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English (UK) Important: The following information refers to the first edition of Erasmus Mundus - Al Idrisi that will not grant scholarships any more. If you would like to read more about the second edition or are interested in a scholarship, please click on the following link: Erasmus Mundus - Al Idrisi II
The University of Poitiers was founded in 1431 and in the 16th century it was the second important university in France (after Paris). Celebrities as Guez De Balzac, François Rabelais, René Descartes and Francis Bacon studied here. Nowadays the University of Poitiers is a modern, multidisciplinary university covering all major fields of study and open to the socio-economic community. Located in the capital of the region, the university has three major sites, 24.500 students and 3.000 staff members. Its influence extends through the entire region with its centres in several other towns.
The University is developing high standard research in numerous fields thanks to its renowned research facilities. The University Centre for Relations with Enterprises reaches out to the community and aims to valorize the University’s knowledge. This, of course, has a very positive influence on the quality of teaching. Curricula adapted to the professional needs of the students, small-classes, tutorials, practical and lab work also contribute to this high quality.
The University provides specific training programmes for employees and job seekers . As a result the University has an excellent reputation nationally and internationally; 4.000 foreign students from more than 136 countries study annually at the University of Poitiers .
The University of Poitiers is deeply involved in European programs and coordinates the following : -3 Erasmus-Mundus master program (EMAE, IMACS, EUROMIME) -Tempus OIPULES (with 6 lebanese, 3 egyptian, 2 syrian Universities) Moreover, the University of Poitiers is experienced in Erasmus-Mundus action 2 programs (3 as partners)
Facts
Université de Poitiers, France
Web: http://www.univ-poitiers.fr
Official Erasmus Mundus - Al Idrisi contact person: Prof. Licia BAGINI
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