A Brief History of the Université de Paris. Sorbonne: the oldest university and historical monument

The most famous and largest university in France, the Sorbonne in the world ranking of universities today may be inferior to educational institutions in the UK and the USA, but it is still very popular in Europe, and applicants who dream of studying at the Sorbonne imagine bohemian student life in latin quarter Paris.

Story

The Sorbonne is one of the oldest universities in the world: it was founded in the 13th century. Unlike many other educational institutions that arose in the Middle Ages, the Sorbonne, which was then known as the University of Paris, did not appear as a school attached to a cathedral or a monastery, but developed from theological and artistic schools and colleges. Certainly, Special attention was devoted to the study of theology and philosophy, but already at the dawn of its days, the University of Paris became a very respected educational institution, where court clerks and religious ministers studied.

To be precise, today the Sorbonne is not one university, but as many as 13 independent universities that arose on the site of the University of Paris, known since the Middle Ages, and the Sorbonne is correctly called the historic building in the Latin Quarter, which belongs to the university.

Until the end of the 18th century, the Sorbonne College really existed as part of the University of Paris, where they studied theology, and today the word Sorbonne is present in the name of three universities - University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne (Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne), University Paris III New Sorbonne (Université Paris III - Sorbonne Nouvelle) and University Paris IV Sorbonne (Université Paris-IV). It is believed that the direct heir of the medieval University of Paris, which has become a model for many educational institutions in Europe, in particular Germany, and the closest relative of the old Sorbonne is the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne.

The reform of higher education in France and the division of the University of Paris into several independent universities were caused by the May 1968 events in Paris, which began with speeches by students of the Sorbonne and ended in riots, a change of government and the resignation of President Charles de Gaulle.

Educated independent universities inherited specialization from the faculties of the University of Paris and, despite their offline status, have a single rector and common research sites and social divisions, for example, the Career Guidance Center.

Programs

The Sorbonne, taking into account all 13 independent universities, is a multidisciplinary university where you can study the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and exact sciences. At the Sorbonne, you can get a bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree.

Number of students: more than 400 thousand.

Famous Alumni

In the Middle Ages, the University of Paris was one of the main educational institutions, so it is not surprising that the most prominent scientists and thinkers of that time came out of its walls - Thomas Aquinas, Albert the Great, Roger Bacon and William of Ockham. Physicists, Nobel Prize winners Marie Skladowska-Curie and Pierre Curie, film director Jean-Luc Godard, mathematician, mechanic and physicist Henri Poincare, writer Honore de Balzac, writer and poet, founder of surrealism Andre Breton, French President Francois Mitterrand, anthropologist studied at the Sorbonne and the founder of structuralism, Claude Lévi-Strauss. The poets of the Silver Age Marina Tsvetaeva, Nikolai Gumilyov and Maximilian Voloshin did not receive a degree, but took separate courses at the University of Paris.

UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE

The University of Paris is made up of 13 independent higher education institutions.

Admission conditions

Each university within the Sorbonne has its own requirements, so find out in advance what exactly is needed for admission to a particular university and a particular faculty. However, there are also common features.

Undergraduate

For admission to the bachelor's degree, you need a certificate of secondary education and transcripts of grades for the last few years, a resume and a motivation letter. You will also need to provide test results in French (DELF or DALF) and, most likely, additionally pass exams in the language and specialized subjects at the university itself. Applicants from Russia must also pass an interview at Campus France (French government agency for the promotion of French higher education abroad). At Campus France, you can also apply for admission to the Sorbonne.

Russian graduates have the opportunity to enter the Sorbonne undergraduate program immediately after school, but due to the difference between the Russian and French secondary education systems, students under the age of 18 must have a guardian permanently residing in France. If such a person cannot be found, it makes sense to unlearn a year or two at a university in Russia, and then enter the Sorbonne. True, in this case you will lose one course. Campus France website in Russia: www.russie.campusfrance.org

Master's and Postgraduate Studies

A mandatory requirement is transcripts of grades obtained at the university (you can enter the master's and postgraduate studies in the last year of the bachelor's program even before receiving a diploma), test results in French (DELF or DALF) or English (TOEFL or IELTS), depending on whether what language are you going to learn. Unlike undergraduate studies, there are English-language programs at the Sorbonne magistracy, so the Sorbonne magistracy is much more attractive to foreigners than the first stage of higher education. At the same time, you can enter the magistracy and graduate school only in the specialty in which you studied in the bachelor's degree.

For admission to economic specialties, TAGE-MAGE (in French) or GMAT (in English) tests may be required. In addition, you will be asked for recommendations from teachers or employers, as well as a motivation letter and a description research work, which you plan to study at the Sorbonne. Quite often, candidates are invited for interviews.

Tuition fee (per year):

Sorbonne - State University so the training is free. Students pay only the registration fee, which ranges from 180 to 400 euros per year. Insurance is paid additionally, and taking into account all contributions, the amount can reach 1000 euros per year, which is still several times less than, for example, in the UK. True, foreigners can study for free, mainly in programs where teaching is conducted in French. At the same time, foreign students have the same rights as French students, and the amount of fees associated with their studies is exactly the same for them.

Scholarships

In addition to the fact that education at the Sorbonne is free, it is possible to receive a scholarship. As a rule, it is issued on the basis of social criteria, for example, low family income. Already enrolled university students can apply for a scholarship.

Graduate students also receive scholarships and other forms of financial assistance, but this is usually associated not with the level of income, but with work at the university - scientific research and teaching are paid.

The French Sorbonne University is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in the entire Old World. Since the thirteenth century, when the Sorbonne was founded, this institution has attracted hundreds of thousands of young people from all over France and foreign states. And today, studying at the Sorbonne is very popular. This university produces first-class specialists in dozens of different specialties.

History of the Sorbonne University

The origin of this first institution of higher education in France, and throughout Europe, dates back to the beginning of the 13th century. Historical sources that have survived to this day testify that in 1215 the church colleges, which were located in Paris on both banks of the Seine, were merged into one common University of Paris. It is this moment that can be considered the birth of the famous Sorbonne.

By the way, this name is educational institution didn't get it right away. For almost fifty years it was called the University of Paris. And only in 1257, the clergyman Robert de Sorbon created a special free theological course at the university for students from poor families who could not afford an expensive education. Sorbon not only founded this special college, but also stood at its head and very competently and successfully led it for many years. In 1259, Sorbon asked the bishop to support and recognize his college. This decision was met with goodwill, and the Robert de Sorbonne College received the status of an educational institution that could officially award academic degrees. Subsequently, this college was transformed into the Theological Faculty of the University of Paris. And Sorbon himself remained faithful to him for many decades. Given all the outstanding merits of this man and his desire to give young people from ordinary families a chance to a good education, local authorities decided to rename the university and give it the name of this person. From now on, the University of Paris became known as the Sorbonne.

Today, this university is of great interest not only from an educational, but also an architectural point of view. The main building of the university, which has survived to this day, was erected in 1642. It is a magnificent example of baroque architectural art. Today, the most solemn receptions, exhibitions and other official events are held here.

In addition to this building, the Sorbonne includes many more later buildings, many of which also have the most important cultural significance. In particular, the Sorbonne Chapel is considered to be one of the most valuable historical monuments and is under the special protection of the state. The Great Sorbonne Amphitheater is also listed as a National Historic Monument.

Sorbonne today

Today, the Sorbonne is still the ultimate dream of many young people, both in France and elsewhere. This university carefully honors and protects the established traditions for centuries, but at the same time, it introduces all the most relevant and modern educational technologies into its education system. At the moment, this largest university includes several separate universities located in different corners Paris:

Panthéon Sorbonne University (Paris I). This public university specializes primarily in such areas as economics, management, arts, social sciences and law. This is one of the largest and most prestigious universities Sorbonne. Here, training is conducted at 14 faculties in dozens of different specialties. The department of this university has eight institutes and research centers, as well as the House of Economics (the largest research center in France in the field of economics and applied mathematics).

New Sorbonne University (Paris III) specializes primarily in the humanitarian fields of knowledge: literature, foreign languages, theatrical art, communications. This is the most prestigious educational institution among the creative youth of France.

University of Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV). This university also trains specialists in the humanities. Philology students, journalists, and musicians study at its sixteen faculties. The university today is in the main historical building Sorbonne.

René Descartes University (Paris V)- the largest medical university in France, which has the best educational traditions in the country and rich history. It includes the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. In 2010, he officially entered the ranking of the best world universities.

Interuniversity Library of the Sorbonne. It is the world's largest collection of classical educational literature. Opened at the end of the eighteenth century, the library originally contained more than twenty thousand books (in those days it was an incomparable wealth). Today, the collection of this library has grown significantly and, according to the most conservative estimates, has more than a million volumes. This unique treasure trove of knowledge is open to students and teachers.

These are just a few of the most popular and relevant today structural divisions of the Sorbonne. In total, this large-scale university includes thirteen universities.

How to enter the Sorbonne University and which direction of study to choose

Today, not only graduates of French schools, but also young people from other countries can enter the famous Sorbonne. Today, tens of thousands of students from all over the world study here, who form a multinational and very diverse community.

In order to get a higher education in France, you do not even need to pass entrance exams. True, for foreign students there is a very strict requirement - good knowledge French. Upon admission to a university, your level of French will be assessed by a special commission.

If you have good conversational skills and are confident in your knowledge of the language, you can safely choose the faculty you like and go to conquer the Sorbonne.

The Sorbonne University has dozens of different faculties and hundreds of specialties.
Here are just a few examples of the most popular destinations learning:

• IN University Panthéon Sorbonne you can enter the faculties of law, economics, art history, geography, history, philosophy, political science, management, tourism, social sciences, archeology, etc.

University address: 5-19 rue de la Sorbonne.

• New Sorbonne University provides an opportunity to get an education in such specialties as general and comparative literature, applied linguistics and phonetics, oriental studies, Arabic studies, Spanish studies, theater studies, film studies, mass media and dozens of other areas.

University address: 13 rue de Santeuil.

• University of Paris-Sorbonne is an educational institution that trains specialists in the field of French literature, the French language, Slavic languages and civilization, Arabic and Jewish civilizations, Italian and Romanian languages, Greek language, philosophy and sociology, history, geography, music, in English etc.

University main building address: 5-47 rue des Ecoles.

• René Descartes University offers its students education in such specialties: law, medicine, social sciences, dental surgery, pharmaceuticals and biology, mathematics and computer science, physical education and sports, etc.

University address: 12, rue de l'Ecole de medicine.

We have given as an example only a few of the most popular specialties. It is not possible to list all the faculties and areas in which education is conducted at the thirteen universities of the Sorbonne. More detailed information you can always find information about a particular specialty and the corresponding training program on the official website of the Sorbonne: www.sorbonne.fr

Education at the Sorbonne universities is conducted on bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. Students also have the choice of studying in a fast or long program. Education under the rapid program can be obtained in 2-3 years, according to the long program - in 5-7 years. In the first case, you are guaranteed an early job, in the second - the opportunity to get a more complete education and very prestigious place work.

Entry requirements and tuition fees at the Sorbonne University

Applicants entering a particular faculty of any of the Sorbonne universities are subject to the following requirements:

• For admission to the bachelor's degree, you must have a document on general secondary education. For foreign students, the compliance of this document with French standards will be clarified by a special commission. The Russian certificate may not be accepted at all faculties of the Sorbonne, ideally it is worth adding one year of study to it Russian university in a related field. In addition to having a certificate, you will also have to prove your knowledge of French.
• To enter a master's or doctoral program, you need to have a diploma of completed higher education. Compliance of the diploma will also be considered by a special commission. And, of course, a necessary requirement is a good command of French.

When applying to the Sorbonne, you need to send a letter by e-mail to the official representatives of the relevant faculty. It should contain your detailed resume indicating previous places of study, as well as the so-called motivation letter (tell us why you dream of studying at the Sorbonne). All these documents must be written in competent French. After sending the letter, you will only have to wait for its consideration and response. The request must be sent in the spring. Admissions committees usually open in May and June. Considering the fact that they receive dozens of letters from applicants every day, the consideration of the application can take quite a long time.

Education at the Sorbonne universities, as well as in others state universities France, free. However, in order to get a chance to enter the Sorbonne, you will need to prove your financial solvency by presenting statements from your personal bank account or other similar documents. In addition, despite the fact that you will receive education for free, you will have to pay an application fee upon admission. Today it is about 300 euros.

What do you need to enter the university

Summing up, we will once again list the order of actions that must be taken by Russian applicants entering the Sorbonne:

1. Find on the Internet the official website of the Sorbonne University where you plan to enter.
2. Find on this site the contact information of the official representatives of the faculty.
3. Send an email with your CV to the email address of the Faculty motivation letter(better to do this in March-April).
4. Wait for a response from the French side. In parallel, start collecting documents for obtaining a long-term student visa.
5. In case of a positive decision on your admission, send a copy of your passport, birth certificate and French language certificates (if any) to the email address of the faculty. All these documents must have a notarized translation into French.
6. Gather required list documents and apply for a visa at the French Consulate.
7. After getting your visa, go to Paris. Here you will have to pass one or more interviews. If you have an international certificate confirming your knowledge of French, you will not have to take any exams. If you do not have such a certificate, you will need to additionally confirm your language proficiency.

Admission to the Sorbonne is a cherished dream for many young people from different countries, including from Russia. And this dream is quite feasible. The doors of the Sorbonne are open to representatives of all states and nationalities. It is only necessary to apply a little patience and effort, and then your efforts will surely be crowned with success, and you can proudly call yourself a student of one of the best European universities.

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Sorbonne University in Paris - the history of one educational institution

The higher educational institution with the sonorous name of the Sorbonne is the oldest French university and is a complex consisting of autonomous universities. To enter the Sorbonne in Paris is the dream of every self-respecting student, because the prestige of this institution is at the highest level and speaks for itself. Here, the priority is only excellent knowledge and talented students, who, if admitted, will receive a priceless prize - free study at one of the most legendary and prestigious universities in the world.

Back in 1253, an event occurred that later gave the world an authoritative institution of modernity. Schools functioning at churches, located on the left bank of the Seine, were included in the unified University of Paris. A little less than half a century has passed since this association, when the confessor french king Louis the IX initiated the creation of an educational college in which the poor would be taught the subject of theology. The name of this virtuous man Robert de Sorbonne. Over time, a faculty appeared instead of a college, and the university was renamed the Sorbonne.

The 15th century was marked by the opening of the first printing house and a huge library on the territory of the University of Paris. The famous historical character Richelieu also had a hand in the development of the educational institution. At one time, he restored and modified the university, but the 18th century made its own adjustments in the form of the Paris Commune.

The Sorbonne in Paris closed and only in the 19th century did the doors of the educational institution open again. The university began to develop at a rapid pace: its architecture and interior decoration began to change. New:

• scientific laboratories;
• updated spacious auditoriums;
• conference rooms;
• libraries;
• museums, etc.

The next revolution, which took place in 1968 in France, marked the beginning of a long turmoil and contributed to unrest among the students. The result of the student strike was a complete reorganization of the structure of education country, and the huge famous Sorbonne University located in Paris split into four independent units.

Sorbonne in Paris and its internal structure

Now the Sorbonne is from four independent universities:

• Sorbonne Pantheon (Sorbonne Paris 1);
• New Sorbonne (Sorbonne Paris 3);
• Sorbonne University Paris (Sorbonne Paris 4);
• University. R. Descartes (Sorbonne Paris 5).

All institutions successfully function with each other on the basis of a common network of social institutions.

Pantheon Sorbonne (Paris I)
It is the largest institution of higher education in the giant complex. More than forty thousand students receive education here, and every year this figure increases. The number of students from other countries is increasing. Sorbonne Paris 1 includes 4 universities. Each of them has its own specialization:

• Institute of Demography of Paris;
• institute of economics. and social development;
• institute of tourism;
• institute of social labor issues.

The university provides students with an extensive choice of training at the following faculties: law, economics, archeology, mathematics, international relationships, philosophy, etc.

New Sorbonne (Paris III)
It has a humanitarian bias and does not have such a grandiose scale as the Pantheon. Twenty thousand students gnaw at the granite of science in this educational institution. The main directions of the university:

• oriental studies and Arabic;
• Spanish language;
• teaching French and other foreign languages;
• regional studies, etc.
• literary criticism;

On the basis of the Sorbonne Paris 3 operate 2 educational institutions:

• South American Institute
• and a school of translators.

Sorbonne University Paris (Paris IV)
The number of students studying at the University of Paris (Paris IV) is more than twenty-five thousand people. Only here you can get a specialized education by studying such specialties as: history, musicology, applied humanities, French language and literature, geography, English language, Italian language, Latin, archeology.

Based on the Sorbonne Paris 4 act higher education institutions:

• school inform. sciences and communications,
• institute of religion
• institute of physical culture
• and research institute.

R. Descartes University (Paris V)
Foremost country's medical school. The number of students is about thirty thousand. This university has faculties of the following areas:

• pharmaceuticals;
• dentistry;
• psychology;
• humanities and social sciences;
• biology;
• computer science, etc.

The Sorbonne Paris 5 has an institute of technology. The main emphasis in teaching is on independent processing and comprehension of educational material. Despite the fact that the Paris Sorbonne is a top university, there is a real opportunity to get higher education on a paid and free basis.

Cost of education at the Sorbonne Paris is from 250€ to 1000€ inclusive. With good academic performance, students from other countries are eligible for an increased scholarship.

The most popular faculties Sorbonnes are considered:

• journalism;
• sociology;
• transport and logistic;
• international trade;
• study of the Slavic world;
• art history, etc.

Depending on the length of study and specialization, students receive bachelor's and master's degrees.

Conditions for admission to the Sorbonne of Paris

A prerequisite for admission to the Sorbonne University is the desire to learn and achieve goals, as well as compliance with the following rules and the provision of relevant documents.

To enroll in a bachelor's degree:

1. Complete secondary education;
2. Provide a photocopy of the school certificate or vocational school, translated into French and certified by a notary (as proof of completed secondary school);
3. Present a report card with marks (translation into French and notarization);
4. Write an application in your own hand and sign it;
5. Successfully pass the entrance exams;
6. Pass the required French proficiency test.
7. Make a photocopy of the birth certificate (translate into French and notarize);

To enroll in a master's degree or go higher, you need.

The Sorbonne is the oldest and most famous university in France. The history of the Sorbonne begins in 1215, when the church colleges, located on the left bank of the Seine near Notre Dame Cathedral, were united under common name University of Paris. Approximately 40 years later, on the initiative of the confessor of King Louis IX, Robert de Sorbon, a college was established at the university, designed to teach theology to poor students. Pretty soon the college turned into the theological faculty of the university, which became known as the Sorbonne.

In 1470, the first Paris printing house was opened at the Sorbonne. The creation of the richest library, for which a special building was built, belongs to the same era.

Starting from the 17th century, the name of the faculty, which quickly became one of the centers of not only theological, but also philosophical European thought and won great fame for itself, began to be called the entire University of Paris.

In the 17th century, Cardinal Richelieu renovated and expanded the Sorbonne, but in 1791, after the French Revolution of 1789, it was closed and only in 1821 the university began its work again. At the turn of the XIX-XX centuries. the buildings were expanded and rebuilt, and now the Sorbonne has numerous amphitheater auditoriums, conference rooms, laboratories, a library, two museums, etc.

IN different years such outstanding scientists as Joseph Gay-Lussac, Antoine Lavoisier, Louis Pasteur, Pierre and Marie Curie and many others worked at the Sorbonne. There were also historical paradoxes. Founded as a school of theology, by the middle of the 19th century the Sorbonne had become a center not only of secular education, but also of anti-clerical thought.

At the beginning of the XX century. The Sorbonne saw within its walls our compatriots who later became famous: in 1901, Maximilian Voloshin took a course here; in 1907 Nikolai Gumilyov was a student at the Sorbonne; in 1909, Marina Tsvetaeva studied French literature at the Sorbonne.

During the famous “May Revolution” of 1968, riots began in the Sorbonne, which then developed into a general student strike, which led to the restructuring of the entire system of French higher education. As a result of these events, the giant university was divided into parts, which received the status of autonomous universities. The direct heirs of the Sorbonne were Paris I - the Pantheon of the Sorbonne, Paris III - the New Sorbonne, Paris IV - the University of Paris-Sorbonne, Paris V - the University. Rene Descartes. All of them are connected by a single network of general social institutions (Center for Career Guidance, Interuniversity Center for Physical Education and Sports, etc.).

The universities of the Sorbonne strictly adhere to the specialization inherited from the faculties of the large University of Paris, on the basis of which they are based.

Pantheon Sorbonne (Paris I)

New Sorbonne (Paris III)

The new Sorbonne (Paris III), located on Sorbonne Street, is slightly more modest in size and has a pronounced humanitarian focus. About 20 thousand students gnaw at the granite of science here at the faculties of French and Latin Languages ​​and Literature, General and Applied Linguistics and Phonetics, General and Comparative Literature, Teaching French as a Foreign Language, German language, the English-speaking world, Hispanic studies and countries Latin America, regional studies of Italy and Romania, oriental studies and Arabic studies, theater studies, film studies, mass media.

There are two specialized educational institutions at the university: the Institute of Latin American Countries and the Higher School of Translators.

Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV)

Paris Sorbonne, Universite Paris IV

Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) 1 rue Victor Cousin 75005, Paris, France. [email protected] www.paris4.sorbonne.fr

Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) located on Rue Victor Cousin provides spiritual and intellectual nourishment to more than 25,000 students. This educational institution includes the departments of French literature, French language, Latin language, Greek language, English language and countries North America, Italian and Romanian languages, Slavic, Hispanic and Latin American studies, history, geography, philosophy, art history and archeology, music and musicology, applied humanities.

The university has established a research institute for the study of civilizations of the modern West, as well as the Higher School of Information Sciences and Communication, the Institute of Religious Studies, the Institute of Physical Education and Sports.

University. René Descartes (Paris V) is located on rue École de Medicine and has about 30,000 students. Paris V is the leading medical university in France. The university includes the faculties of Biomedicine, Childhood Diseases, Dental Surgery, Physical Education and Sports, Pharmacy and Biology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Psychology and Law. A subsidiary university is the Institute of Technology (with the status of a university), which has a department of medical law.

The main thing that distinguishes the Sorbonne universities from other universities is that the educational process is as close as possible to medieval models. Students should spend most of their time working with primary source texts or in laboratories. Even lecture sessions often involve reading several sources and then discussing them under the supervision of a teacher. By the way, there is no usual alternation of lectures and seminars at the Sorbonne - the main emphasis is on independent work.

Unlike other universities that lead the world university rankings, education at the Sorbonne is available to many - students pay from 250 to 1000 euros per year. In addition, foreigners can count on a scholarship.

History in facts.

September 2001 The Sorbonne has introduced a "professional letter-writing" course as a new generation of French people accustomed to e-mail and text messages begin to forget how to write real letters. Linguistics scholars are seriously concerned that with the development of high technology and the influx of immigrants into the country, there are clear signs of the disappearance of the "high" written form of the French language.

12.12.2001 The Academic Council of the Sorbonne, at the suggestion of the President of the University of Paris Panthéon Sorbonne, Professor Michel Kaplan and member of the French Constitutional Court Jean-Claude Colliard, awarded Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev the academic title of Honorary Doctor of Sciences of the Sorbonne.

10.05.07 Students of Paris I (Pantheon-Sorbonne) went on strike in connection with the election of Nicolas Sarkozy as President of France.

The decision to strike and block the university building was made by a majority of votes at a general meeting of the student body held the day before. The reason for this decision was the disagreement with the proposals contained in the election program of Sarkozy on the reform of higher education.

Hundreds of students went on a protest march in the Latin Quarter carrying the slogans “Sarkozy is a fascist! The people will make you leave!" and "Police everywhere, justice nowhere!". More than 300 students were detained by law enforcement officers who dispersed the demonstrators.

The oldest in France and the most famous. Its history began in the 13th century. At the beginning of the century, church colleges located not far from Notre Dame Cathedral, merged into University of Paris. Somewhere in forty years Robber de Sorbon who was a confessor Louis IX, a college was created at the university where poor students could study theology. In a short time this college turned into a well-known and popular faculty, which became known as Sorbonne. It was here that the first printing house in Paris was opened, and a little later a rich library was assembled here. The Faculty of the Sorbonne quickly became the center of theological and philosophical thought in Europe, and its name spread to the entire university.

In the 17th century, the Sorbonne was expanded and renovated through the efforts of the cardinal Richelieu. At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, the buildings were rebuilt again. And today the Sorbonne has everything: libraries, amphitheater auditoriums, museums, laboratories.

Many world-renowned scientists worked at the Sorbonne - Maria And Pierre Curie,Louis Pasteur, Antoine Lavoisier, Joseph Gay-Lussac. Our famous compatriots were also students of this university - Nikolai Gumilyov, Marina Tsvetaeva, Maximilian Voloshin.

19 Rue de la Sorbonne, Paris IV Sorbonne University, 75005 Paris, France

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