Universite de Technologie de Compiegne

The Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC), founded in 1972, is a French higher education institution based in the city of Compiègne, Hauts-de-France. It is renowned for its innovative teaching methods that foster creativity and entrepreneurship, thus giving its students excellent training in the scientific and engineering fields.

Overview

The Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC) is an institution of higher education and research located in the city of Compiègne, Nord, France. Founded in 1972, the University offers several engineering degrees to its students, most of them in the fields of mechanical engineering, biological engineering, process engineering, computer science and innovation. UTC prides itself on its strong emphasis on research and its collaborations with industry. The university fosters a unique and dynamic learning environment, focusing on project-based learning and promoting international experiences through a network of 160 partner universities around the world. It has more than 4500 students and offers 40 different programs of study. The university is a part of the network of the three universities of technology, inspired by the American model of technological education. UTC's research centers around its 6 research units, which cover a significant proportion of the scientific and technical variety. They frequently collaborate with international partners. The UTC's main specialty is the professional personal projects that the students must carry out, which gives them a practical approach to the world of industry.