Paris University is a typical medieval university in Western Europe. It was formed in the first half of 12 century. 1200, approved by the imperial edict issued by King Philip II of France, was officially born. The University of Paris has gathered scholars from all over Europe. It is said that there were as many as 50,000 students in Paris University. This is mainly because the University of Paris, like other universities in medieval Western Europe, uses Latin for teaching, so it can accept students who are familiar with Latin in European countries.