The University of French Polynesia is a public university located in Tahiti, serving the French overseas territory. It offers programs in science, technology, law, economics, education, and humanities, with a focus on Polynesian culture and environment.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Marine Science, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology and Genetics, Physics, Process Control, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Thermodynamics
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Pacific Island university networks, collaborations with France and other Pacific Rim countries.
Research:
Coral reef biology and pearl farming, Oceanography and marine resources, Renewable energy (solar, ocean thermal), Polynesian languages and archaeology, Digital applications for tourism and culture.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
250
Current students***:
3000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Unique Polynesian context, focus on marine and insular environment, smaller university environment.
Cons
Very remote location, limited specialized high-tech engineering, challenges of a small island territory.
Best For
University of French Polynesia, focusing on marine ecosystems, renewable energies, and digital technologies.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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