Blaise Pascal University
Former French university (1976 to 2016)
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Blaise Pascal University (French: Université Blaise-Pascal), also known as Université Clermont-Ferrand II, was a public university with its main campus in Clermont-Ferrand, France, with satellite locations in other parts of the region of Auvergne, including Vichy, Moulins, Montluçon, and Aubière.[4] On 1 January 2017, the university merged with the University of Auvergne to form the Clermont Auvergne University.[3]
History
It was founded in 1854, as part of Clermont-Ferrand University.
The Blaise Pascal University was created by the division of the University of Clermont-Ferrand into two entities following a 1976 decree.[5]
In 1987 it was named for mathematician, scientist, and philosopher Blaise Pascal, who was born in Clermont.
Mathias Bernard was elected in 2012 as president of the university.[2][6]
However, both Clermont-Ferrand universities have announced their intention to merge. As of 2017, Clermont-Ferrand became part of the University Clermont Auvergne.[7]
Statistics
Courses
It offers bachelor's, master, and doctorate degrees in Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Language and Cultural Studies, and Science and Technology. It also offers bachelor's or master's degrees in Business and Social Science.[1]
See also
- University of Auvergne or University Clermont I
