Founded in 1431, Université de Poitiers is one of Europe's oldest universities. It is located in a city rich in art and history and known for its quality of life. The university's strength lies in the strong links between teaching and research. Université de Poitiers has an enrollment of more than 26,000, including 4,200 international students from 122 countries. The university has a faculty and staff numbering more than 3000. A wide array of services is available to faculty and students in a pleasant, humanscaled academic environment.