Created in 2019, as part of the experimentation of new forms of grouping higher education and research institutions.
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The Hauts-de-France Polytechnic University aims to become a socially responsible university by 2030
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A university on a human scale, UPHF is the very first " polytechnic " university in France
This new model of institutional structure is based on a reorganization around two poles: on the one hand, science and technology, and on the other, the humanities.
The challenge is to accompany each student in the development of a customized curriculum.
Read moreResearch at UPHF is distributed among 4 major laboratories including 2 CNRS UMRs.
The institution's research strategy is defined by 3 strategic hubs addressing major societal challenges.
UPHF's educational offerings cover all levels of Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in many fields of study, while offering an innovative interdisciplinary approach to the curriculum.
At UPHF, students also benefit from green campuses, equipped with numerous sports facilities and social spaces
