University of Avignon and the Vaucluse: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1917 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #649 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #69 of 224 | In France |
| #4 of 7 | In Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur |
| #573 of 2,945 | For Computational Linguistics |
| Top50% | For 60 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 6,434
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- univ-avignon.fr
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 40%*
* The University of Avignon and the Vaucluse 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 | September to June |
| Enrollment | 6,434 |
Research profile
University of Avignon and the Vaucluse has published 6,862 scientific papers with 140,436 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Philosophy, Geology, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Avignon and the Vaucluse majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 25 | 69 |
| 1993 | 24 | 66 |
| 1994 | 21 | 63 |
| 1995 | 31 | 66 |
| 1996 | 35 | 111 |
| 1997 | 35 | 106 |
| 1998 | 41 | 133 |
| 1999 | 80 | 153 |
| 2000 | 58 | 258 |
| 2001 | 76 | 292 |
| 2002 | 112 | 374 |
| 2003 | 96 | 478 |
| 2004 | 114 | 524 |
| 2005 | 122 | 719 |
| 2006 | 131 | 1009 |
| 2007 | 164 | 1377 |
| 2008 | 193 | 1760 |
| 2009 | 190 | 2104 |
| 2010 | 253 | 2469 |
| 2011 | 232 | 3175 |
| 2012 | 292 | 4032 |
| 2013 | 296 | 4720 |
| 2014 | 309 | 5694 |
| 2015 | 384 | 6203 |
| 2016 | 346 | 7022 |
| 2017 | 304 | 7614 |
| 2018 | 354 | 8497 |
| 2019 | 429 | 10077 |
| 2020 | 390 | 12267 |
| 2021 | 408 | 13933 |
| 2022 | 405 | 14094 |
| 2023 | 440 | 14896 |
| 2024 | 319 | 14165 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Avignon and the Vaucluse 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 | Resident Tuition | Non-Resident Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | €170 | €2,770 |
| Graduate | €240 | €3,770 |
| Doctoral | €380 | €3,770 |
Currency: Euro (€)
The University of Avignon and the Vaucluse 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 University of Avignon and the Vaucluse.
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 | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Diplôme universitaire de technologie | Bioengineering, Business and Commerce, Packaging Technology |
|---|---|
| Licence | Administration, Biological and Life Sciences, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geography, History, Law, Management, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physics, Public Administration, Sports |
| Licence professionnelle | Agricultural Engineering, Banking, Economics, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Information Management, International Business, Management, Medical Technology, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, Tourism, Transport Management |
| Master | Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Geography, History, International Business, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages, Social Policy, Soil Science, Sports |
| Doctorat | Agronomy, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mechanics, Sports |
Notable alumni
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Nostradamus
- Occupations
- physicianpharmacistwriterphysician writermathematician
- Biography
-
Michel de Nostredame, usually Latinised as Nostradamus, was a French astrologer, apothecary, physician, and reputed seer, who is best known for his book Les Prophéties (published in 1555), a collection of 942 poetic quatrains allegedly predicting future events.
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Pierre Gassendi
- Enrolled in the University of Avignon and the Vaucluse
- Studied in 1612-1614
- Occupations
- naturalistastronomertheologianphysicistwriter
- Biography
-
Pierre Gassendi was a French philosopher, Catholic priest, astronomer, and mathematician. While he held a church position in south-east France, he also spent much time in Paris, where he was a leader of a group of free-thinking intellectuals. He was also an active observational scientist, publishing the first data on the transit of Mercury in 1631. The lunar crater Gassendi is named after him.
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Jean-Baptiste Morin
- Enrolled in the University of Avignon and the Vaucluse
- 1611-1613 studied medicine
- Occupations
- professorphysicianastronomerastrologermathematician
- Biography
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Jean-Baptiste Morin, also known by the Latinized name as Morinus, was a French mathematician, astrologer, and astronomer.
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Claude-François Achard
- Occupations
- physician writerlexicographer
- Biography
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Claude-François Achard was a French physician and author. He was the founder of the first public library in Marseille. He was the author of several books, including the first French-Provençal dictionary.
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Bernardo Luis Cotoner y Ballester
- Occupations
- inquisitor
- Biography
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Bernado Luis Cotoner y Ballester, son of Antonio Cotoner y Vallobar in his second marriage, dedicated his life to the study of law, and at the University of Avignon received his Tassels both in Canon law and Roman Law.
University of Avignon and the Vaucluse faculties and divisions
| Centre : Computer Science | Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts, Literature and Languages | English, French, History, Italian, Literature, Spanish |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Communication Studies, Geography, History, Information Sciences |
| Faculty : Law, Economics and Management | Business Administration, International Economics, Private Law, Public Law, Social Policy |
| Faculty : Sciences, Technology and Health | Agronomy, Applied Mathematics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Food Technology, Geological Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Sports |
| Institute : Technology | Agrobiology, Banking, Bioengineering, Business and Commerce, Insurance, Molecular Biology, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UAPV Université d'Avignon et des pays de Vaucluse |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation |
| Motto | Ne pas attendre l'avenir, le faire ! The future is ours to build |
| Colors | yellow, orange |
Location and contacts
| Address | 74, rue Louis-Pasteur Avignon, 84029 France |
|---|---|
| City population | 92,000 |