Sorbonne University, Public research university in Latin Quarter, Paris, France
Sorbonne University is a public research university in the Latin Quarter with several sites across the French capital. Buildings range from the historic main site with amphitheaters and sculptures to the modern Jussieu Campus with science laboratories.
A royal chaplain founded the original college in 1257 as a theology school for students without means. The current form emerged in 2018 through the union of two major Parisian educational institutions.
The name comes from its medieval founder and has become synonymous with French scholarship across the world. Students from dozens of countries walk through its halls and libraries every day, while courtyards fill with different languages and traditions.
Buildings spread across the Latin Quarter and other Parisian neighborhoods, so it helps to check which location is accessible beforehand. Some lecture halls and library areas allow entry only to enrolled students and researchers.
The first female professor at the institution was a scientist who later won the Nobel Prize twice. A total of 33 Nobel laureates are connected to this place.
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