Toulouse Capitole University

Toulouse Capitole University (Université Toulouse Capitole) is a major public university located in Toulouse, southwestern France. It specializes in law, economics, management, and political science, and is one of the leading institutions in France for these disciplines. The university traces its origins to the historic University of Toulouse, founded in 1229, and was formally established in its modern form in 1970 as part of the division of the University of Toulouse into three separate institutions. It adopted its current name, Université Toulouse Capitole, in 2014. The university is known for its strong research output, particularly through its laboratories and research centers in economics, law, and management, and it maintains close ties with the business and legal communities. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, and attracts students from across France and around the world.