The comprehensive and research-intensive Université de Nice, founded in 1965, operates on 11 sites. The 7 main campuses are in Nice, with other sites in Cannes, Menton, Sophia Antipolis, Draguignan, and Seyne-sur-Mer. Students enjoy access to many services: libraries, a student life office, a career-services office, computer rooms, language labs, and an athletics department, among others.

• 1385 professors (teaching and research)
• 853 administrative jobs(uses)
• 307 314 m2 of the surfaces of courses and research
• 384 819 m2 of the not built surfaces