Université de Picardie Jules Verne

Key Highlights

• Public multidisciplinary university recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education
• Created in 1969 following a ministerial order dated 27 March
• Operates across six cities in the Hauts-de-France region
• Active 2026-2027 registration and student-service information confirms current operation

Student Life & Environment

Student life is organized across UPJV’s dispersed campuses rather than around one residential site. University services include campus-life support, sports, cultural activities, libraries, orientation and career guidance. The 2026-2027 student guide also describes support for student associations and projects in areas such as culture, sport, solidarity, health and the environment. Eligible projects led by approved associations may seek support from the university’s student-initiative fund. Sports registration is generally managed through the student digital environment at the beginning of each semester, with facilities or partner venues varying by city. Library provision is similarly distributed, including multiple specialized libraries in Amiens and branches serving the Aisne and Oise sites. Students should therefore assess the services available at their actual place of study rather than assuming that every facility is present on every campus. Housing is not guaranteed by admission. UPJV directs students toward CROUS residences and private alternatives. CROUS accommodation is subsidized and gives priority to scholarship recipients; applicants normally use the Dossier social étudiant process. The university also points students toward housing-benefit information, Visale guarantees and other practical resources. International students should follow the dedicated arrival guidance because accommodation and administrative arrangements can differ by mobility status.

Location & Surroundings

UPJV is headquartered in Amiens, a city in northern France and the administrative center of the Somme department. It is not a single-site institution: academic activity extends to Beauvais, Creil, Laon, Saint-Quentin and Cuffies-Soissons. Amiens itself contains several centers, including Citadelle, Cathédrale, health, science, arts and sports locations. The historic Citadelle center houses several humanities units, while the central Cathédrale center serves law, political science, economics and management. This network gives students access to different urban settings across Hauts-de-France, but course location is a material decision factor. A student admitted to a program in Creil or Saint-Quentin should not plan daily life solely around Amiens. UPJV reports that regional trains serve all six university cities, while local bus and bicycle systems differ by municipality. Parking is available at the regional campuses, although availability and travel time should be checked locally. Applicants should confirm the exact teaching address before choosing accommodation. Some programs, facilities and administrative services are concentrated in Amiens, while others are attached to a particular regional institute or campus.

Costs & Career Outcomes

UPJV does not publish one all-inclusive cost of attendance, and the database supplies no tuition or room-and-board figure. Students should budget separately for statutory registration charges, the CVEC where applicable, housing, food, transport, insurance and study materials. The university’s 2026-2027 registration guidance links the applicable fee documents and states that CVEC validation must be completed before administrative enrollment. Its FAQ lists the 2026-2027 CVEC at €105, while also identifying exempt categories such as certain scholarship holders and people with specified protection statuses. International students from outside the European Union should examine the university’s current differentiated-fee and exemption rules before budgeting. UPJV’s 2026-2027 policy documents distinguish among study cycles and personal circumstances; the amount payable should not be inferred only from nationality. Housing prices also vary by city and provider. CROUS rooms are subsidized but limited and prioritized according to social criteria, while private accommodation may require a deposit or guarantor. Career preparation is supported by the university’s orientation and professional-integration service. The 2026-2027 student guide describes help with internships, work-study opportunities, job searches, applications and interviews, alongside employer events and an online career platform. These services can improve access to opportunities but do not guarantee placement or employment. Students comparing programs should inspect course-specific information for required placements, apprenticeship availability and published graduate-outcome data.