University of Perpignan Via Domitia brand identity

University of Perpignan Via Domitia

Perpignan, France World Rank #2189

Overview

English Name: University of Perpignan Via Domitia
Control Type: Public
World Rank: #2189
Rank in France: #82
University of Perpignan Via Domitia brand identity

University of Perpignan Via Domitia runs as a public institution in Perpignan, France. The institution functions as a higher-education provider within France's higher-education sector.

Academically, University of Perpignan Via Domitia delivers teaching across master's and doctoral programmes. Its institutional structure includes multiple faculties and runs a catalogue of active programmes across multiple disciplines.

Institutional scale at University of Perpignan Via Domitia centres on 9,500 students, organised across faculties and academic units. Its campus environment provides the daily context for academic and student life.

University of Perpignan Via Domitia occupies position #2189 globally and #82 within France. The institution participates in France's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

University of Perpignan Via Domitia's campus location, postal address, and the channels students typically use to reach the admissions team. Verified contact points help avoid third-party impersonators.

Address: 52, avenue Paul Alduy
Postal Code: 66860
Phone: 33 (0) 4 68 66 20 00
Social Media:

Academic Details

A quick read on University of Perpignan Via Domitia's academic vitals — enrolment counts, faculty makeup, and recognition status. The combination determines class sizes, faculty access, and credential portability.

Academic Year: October to June
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or foreign equivalent, or special entrance examination
Total Students: 9,500
Full-Time Academic Staff: 450

Degrees

The degrees on offer at University of Perpignan Via Domitia, sorted by level. Awarding-versus-validating distinctions affect long-term recognition of the qualification beyond University of Perpignan Via Domitia.

Master's 13 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Law
  • Marine Science and Oceanography
  • Modern Languages
  • Social Sciences
  • Teacher Training
  • Technology
Doctoral 11 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Business Administration
  • Earth Sciences
  • Energy Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fine Arts
  • History
  • Law
  • Modern Languages
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
Other 25 programs
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Sciences
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Geography
  • Health Sciences
  • Heritage Preservation
  • History
  • Law
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Modern Languages
  • Physics
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Sports
  • Teacher Training
  • Technology
  • Tourism
  • Translation and Interpretation
  • Urban Studies

Faculties & Divisions

University of Perpignan Via Domitia's departmental layout. Some institutions use 'school' for what others call 'department' — terminology varies but the function (subject area management) is similar.

Lifelong Education (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • CREUFOP

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Arts and Humanities (Faculty) 12 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Archaeology
  • Art History
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Catalan
  • Classical Languages
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Literature
  • Modern Languages
  • Sociology
  • Spanish

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Editor
  • Cultural Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Exact and Experimental Sciences (Faculty) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Earth Sciences
  • Geology
  • Heating and Refrigeration
  • Marine Science and Oceanography
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Physical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Social Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Law and Economics (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics
  • Law
  • Real Estate

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Sports (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Sports
Business Administration (IAE) (Institute) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Franco-Catalan Studies (Institute) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Catalan
  • French
Technology (IUT Perpignan) (Institute) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administrative Law
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Administration
  • Data Processing
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Technology
  • Transport Engineering

Programs Offered

University of Perpignan Via Domitia's catalogue, searchable by name and grouped by level. Joint programmes with partner institutions appear here but carry dual-credentialing rules worth checking with both bodies.

Bachelor's Degree

26 programmes

University of Perpignan Via Domitia lists 26 programmes that award a bachelor's degree — the foundational tier where students establish a discipline before narrowing their focus later.

Licence Histoire de l'art et archéologie Histoire de l'art et archéologie Art History
Licence PCSI (Physique-Chimie-Sciences pour l'Ingénieur-Electronique, Energie Electrique, Automatique) PCSI (Physique-Chimie-Sciences pour l'Ingénieur-Electronique, Energie Electrique, Automatique) Electrical Engineering
Licence Mathématiques Mathématiques Mathematics
Licence Anglais Anglais
Licence Informatique Informatique Computer Sciences
Licence Portail PCSI (Physique, Chimie, Sciences pour l'ingénieur, Electronique, Energie Electrique et Automatique) - Parcours Préparatoire au Professorat de Ecoles (PPPE) Portail PCSI (Physique, Chimie, Sciences pour l'ingénieur, Electronique, Energie Electrique et Automatique) - Parcours Préparatoire au Professorat de Ecoles (PPPE) Electrical Engineering
Licence Théâtre Théâtre Performing Arts
Licence DARWIN DARWIN
Licence Economie et gestion Economie et gestion Economics
Licence Composition à l'image Composition à l'image Music
Licence Espagnol Espagnol
Licence Lettres Lettres Literature
Licence Géographie et aménagement Géographie et aménagement Urban Planning
Licence Histoire Histoire History
Licence Préparatoire au Professorat des Ecoles (PPPE) Préparatoire au Professorat des Ecoles (PPPE)
Licence Darwin Sciences de la Vie/Sciences de la vie et de la terre - option Kinésithérapie Darwin Sciences de la Vie/Sciences de la vie et de la terre - option Kinésithérapie Physiotherapy
Licence Droit Droit Law
Licence Catalan Catalan
Licence Sociologie Sociologie Sociology
Licence Instrumental Instrumental
Licence Administration économique et sociale Administration économique et sociale Economics
Licence Anglais/Espagnol Anglais/Espagnol
Licence - Sciences - technologies - santé Licence - Portail Mathématiques Health Sciences
Licence - Arts-lettres-langues Licence - Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales - Parcours Anglais Arts, Design & Architecture
Licence - Droit-économie-gestion Licence - Portail Droit Law
Licence - Sciences humaines et sociales Licence - Sociologie Social & Cultural Studies

Master's Degree

80 programmes

University of Perpignan Via Domitia's 80 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.

Master Energie Energie Energy Engineering
Master Sciences de la mer Sciences de la mer Natural Sciences
Master Droit de l'immobilier Droit de l'immobilier Law
Master Calcul haute performance, simulation Calcul haute performance, simulation Performing Arts
Master Administration publique Administration publique Public Administration
Master Management et administration des entreprises Management et administration des entreprises Business Administration
Master Histoire de l'art Histoire de l'art Art History
Master Tourisme Tourisme Tourism & Leisure
Master Etudes culturelles Etudes culturelles Social & Cultural Studies
Master Droit des affaires Droit des affaires Business Law
Master Biodiversité, écologie et évolution Biodiversité, écologie et évolution Ecology & Conservation
Master Etudes européennes et internationales Etudes européennes et internationales Politics & International Relations
Master Civilisations, cultures et sociétés Civilisations, cultures et sociétés Social & Cultural Studies
Master Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré Education & Teaching
Master Justice, procès et procédures Justice, procès et procédures Law
Master Functional Biology and Ecology Functional Biology and Ecology Environmental Sciences
Master Urbanisme et amenagement Urbanisme et amenagement Urban Planning
Master Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), encadrement éducatif Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), encadrement éducatif Education & Teaching
Master Gestion de production, logistique, achats Gestion de production, logistique, achats Supply Chain & Logistics
Master Droit de l'environnement et de l'urbanisme Droit de l'environnement et de l'urbanisme Law
Master Langues étrangères appliquées Langues étrangères appliquées Linguistics & Language Studies
Master Sciences du langage Sciences du langage Linguistics & Language Studies
Master Chimie Chimie Chemistry
Master Monnaie, banque, finance, assurance Monnaie, banque, finance, assurance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Master STAPS : entraînement et optimisation de la performance sportive STAPS : entraînement et optimisation de la performance sportive Sport and Exercise Science
Master Archéologie, sciences pour l'archéologie Archéologie, sciences pour l'archéologie Archaeology
Master Comptabilité - contrôle - audit Comptabilité - contrôle - audit Accounting
Master Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 1er degré Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 1er degré Education & Teaching
Master Droit comparé Droit comparé Law
Master Management et commerce international Management et commerce international International Business
Master Sociologie Sociologie Sociology
Master Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), pratiques et ingénierie de la formation (PIF) Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), pratiques et ingénierie de la formation (PIF) Education & Teaching
Master Electronique, énergie électrique, automatique Electronique, énergie électrique, automatique Electrical Engineering
Energie — Procédés et matériaux pour le solaire Materials Science
Sciences de la mer Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Droit de l'immobilier — Estimation des biens fonciers Law
Calcul haute performance, simulation Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Administration publique — Expertise des territoires Public Administration
Management et administration des entreprises Management & Leadership
Histoire de l'art — Archéologie et préservation du patrimoine maritime Museum Studies
Tourisme — Management des Activités Culturelles et Touristiques Management & Leadership
Etudes culturelles — Interprétation et Valorisation des Environnements (INTERVALE) Environmental Sciences
Droit des affaires — Droit économique et du marché, national et international Law
Biodiversité, écologie et évolution — Biodiversité et développement durable Ecology & Conservation
Etudes européennes et internationales — Etudes catalanes et européennes Social Sciences & Education
Civilisations, cultures et sociétés — Acteurs, Sociétés, Territoires : approches historiques et sociologiques Social Sciences & Education
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Mathématiques Mathematics
Justice, procès et procédures — Contentieux nationaux, européens et transfrontaliers Law
Functional Biology and Ecology — TULIP-G-SR (Towards a Unified theory of biotic Interactions : roLe of environmental) Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Urbanisme et amenagement — Urbanisme, habitat et aménagement Urban Planning
Biodiversité, écologie et évolution — Biologie intégrative des interactions Biological Sciences
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), encadrement éducatif Education & Teaching
Histoire de l'art — Métiers du patrimoine Museum Studies
Gestion de production, logistique, achats Supply Chain & Logistics
Droit de l'environnement et de l'urbanisme — Droit de l'urbanisme et du developpement durable Law
Droit de l'immobilier — Droit des biens et promotion immobilière Law
Tourisme — Management des destinations et opérateurs touristiques Management & Leadership
Langues étrangères appliquées — Langues et affaires internationales Linguistics & Language Studies
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Catalan Education & Teaching
Sciences du langage — Didactique des langues, Français langue étrangère et seconde Linguistics & Language Studies
Etudes européennes et internationales — Relations transfrontalières Social Sciences & Education
Chimie — Chimie environnementale et écologie chimique Chemistry
Monnaie, banque, finance, assurance — Banque Patrimoine Assurance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Histoire-géographie History
STAPS : entraînement et optimisation de la performance sportive — Altitude et performance Sport and Exercise Science
Archéologie, sciences pour l'archéologie — Quaternaire, Paléontologie et Préhistoire History
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Espagnol Education & Teaching
Histoire de l'art — Histoire de l'art et patrimoines Museum Studies
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Anglais English Language Studies
Comptabilité - contrôle - audit Accounting
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Lettres Literature
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 1er degré Education & Teaching
Droit comparé — Droit comparé et droit international des échanges dans les espaces francophones Law
Tourisme — Tourism Economics and Management Management & Leadership
Administration publique — Carrières du droit public Law
Management et commerce international — International trade and marketing Advertising & Digital Marketing
Tourisme — Management des transitions Management & Leadership
Sociologie — Pratiques réflexives et émancipatrices de l'intervention sociale Social & Cultural Studies
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), pratiques et ingénierie de la formation (PIF) General Engineering
Electronique, énergie électrique, automatique — Intelligence Artificielle et Automatique Avancée pour la gestion des énergies (I3A) AI & Machine Learning

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

1 programme

Beyond the main degree tiers, University of Perpignan Via Domitia runs 1 programme as certificates, diplomas, and associate or foundation programmes — useful for upskilling or as a pathway to bachelor's entry.

DEUST DEUST - Pratique et gestion des activités physiques, sportives et de loisirs pour les publics séniors Business Administration

How to apply to University of Perpignan Via Domitia

Application guidance for University of Perpignan Via Domitia, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at University of Perpignan Via Domitia

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University of Perpignan Via Domitia runs 107 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Before applying to University of Perpignan Via Domitia, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for France.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University of Perpignan Via Domitia's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.univ-perp.fr). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at 33 (0) 4 68 66 20 00. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of Perpignan Via Domitia

Concise answers to the most-searched questions about University of Perpignan Via Domitia, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.

What city is University of Perpignan Via Domitia in?

University of Perpignan Via Domitia operates from Perpignan, France.

Is University of Perpignan Via Domitia a public or private institution?

It is a public higher-education institution.

How big is University of Perpignan Via Domitia's student body?

University of Perpignan Via Domitia serves approximately 9,500 students.

How is University of Perpignan Via Domitia ranked?

University of Perpignan Via Domitia is ranked #2189 globally and #82 in France.

What degrees does University of Perpignan Via Domitia offer?

University of Perpignan Via Domitia delivers master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.

Is University of Perpignan Via Domitia accredited?

University of Perpignan Via Domitia is accredited by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.

Where can I learn more about University of Perpignan Via Domitia?

The institution's website is www.univ-perp.fr.

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