University of Paris-Saclay

What University of Paris-Saclay does

Université Paris-Saclay is a French federal research university headquartered in Gif-sur-Yvette, Île-de-France, formed from the merger and federation of universities, grandes écoles, and research institutes in the Paris-Saclay cluster. It operates as a public institution under the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and is led by President Camille Galap. The university delivers higher education across three macro-domains — Sciences and Engineering, Life and Health Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences — through five faculties, three IUTs, Polytech Paris-Saclay, and partner grandes écoles including AgroParisTech, CentraleSupélec, ENS Paris-Saclay, and Institut d'Optique. Its research infrastructure spans 220 laboratories and 350 experimental platforms, accounting for approximately 13% of French research output and ranked in the top 20 globally by ShanghaiRanking.

The business model rests on four revenue streams: French government appropriations for higher education and research (primary), student tuition and registration fees (including differentiated non-EU rates and the mandatory CVEC contribution), competitive research grants and contracts from national (ANR), European (Horizon Europe, EU CHIPS Joint Undertaking), and industry sources, and philanthropic contributions channeled through the Université Paris-Saclay Foundation. Distribution operates through Parcoursup for undergraduates, dedicated graduate school admissions for master's and doctoral candidates, and international channels including Campus France and Erasmus+. The institution coordinates the EUGLOH European University Alliance for Global Health and maintains 400+ international partnerships, while technology transfer is operationalized via SATT Paris-Saclay, the Paris-Saclay Seed Fund, and the Lab2Biz research-business coupling program. Strategic AI investments include the EuroLLM-22B open multilingual foundation model (35 languages, 22B parameters) and a 2025 MOU with Owkin deploying the K Pro Free AI co-pilot for biology across biomedical research.

Name

University of Paris-Saclay

Legal name

Université Paris-Saclay

Website

https://universite-paris-saclay.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Université Paris-Saclay is a French federal public research university delivering undergraduate-to-doctoral education across sciences, engineering, life sciences, and social sciences, serving students, researchers, and industry partners through 220 laboratories and 17 graduate schools while accounting for 13% of French research output.

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Product category

Higher Education and Research University

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD), Urban/Metropolitan Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Scientific research
• Graduate schools
• Doctoral education
• University research

Headquarters

HQ city

Gif-sur-yvette

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public university funded primarily through French government appropriations for higher education and research, representing approximately 13% of French research output
2. Tuition Fees: Student tuition fees including registration fees for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, with specific fees for international students
3. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from national agencies (ANR), European programs (Horizon Europe), and industry partnerships for research projects
4. Foundation Donations and Philanthropy: Philanthropic contributions through the Université Paris-Saclay Foundation supporting chairs, research projects, and student programs

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Université Paris-Saclay is a French public research university providing higher education from undergraduate (Licence) through doctoral levels across Sciences and Engineering, Life and Health Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences. It conducts research through 220 laboratories and 350 experimental platforms and offers specialized graduate schools, continuing education, and technology-transfer services to students, researchers, and industry partners.

Product overview

Université Paris-Saclay is a comprehensive public research university (not a technology product company) covering three major domains: Sciences and Engineering, Life and Health Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences. It ranks in the top 20 globally and conducts approximately 13% of French research through 220 laboratories and 350 experimental platforms. The university offers a complete educational spectrum from undergraduate (licence) to doctoral levels, with specialized graduate schools in Mathematics, Physics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Health Sciences, Light Sciences, Law, Education, Public Health, Sociology, and Sports. Major research structures include the QUANTUM Centre for quantum technologies, Institut Pascal, and numerous interdisciplinary research institutes covering sustainable energy, materials science, space sciences, biodiversity, and cancer research. The university coordinates the European University Alliance EUGLOH for Global Health and participates in the STARLight silicon photonics project. Strategic partnerships include collaborations with Owkin for AI-driven biomedical research. The institution operates through integrated graduate schools, research labs, continuing education programs, and technology transfer mechanisms including SATT Paris-Saclay and the Paris-Saclay Seed Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs (Licence, Master, Doctorate) Comprehensive higher education programs covering Sciences and Engineering, Life and Health Sciences, and Humanities and Social Sciences, delivered through 5 faculties, 3 IUTs, Polytech Paris-Saclay, and partner grandes écoles for individual students.
• Graduate Schools (17+ thematic graduate schools including Mathematics, Physics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Economics, Health Sciences, and Law) Coordinated ensembles of master's programs, training and research programs, and doctoral schools organizing research and training across disciplines, with 90+ master's pathways and 4 doctoral schools in engineering sciences.
• Continuing Education and Validation of Acquired Experience (Formation Continue) Continuing education offerings including executive certificates in Blockchain, IoT, Cybersécurité, and other professional development programs for working professionals.
• Student Entrepreneurship Program (Entrepreneuriat, DU Entrepreneuriat, PÉPITE PEIPS) Student entrepreneurship programs supporting startup creation, coworking spaces, and PÉPITE PEIPS network for aspiring student entrepreneurs.
• EUGLOH European University Alliance for Global Health European university alliance coordinated by Université Paris-Saclay, bringing together partner universities to address global health challenges through integrated collaborative research, education, and innovation programs.
• AI-Driven Biomedical Research (Owkin K Pro Free Co-pilot Deployment) AI-driven biomedical research collaboration deploying Owkin's K Pro Free AI co-pilot for biology within university medical research, training, and innovation activities over a two-year collaboration term.
• STARLight Consortium (300mm Silicon Photonics R&D) Participation in the STARLight European consortium developing 300mm silicon photonics technology for datacenters, AI clusters, telecommunications, and automotive markets through 2028.
• Technology Transfer and Industrial Collaboration Services (SATT Paris-Saclay, Paris-Saclay Seed Fund, Lab2Biz) Technology transfer office services supporting research labs to industry, including SATT Paris-Saclay for technology acceleration, Paris-Saclay Seed Fund for early-stage startup funding, and Lab2Biz for research-business coupling.
• Open Science Services (HAL archive, FAIR data, open access publishing) Open science initiative including HAL archive, data management, open access publishing support, and FAIR data production services for researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 20 world university ranking (ShanghaiRanking)
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and major.

• OwkincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Université Paris-Saclay and Owkin signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on AI-driven biomedical research, focusing on the deployment and promotion of Owkin's K Pro Free AI co-pilot for biology within the university. The partnership aims to enhance research, education, and innovation by integrating AI into various academic and scientific activities over a two-year term.
• STARLight ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025European consortium selected by the European Commission under the EU CHIPS Joint Undertaking initiative, led by STMicroelectronics, to position Europe as a technology leader in 300mm silicon photonics technology through 2028. The consortium brings together 24 leading technology companies and universities from 11 EU countries including Université Paris-Saclay.
• EUGLOH (European University Alliance for Global Health)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversité Paris-Saclay coordinates EUGLOH, the European University Alliance for Global Health, which represents a major European university alliance bringing together partner universities to address global health challenges through integrated research, education, and innovation.
• CentraleSupéleccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner grande école within the Université Paris-Saclay ecosystem contributing to engineering education and research excellence.
• ENS Paris-SaclaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution contributing to higher education and research within the Paris-Saclay ecosystem.
• Institut d'OptiquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution specializing in optics and photonics education and research within the university.
• AgroParisTechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution contributing to agricultural, food, and environmental sciences within the university.
• CEA (Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives)coreTechnology or IntegrationMajor research partner contributing to physics, energy, and technology research within the Paris-Saclay scientific ecosystem.
• CNRS (Centre national de la recherche scientifique)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational research organization partner providing joint laboratories and research collaborations across disciplines.
• InsermcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational health and medical research institute partner contributing to life sciences and medical research.
• INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement)coreTechnology or IntegrationResearch institute partner focusing on agriculture, food, and environmental sciences.
• European Networks (CESAER, EUA, EUF, LERU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of European university networks including CESAER (science and technology), EUA (European University Association), EUF (European University Foundation), and LERU (League of European Research Universities) for collaboration and best practices exchange.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ETH Zurich: Swiss federal institute of technology and a top-10 global research university with a STEM-heavy research profile, government funding model, and close ties to industry and national labs — directly comparable to UPS on scale, funding mix, and research intensity.
• EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne): Swiss federal research university focused on engineering, basic sciences, and computing; comparable to UPS on federal funding, top European STEM ranking, technology transfer (e.g., Park Innovare), and embedded industry collaboration.
• Sorbonne University: French research-intensive university formed by merger (UPMC + Paris-Sorbonne) with similar public-research-university structure, IDEX excellence funding, and strong life-sciences and humanities profile — direct domestic peer to UPS.
• Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL): Paris-based IDEX university that aggregates elite grandes écoles (ENS, Dauphine, ESPCI, Curie) with a research-intensive, multi-campus model directly competing for the same French excellence funding and global ranking position.
• Technical University of Munich (TUM): Top European technical research university with strong industry ties, multiple campuses, and elite engineering profile; closely comparable on technical research output, graduate-school structure, and EU funding capture.
• Imperial College London: UK research-intensive university specializing in science, engineering, medicine, and business; comparable on global ranking, STEM and life-sciences research scale, and industry partnership intensity.
• UCL (University College London): London-based research university with broad multi-faculty coverage (sciences, engineering, life sciences, social sciences) and high international research output; directly comparable on research breadth and graduate program scale.
• Delft University of Technology: Dutch technical research university with strong applied research, photonics, and quantum programs; comparable on European engineering research intensity and EU funding participation.

Emerging players

• KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology): Public research-intensive science and technology university with strong industry linkage and government backing; comparable on STEM focus, state-funded research model, and tech-transfer output, but Asia-based rather than European.

Others

• CEA (Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives): French national public research organization and UPS's largest research partner; included as an ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, with overlapping basic and applied research capabilities in physics, energy, and defense-related technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/universite_paris_saclay

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Subsidiaries17 records

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