Founded 50 years ago, Sorbonne Paris Nord University (USPN), ex-Paris 13 University, is one of the thirteen universities emerging out of the Sorbonne.Today, it has 23,500 students in initial or continuing education, from undergraduate to doctoral levels, and 1,200 teachers. Its five campuses are located in Villetaneuse, Saint-Denis, Bobigny, La Plaine St-Denis and Argenteuil. The USPN is member of Sorbonne Paris Cité Alliance and the Campus Condorcet.

The university has nearly 250 programs leading to State-recognised diplomas and some fifty others own university diplomas. The university includes 5 faculties, 1 scientific institute and 3 Institutes of technology. The USPN has made international relations one of its priorities and it maintains partnerships with many renowned universities in Europe and throughout the world. Each year more than 120 nationalities are represented in its student body. Numerous cultural, artistic and athletic activities also contribute to campus life.