The University of Paris is one of the most prestigious educational institutions in France, known for its exceptional academics and research programs. It was established in the 12th century, making it one of the oldest universities in the world. While the University of Paris is widely recognized by this name, it is also referred to as La Sorbonne, after the Sorbonne building which houses many of its faculties. Additionally, it is sometimes called simply Paris University or the Paris-Sorbonne University. Other synonyms for the University of Paris include Universite Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, Universite Paris-Saclay, and Universite Paris Sciences et Lettres.