University of Toulouse

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The University of Toulouse is one of the oldest universities in Europe.

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[edit] Foundation

The formation of the University of Toulouse was imposed on Count Raymond VII as a part of the Treaty of Paris in 1229 ending the crusade against the Albigensians. As he was suspected of sympathizing with the heretics, Raymond VII had to finance the teaching of theology. Bishop Foulques de Toulouse was among the founders of the University. Among its first lecturers were:

[edit] Later History

Other faculties (law, medicine) were added later. Initially, the University was located in the center of the city, together with the ancestors of student residences, the colleges.

[edit] Division

In 1969, Toulouse University split into three separate branches and numerous specialised institutions of higher education. The three branches are:

[edit] Université Toulouse I - L'Arsenal

[edit] Université Toulouse II - Le Mirail

[edit] Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier

[edit] The University today

Currently, the University has more than 110,000 students, making it the second-biggest university complex in France (after Paris).

[edit] Present and past faculty include

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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