Paris-Saclay Faculty of Sciences

The Paris-Saclay Faculty of Sciences, previously known as the Paris-Sud Faculty of Sciences, is a school within Paris-Saclay University, specializing in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Established in 1956, it became part of the broader restructuring of the University of Paris. In 2019, it adopted its current structure. Christine Paulin-Mohring has served as dean since 2016. The faculty offers undergraduate and graduate programs, with undergraduates enrolled through the Paris-Saclay Undergraduate School.

Recent investments have expanded the faculty and modernized facilities. In 2020, Paris-Saclay ranked first globally in mathematics and ninth worldwide in physics by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). The institution is renowned for its research contributions and distinguished alumni, including Nobel laureates such as Albert Fert and Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, and Fields Medal recipients like Ngô Bảo Châu and Wendelin Werner.

Historically, post-WWII growth in nuclear physics led the University of Paris to establish facilities near Orsay. In 1956, Irène and Frédéric Joliot-Curie facilitated moving teaching activities there, leading to the Orsay Center's independence by 1965. Today, it spans a 236-hectare campus with over 40 research units in particle physics, nanoscience, and other advanced fields, solidifying its reputation as a hub for scientific innovation and academic excellence.