The Université populaire de Caen (Popular University or People's University of Caen) is a free university created in October 2002 by

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in the north-western French city of Caen. It functions on a guiding principle of exemption from

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. Access to the Popular University does not require any academic qualifications, and is open to all. It does not have any examinations nor does it award diplomas.

Teaching venues

The seminars of the university take place in the following locations: * Tocqueville amphitheatre,

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* Mancel coffee, Caen Castle * Museum of the Fine arts of Caen, Caen Castle * Room in the Panta Theatre, Caen

External links

Université populaire de CaenHomepage of the Université Populaire de Lyon
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article on the subject.'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Popular University of Caen Popular education Free universities Educational institutions established in 2002 2002 establishments in France

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