Our story
To promote economic reconversion and democratize access to higher education, Valenciennes has, since 1964, focused on vocational training supported by fundamental and applied research.
Key dates
The first Mathematics class was given on November 4, 1964. Other important steps marked the development of our University.
Our assets
The University Polytechnique Hauts-de-France hosts over 12,000 students on human-sized campuses in Valenciennes, Cambrai and Maubeuge.
Our location
An exceptional location at the heart of Europe and the European market
- 3 international airports: Lille - Brussels - Paris
- Highways connected to European highways and serving all major business centers.
- A High-Speed train station: Valenciennes > Paris: 1hrs 40 Ter Valenciennes - Lille: 35 minutes
- 1 tram in Valenciennes including 3 stations on the Mont Houy Campus
