Academic Departments and Programmes

The School of Urban Planning of Paris (EUP) was created through the merger of the Institut d’Urbanisme de Paris (Université Paris-Est Créteil) and the Institut Français d’Urbanisme (Université Gustave Eiffel). It is the first institution of its kind in France and one of the largest in Europe. EUP offers a flagship Master's degree in Urban Planning and Development, enrolling more than 350 students each year in M1 and M2, along with several postgraduate university diplomas.

The Ecole des Ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris is the only engineering school in France authorised to award a degree specifically in Urban Engineering.

The Geography Department at UPEC’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers several undergraduate and graduate programmes (Bachelor’s, M1, and M2) focusing on the dynamics of human societies and their interactions with the natural environment (e.g., topography, water, climate, vegetation).

Part of EIVP, the Urban Engineering Department at Université Gustave Eiffel offers a comprehensive academic path in urban engineering, unique in France: General Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree (M1 and M2), and Doctorate, along with six Professional Bachelor’s Degrees.

The Institut national supérieur du professorat et de l’éducation (Inspé) of the Créteil Academy is a component of Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC). It is responsible for training teachers and educational advisers, and for preparing candidates for national teaching exams. Inspé offers Master’s programmes in Teaching, Education, and Training (MEEF), as well as university diplomas (DU).

The University Institute of Technology (IUT) of Sénart–Fontainebleau is affiliated with Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC). It specialises in technical and professional education, offering 9 University Bachelor of Technology degrees (BUT), over 30 Professional Bachelor’s Degrees, and additional programmes up to the Master’s level.