University of Perpignan, French public university located in Perpignan; established in 1979
The University of Perpignan is a higher education institution in the southern French city of Perpignan and ranks among the oldest in the country. The campus includes several buildings from different periods, classrooms, administrative areas, and open spaces where students study and gather beneath the trees.
The institution was founded in the mid-14th century by an Aragonese king to make the city a place of learning. After major upheavals during the French Revolution and a long gap, higher education was rebuilt there in 1957.
The university carries the name of its city and has been a place of exchange between French and Spanish cultures for centuries. Visitors notice today the traces of this cross-border connection throughout the grounds, visible in both the buildings and what is taught.
The campus sits centrally in the city and is easily reached on foot, with plenty of outdoor space for sitting and studying in the open air. Students find cafes, shops, and parks within easy reach nearby, making daily life straightforward.
The institution sits strategically near the border with Spain, just a few kilometers away, which enables regular exchange programs with European universities. This proximity to the Spanish-speaking region shapes the university's profile to this day.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
