Research and Technical Platforms

A research-intensive university, certified Initiative d’excellence (Idex), Université Paris Cité contributes to the scientific strengths of France and Europe. By combining outstanding expertise in health sciences, fundamental sciences, applied science, and social sciences, Université Paris Cité develops research internationally, ranking first among French universities in terms of citations per article.

Cutting-edge Research Platforms

Université Paris Cité provides the academic, scientific and industrial sectors with 211 research platforms and technical facilities, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and led by professionals recognized for their knowledge and their efficiency.

Key Figures

Faculty of Health Platforms

Faculty of Sciences/Institut de physique du globe de Paris (IPGP) Platforms

Inter-faculties Platforms

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Platforms

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Université Paris Cité strengthens its cooperation with Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Université Paris Cité and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) sign a new cooperation agreement and a mobility agreement aimed at expanding a long-standing partnership, initially focused on medicine, to all academic disciplines.Antoine Kouchner, vice president of...

UPCité, UChicago, and CNRS create two international laboratories

On November 19, 2025, Université Paris Cité, the University of Chicago, and CNRS officially announced the creation of two international research laboratories (IRLs): HumanitiesPlus and Particle Physics and Cosmology.Antoine Kouchner, vice president of International...

Happy New Year 2026

Université Paris Cité, its President, and the entire academic community extend you their best wishes for 2026!

[Cardiovascular Sciences] “Open UE”: looking back on an interdisciplinary adventure!

The “open UE”, launched by the Graduate School Cardiovascular Sciences, brought together researchers, clinicians, and experts from diverse fields for a week to explore major issues in biomedical and translational research. Open to all students across the 29 Graduate Schools of Université Paris Cité, it offered a unique space for learning and interdisciplinary exchange.