The
University of Paris ,
metonymically known as the
Sorbonne , was a
French university, founded circa 1150 in
Paris,
France, recognised 1200 by
King Philip II and 1215 by
Pope Innocent III, as one of the first universities. Reputed for its academic performance notably in
theology and
philosophy, it introduced many European academic as well as student traditions, such as
student nations. The university is colloquially referred to as the
Sorbonne after its collegiate institution,
Collège de Sorbonne, founded around 1257 by
Robert de Sorbon.