Sorbonne University is one of France's most prestigious public research universities, located in Paris. Established in its current form in 2018 through the merger of several historic institutions, it traces its origins to the medieval University of Paris founded in 1257. The university is internationally recognized for excellence in humanities, social sciences, medicine, science, engineering, and arts. With a strong global reputation, Sorbonne University hosts thousands of students and researchers and plays a leading role in European and international research collaborations.