Francois Rabelais University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #810 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #331 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #26 of 224 | In France |
| #1 of 4 | In Centre-Val de Loire |
| #99 of 1,018 | For Entomology |
| Top50% | For 132 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 27,388
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- univ-tours.fr
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 57%*
* Francois Rabelais University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent, or special entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 27,388 |
Research profile
Francois Rabelais University is a world-class research university with 28,392 scientific papers published and 582,782 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Biochemistry.
Francois Rabelais University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 93 | 541 |
| 1994 | 109 | 533 |
| 1995 | 122 | 590 |
| 1996 | 140 | 774 |
| 1997 | 212 | 900 |
| 1998 | 176 | 1009 |
| 1999 | 168 | 1263 |
| 2000 | 225 | 1456 |
| 2001 | 277 | 1680 |
| 2002 | 307 | 2219 |
| 2003 | 354 | 2770 |
| 2004 | 376 | 3503 |
| 2005 | 496 | 4584 |
| 2006 | 606 | 5732 |
| 2007 | 624 | 6958 |
| 2008 | 654 | 8339 |
| 2009 | 913 | 10173 |
| 2010 | 874 | 12005 |
| 2011 | 881 | 14042 |
| 2012 | 1063 | 16519 |
| 2013 | 1042 | 19533 |
| 2014 | 1181 | 22135 |
| 2015 | 1227 | 23374 |
| 2016 | 1293 | 24793 |
| 2017 | 1289 | 26955 |
| 2018 | 1495 | 29954 |
| 2019 | 1603 | 34857 |
| 2020 | 1784 | 45411 |
| 2021 | 1909 | 54457 |
| 2022 | 1814 | 52451 |
| 2023 | 1790 | 54006 |
| 2024 | 1544 | 52839 |
| 2025 | 1412 | 48548 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Francois Rabelais University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,770 |
| Master's Degree | 3,770 |
| Doctorate Degree | 4,770 |
The currency used is EUR (Euro).
Francois Rabelais University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Francois Rabelais University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licence | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Law, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Physics, Social Sciences, Technology |
|---|---|
| Licence professionnelle | Biology, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Law, Management, Social Sciences, Technology |
| Diplôme d'État | Medicine, Midwifery, Pharmacy |
| Diplôme d'ingénieur | Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Master | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Management, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Teacher Training, Technology |
| Doctorat | Art History, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Modern Languages, Music, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics, Social Sciences |
| Certificat de spécialité | Medicine |
Francois Rabelais University alumni
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Bruno Latour
- Enrolled in Francois Rabelais University
- In 1975 graduated with doctorate in France in philosophy
- Occupations
- writerphilosopheranthropologistprofessorsociologist
- Biography
-
Bruno Latour was a French philosopher, anthropologist and sociologist. He was especially known for his work in the field of science and technology studies (STS). After teaching at the École des Mines de Paris (Centre de Sociologie de l'Innovation) from 1982 to 2006, he became a professor at Sciences Po Paris (2006–2017), where he was the scientific director of the Sciences Po Medialab. He retired from several university activities in 2017. He was also a Centennial Professor at the London School of Economics.
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Laurent Nuñez
- Occupations
- politicianofficial
- Biography
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Laurent Marie Joseph Nuñez-Belda is a French senior civil servant and politician who has served as Minister of the Interior in the second government of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu since 12 October 2025.
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Harry Roselmack
- Occupations
- film producernews presenterscreenwriterfilm editorfilm director
- Biography
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Harry Roselmack is a French radio and TV journalist of Martiniquan descent.
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Okan Bayülgen
- Occupations
- film actorradio personalitystage actor
- Biography
-
Kaan Okan Bayülgen is a Turkish actor, theater founder, variety, talk show host, comedian, photographer, dubbing performer, writer, director.
Francois Rabelais University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Renaissance Studies | Medieval Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Archaeology, Art History, Educational Sciences, History, Music, Musicology, Psychology, Sociology |
| Faculty : Law, Economics and Social Sciences | Economics, Geography, Law, Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Letters and Languages | English, Foreign Languages Education, German, Italian, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Animal Husbandry, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Physics, Physiology |
| Institute : Lifelong Education | Continuing Education |
| Institute : Technology (IUT Blois) | Materials Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Institute : Technology (IUT Tours) | Bioengineering, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Electrical Engineering, Sales Techniques, Social Work, Technology |
| School : Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | UFR François Rabelais University Université François Rabelais |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation |
Location and contacts
| Address | 60 Rue du Plat d'Etain Tours, 37020 France |
|---|---|
| City population | 139,000 |