UPMC (Université Pierre et Marie Curie) is the Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris VI). UPMC is one of Europe’s largest science and medical schools and research institutions. It is ranked by many as one of the top 3 universities in France, and leads the way in its own field of sciences. Formerly part of the University of Paris, UPMC became an independent university in 1968, when, amidst a cultural revolution in Paris, several faculties seceded from their parent university. Naturally, each of these newly-founded independent universities was already specialised in a certain field, which led to each own being renown for that particular field. Most of UPMC’s facilities are concentrated in the Jussieu campus, on the bank of the Seine in central Paris, so the Parisian life is always an intricate part of students' life. Plus, all students under 25 have free entrance to all permanent exhibitions at Parisian museums, as well as reductions for most temporary exhibits and guided visits. Getting to UPMC is pretty easy. Just get the metro to Jussieu station, on lines 7 and 10, or the RER to Gare d’Austerlitz. Alternatively, hop on one of many buses servicing the area (86, 87, 89).