University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne

The University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne is a public research university located in Paris, France.

The history of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne dates back to the 13th century, when it was founded as the Sorbonne College by Robert de Sorbon. The Sorbonne quickly became one of the most prestigious universities in Europe, and it attracted students and scholars from all over the world.

During the Middle Ages, the Sorbonne was a center for learning in theology, philosophy, and law. In the Renaissance, it became a center for the study of the humanities and the classics. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Sorbonne was a center for the Enlightenment, and it played a leading role in the French Revolution.

In the 19th century, the Sorbonne was expanded to include faculties of science and medicine. It also became a center for the study of social sciences, and it played a leading role in the development of sociology and economics.

In 1971, the original University of Paris was dissolved and reorganized into 13 smaller universities. The Sorbonne College became the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne.

Today, the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne is a leading institution of higher education and research in France and the world.

The university is also home to a number of world-renowned research institutes and centers. Pantheon-Sorbonne has a strong international reputation, and it attracts students and faculty from all over the world. The university has a number of partnerships with other leading universities around the globe, and it offers a variety of exchange and study abroad programs.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2025, University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne is positioned as the #283 top university in the world, which makes it the #7 top university in France. The university's global rank is improved by 45 points from last year.