University of Bordeaux: Statistics

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#364 of 14,131 In the World
#144 of 2,785 In Europe
#5 of 224 In France
#1 of 14 In Nouvelle-Aquitaine
#1 of 2 In Bordeaux
#92 of 1,453 For Astrobiology
Top50% For 191 other topics
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Quick Review

Enrollment
54,000
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Acceptance rate
13%*

* The University of Bordeaux 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 RequirementsCompetitive admission
Academic CalendarSemesters
Enrollment54,000

Research profile

University of Bordeaux is a world-class research university with 93,303 scientific papers published and 2,344,867 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
93,303
Citations
2,344,867

University of Bordeaux majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
51,951 / 1,755,519
Chemistry
46,914 / 1,469,491
Engineering
41,476 / 1,140,681
Physics
41,248 / 1,134,818
Medicine
35,282 / 1,072,430
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
34,322 / 680,751
Environmental Science
29,803 / 861,997
Computer Science
29,426 / 882,187
Quantum and Particle physics
27,915 / 733,077
Organic Chemistry
25,203 / 771,264
Biochemistry
25,123 / 933,845
Genetics
23,998 / 888,801
Materials Science
23,823 / 650,484
Philosophy
19,093 / 228,703
Geology
18,088 / 575,097
Psychology
17,002 / 572,799
Geography and Cartography
15,178 / 425,725
Optical Engineering
14,607 / 401,573
Pathology
14,207 / 495,072
Mathematics
12,234 / 307,291
Ecology
12,185 / 423,978
Political Science
11,979 / 153,778
Paleontology
11,926 / 411,739
Statistics
9,787 / 256,265
Neuroscience
9,581 / 374,136
Psychiatry
9,517 / 328,480
History
8,958 / 261,102
Metallurgical Engineering
8,934 / 257,986
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
8,272 / 173,464
Sociology
8,165 / 231,028
Archaeology
8,140 / 252,770
Electrical Engineering
8,097 / 168,400
Surgery
7,567 / 237,604
Immunology
7,472 / 254,643
Astrophysics and Astronomy
6,970 / 233,241
Business
6,663 / 128,513
Law
6,654 / 146,215
Nanotechnology
6,481 / 216,643
Botany
6,223 / 228,372
Physical chemistry
6,034 / 184,753

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 785 5955
1993 866 6590
1994 878 7378
1995 876 8405
1996 876 9510
1997 826 10400
1998 911 11914
1999 876 13016
2000 993 14661
2001 934 15822
2002 1192 18364
2003 1122 20021
2004 1158 21865
2005 1222 26424
2006 1431 29794
2007 1573 32698
2008 1756 36955
2009 2174 41949
2010 2519 50862
2011 2768 60144
2012 3155 68780
2013 3489 79350
2014 4182 88164
2015 4843 96674
2016 4435 105154
2017 4427 114267
2018 4786 129347
2019 5135 145630
2020 5494 182017
2021 5202 207353
2022 4693 200972
2023 6269 209234
2024 4067 208033
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Bordeaux 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 170
Master's Degree 240
Doctoral Degree 380

All costs are in Euros (EUR).

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 Bordeaux.

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

University of Bordeaux alumni

  1. Émile Durkheim

    Émile Durkheim
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1858-1917 (aged 59)
    Occupations
    professorsociologistphilosopherhistorian of religionanthropologist
    Biography

    David Émile Durkheim was a French sociologist. Durkheim formally established the academic discipline of sociology and is commonly cited as one of the principal architects of modern social science, along with both Karl Marx and Max Weber.

  2. Hassan II

    Hassan II
    Born in
    Morocco Flag Morocco
    Years
    1929-1999 (aged 70)
    Enrolled in the University of Bordeaux
    Graduated with master's degree in law
    Occupations
    politicianmilitary leaderentrepreneurchancellordiplomat
    Biography

    Hassan II was King of Morocco from 1961 until his death in 1999. A member of the Alawi dynasty, he was the eldest son of King Mohammed V, and his second wife Princess Abla bint Tahar.

  3. Annie Ernaux

    Annie Ernaux
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1940-.. (age 85)
    Occupations
    writerfilm directorteacher
    Biography

    Annie Thérèse Blanche Ernaux is a French writer who was awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature "for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory". Her literary work, mostly autobiographical, maintains close links with sociology.

  4. Jacques Ellul

    Jacques Ellul
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1912-1994 (aged 82)
    Occupations
    philosopherwriterFrench resistance fightersociologistuniversity teacher
    Biography

    Jacques Ellul was a French philosopher, sociologist, lay theologian, and professor. Noted as a Christian anarchist, Ellul was a longtime professor of History and the Sociology of Institutions on the Faculty of Law and Economic Sciences at the University of Bordeaux. A prolific writer, he authored more than 60 books and more than 600 articles over his lifetime, many of which discussed propaganda, the impact of technology on society, and the interaction between religion and politics.

All 70 notable alumni

General information

Alternative names UB
Université de Bordeaux
Founded 1441
Motto « Sit lumine illustrant millennii » (« Que la lumière illumine les millénaires »)

Location and contacts

Address Bordeaux
France
City population 265,000
Phone +33 (0)5 57 57 10 10
Fax +33 (0)5 56 80 08 37

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