This page describes the host institution for USAC study abroad programs in Pau, France. The University of Pau is a major educational institution serving over 13,000 students across multiple colleges, polytechnic institutes, and professional institutes, with approximately 8,440 students at the main Pau campus where USAC classes and offices are located. As a study abroad student, you'll be based on an attractive, spacious campus situated in the northern part of Pau, about a mile and a half from the city center. The campus offers comprehensive facilities to support your academic and student life, including multiple libraries for research and study, two large dining halls and a café for meals, several residence halls for on-campus housing, and excellent sports facilities including rugby and soccer fields, an impressive indoor climbing wall, and a track for fitness and recreation. The campus benefits from excellent connectivity to Pau's city center and surrounding areas through a convenient bus system; you can purchase an economical unlimited monthly pass for regular commuting, and buses also run directly to the airport and other nearby cities, making it easy to explore the region. This well-integrated location allows you to experience both university campus life and access to Pau's cultural offerings and natural attractions, including proximity to the Pyrenees mountains. USAC's presence on this established university campus means you'll study and live alongside French and international students, enriching your cultural immersion while benefiting from the university's academic resources and student support services.