ambitions of the region!
To achieve this, the public institution is working to connect the needs of everyone: schools and students with companies for potential internships, work-study programs and jobs.
Our objective? To support the development of higher education and contribute to its influence through :
- A programmatic offer that connects the economic and academic worlds.
- Developments in line with student needs: this is reflected, for example, in Nanterre, with Cœur de Quartier, where public spaces and new housing have been developed.
- Improving the quality of life for the university community, notably through student housing, shops, culture and leisure activities.
And it works! Four new schools of higher education have opened in the region in recent months, bringing the number of students to more than 70,000, while others have moved to new, larger facilities. This is an opportunity to recall the diversity of the offer available to students and the ambition of Paris La Défense to become a model campus by playing on synergies.
From the public to the private sector, from health to management to IT, students have a wide range of choices at Paris La Défense, with more than 50 higher education establishments. Here's an overview!
Paris Nanterre University
Paris Nanterre University offers a wide range of programs, from BUT to Master's degrees, in a wide variety of fields, including law, culture, art, and literature.
Business and management schools
Many business and management schools have chosen to set up in the business district.
Digital sector
Whether it's digital marketing, digital communication, video games, or even coding, several higher education establishments in the region specialize in training in the digital sector.
Engineering and computer science schools
Metaverse College, CFA sup de Vinci and EPSI are among the ten higher education establishments specializing in IT and engineering located in La Défense.
Schools of banking, accounting and insurance
Looking to train in banking, insurance, or accounting? Several schools offering training in these fields are located in the business district.
Other sectors
Other educational sectors are gradually expanding in Paris La Défense! From sports to politics, agriculture to osteopathy, the range of training courses available in the area continues to grow and diversify.
Student residences
Numerous student residences have been established in the Paris La Défense area in recent years. Projects are also underway to accommodate the large number of students in the area.