French university located in Paris, created in 2018 from the merger of Université Paris IV and Université Paris VI
According to Wikipedia, Sorbonne University is a public research university in Paris, France, established in 2018 by the merger of Paris-Sorbonne University and Pierre et Marie Curie University, along with smaller institutions. The university's current legal status was introduced in 2018 but the legacy of the institution reaches back to 1257 when Sorbonne College was established by Robert de Sorbon as part of the medieval University of Paris. It is one of the most prestigious universities in Europe and the world, as of 2021, Sorbonne University's alumni and professors have won 33 Nobel Prizes, 6 Fields Medals and one Turing Award.
Sorbonne University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Sorbonne University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Literature. Here are some of Sorbonne University's most famous alumni:
Stay informed! Get the latest Academic Influence news, information, and rankings with our upcoming newsletter.