University of Technology of Compiègne

University of Technology of Compiègne
Université de Technologie de Compiègne
Established 1972
Type Public
President Pierre Charreyron
Admin. staff 1000
Undergraduates 3,300
Postgraduates 500
Location Compiègne, France
Campus Urban, 58 000 m²
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The University of Technology of Compiègne (French: Université de Technologie de Compiègne), or UTC is an engineering institution located in Compiègne, France. It is administered by the Academy of Amiens. UTC is the first of the group of so-called "Universités de Technologie" ("Universities of Technology").

The teaching model is a mix between North-American and French traditions: student select their classes, which are complemented by assisted classwork (French: Travaux Dirigés) and applied labwork (French: Travaux Pratiques).

The University of Technology of Compiègne was founded in 1972 by Guy Deniélou.

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