[6] It is also a founding member of the Sunrise Alliance, created in 2024 and funded by the European Union,[7] with other smaller-sized universities in non-metropolitan areas.

The overarching goal is to form humanist scientists and technologists capable of solving problems within a conscious and ethical framework of environmental, social, and societal consequences.

[11] It also hosts 2 Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EPOG+[12] and EMSSE[13]), alongside other prestigious universities throughout Europe.

[16] UTC has established six areas of research as institute priorities: biotechnology, energy and the environment, nanotechnology, computation and information technology, and media and the arts.

UTC's 6-hectare (15-acre) campus is part of the city of Compiègne, 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Paris, and overlooks the Oise River with a blend of traditional and modern architecture.

Notable alumni and faculty includes: In 2005, UTC created with Shanghai University, UTT and UTBM[19] the Sino-European School of Technology (UTSEUS), a multi-disciplinary structure devoted to foundational engineering education, research, and innovation.