Established as an autonomous, full-fledged French public multidisciplinary university in 2007 (originating from the historic Centre Universitaire de Formation et de Recherche de Nîmes), Université de Nîmes (UNÎMES) is a dynamic, forward-thinking university located in the Roman heritage city of Nîmes, in the Occitanie region of southern France. Educating over 5,500 students and supported by more than 350 faculty, researchers, and administrative personnel, UNÎMES is uniquely recognized nationally and internationally for its pioneering specialization in Risk Management (Sciences du Risque) encompassing environmental hazards, nuclear safety, cybersecurity, and societal resilience. The university operates across 3 specialized sites in Nîmes: the flagship Site Vauban (housed inside the historic 17th-century Fort Vauban citadel), the ultramodern Site Hoche (dedicated to biology, health, sports sciences STAPS, and applied design), and Site des Carmes. UNÎMES boasts dedicated research laboratories including CHROME EA 7352 (Detection, Evaluation and Management of Chronic and Emerging Risks), PROJEKT EA 7447 (Social Innovation through Design), MIPA (Applied Mathematics & Physics), and the Themis legal research unit, as well as its own accredited Doctoral School ED 583 'Risques & Société'. Combining cutting-edge academic excellence with human-scale learning environments and historic architectural beauty, UNÎMES offers exceptional student support, proximity to faculty, and an enviable Mediterranean lifestyle.

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