Paris Nanterre University
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About Paris Nanterre University
According to Wikipedia, Paris Nanterre University , formerly Paris-X and commonly referred to as Nanterre, is a public research university based in Nanterre, Paris, France. It is one of the most prestigious French universities, mainly in the areas of law, humanities, political science, social and natural sciences and economics. It is one of the thirteen successor universities of the University of Paris. The university is located in the western suburb of Nanterre, in La Défense area, the business district of Paris.
What Is Paris Nanterre University Known For?
Paris Nanterre University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Communications
- History
- Political Science
- Law
- Sociology
- Education
- Literature
- Business
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Religious Studies
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Criminal Justice
- Medical
- Engineering
- Social Work
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Physics
Paris Nanterre University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Paris Nanterre University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Paris Nanterre University ranks #89 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #96 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #256 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #223 worldwide for influence in History.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #362 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #266 worldwide for influence in Law.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #91 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #933 worldwide for influence in Education.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #526 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #1091 worldwide for influence in Business.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #349 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #192 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #1164 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #2322 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #1588 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #638 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #4549 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #5051 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #948 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #2897 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #6205 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #5318 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Paris Nanterre University ranks #8453 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesParis Nanterre University ranks #8539 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesWho Are Paris Nanterre University's Most Influential Alumni?
Paris Nanterre University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Economics, and Philosophy. Here are some of Paris Nanterre University's most famous alumni:
- Jean-François Lyotard
- A French philosopher.
- Christine Lagarde
- A President of the European Central Bank.
- Dominique Strauss-Kahn
- A French economist.
- Cornelius Castoriadis
- A Greek-French philosopher .
- Olivier Blanchard
- A French economist and professor.
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- A President of France from 2007 to 2012.
- Pascal Boyer
- A French anthropologist.
- Loïc Wacquant
- A French sociologist.
- Jean-Luc Marion
- A French philosopher.
- Emmanuel Macron
- A President of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017.
- Gérard Prunier
- A French academic.
- Zeev Sternhell
- An Israeli historian .
Who Are Paris Nanterre University's Most Influential Faculty?
Paris Nanterre University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Sociology, Economics, and Philosophy. Here are some of Paris Nanterre University's most famous faculty:
