Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III

Overview

Founded in 1229, the University of Toulouse III Paul Sabatier is one of the oldest universities in the world, alongside prestigious institutions such as Oxford, the University of Bologna, La Sorbonne, and the University of Salamanca. It offers a comprehensive range of scientific disciplines in health, technology, and sports, making it one of France's leading universities due to its size, scientific influence, student population, and course quality. The university is organized into various Units of Formation and Research (UFR), faculties, and institutes, with nearly 28,000 students, 2,000 faculty members, 600 researchers from national research organizations, and 1,300 engineers. Each year, the University trains thousands of scientists, technical managers, doctors, dental surgeons, pharmacists, researchers, and educators. It also collaborates with numerous companies to provide students with work experience and ease their transition into the professional world.