University of Franche-Comte: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1011 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #386 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #36 of 224 | In France |
| #2 of 6 | In Bourgogne-Franche-Comte |
| #1 of 2 | In Besancon |
| #230 of 1,249 | For Landscape Architecture |
| Top50% | For 126 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 21,550
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.univ-fcomte.fr
- Languages
- French;English
- Acceptance rate
- 33%*
* The University of Franche-Comte 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 | 21,550 |
Research profile
University of Franche-Comte is a world-class research university with 15,437 scientific papers published and 307,832 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Materials Science.
University of Franche-Comte majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 103 | 361 |
| 1992 | 103 | 441 |
| 1993 | 124 | 548 |
| 1994 | 130 | 587 |
| 1995 | 177 | 741 |
| 1996 | 195 | 886 |
| 1997 | 170 | 941 |
| 1998 | 215 | 1148 |
| 1999 | 258 | 1279 |
| 2000 | 219 | 1412 |
| 2001 | 213 | 1535 |
| 2002 | 296 | 1776 |
| 2003 | 317 | 2040 |
| 2004 | 342 | 2566 |
| 2005 | 356 | 3118 |
| 2006 | 458 | 3980 |
| 2007 | 498 | 4493 |
| 2008 | 540 | 5521 |
| 2009 | 547 | 6483 |
| 2010 | 671 | 7829 |
| 2011 | 793 | 9246 |
| 2012 | 834 | 10946 |
| 2013 | 864 | 14179 |
| 2014 | 992 | 17465 |
| 2015 | 1019 | 19786 |
| 2016 | 746 | 20616 |
| 2017 | 516 | 21201 |
| 2018 | 434 | 21614 |
| 2019 | 472 | 22479 |
| 2020 | 452 | 24653 |
| 2021 | 487 | 25251 |
| 2022 | 456 | 23636 |
| 2023 | 780 | 22134 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 2770 (BA) 3770 (MA) (EUR) |
|---|
The University of Franche-Comte 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 Franche-Comte.
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 | Administration, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Physics, Sports |
|---|---|
| Licence professionnelle | Banking, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Studies, Law, Social Work |
| Certification professionnelle | Computer Engineering, Engineering |
| Diplôme d'État | Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Diplôme d'ingénieur | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microelectronics |
| Master | Administration, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Cell Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Geology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Public Law, Science Education, Sports, Statistics, Teacher Training, Water Science |
| Doctorat | Arts and Humanities, Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, History, Law, Pharmacy, Physics, Social Sciences, Sports, Welfare and Protective Services |
University of Franche-Comte alumni
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Jean-Luc Mélenchon
- Enrolled in the University of Franche-Comte
- 1969-1972 graduated with Bachelor of Philosophy
- Occupations
- politiciancorrectorhigh school teachereditorial cartoonistjournalist
- Biography
-
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is a French politician who was a member of the National Assembly for the 4th constituency of Bouches-du-Rhône from 2017 to 2022. He led the La France Insoumise group in the National Assembly from 2017 to 2021. Mélenchon has run three times in elections for president of France; in 2012 and 2017, and a strong third in the 2022 election, where he narrowly missed continuing on to the second round in France's two-round voting system.
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Abdoulaye Wade
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participantlawyer
- Biography
-
Abdoulaye Wade is a French then Senegalese politician who was President of Senegal from 2000 to 2012. He is also the Secretary-General of the Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS), having led the party since it was founded in 1974. A long-time opposition leader, he ran for President four times, beginning in 1978, before he was elected in 2000. He won re-election in 2007 with a majority in the first round, but in 2012 he was defeated in a controversial bid for a third term.
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Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine
- Occupations
- singer-songwriter
- Biography
-
Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine is a French pop-rock singer and songwriter. He was born on 21 July 1948 in the town of Dole in the Jura département.
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Jean-Luc Lagarce
- Occupations
- poetplaywrightwriterlibrettist
- Biography
-
Jean-Luc Lagarce was a French actor, theatre director and playwright. Although only moderately successful during his lifetime, since his death he has become one of the most widely-produced contemporary French playwrights.
University of Franche-Comte faculties and divisions
| Centre : Applied Linguistics | Applied Linguistics |
|---|---|
| Centre : Distance Education | Administration, Economics, History, Mathematics, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences (SLHS) | Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Geography, History, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Musicology, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Theatre |
| Faculty : Law, Economics and Political Science, Management (SJEPG) | Administration, Economics, Law, Management, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Physics, Technology, Waste Management |
| Faculty : Science, Technology and Industrial Management (STGI) | Administration, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Water Science |
| Faculty : Sports (STAPS) | Physical Education, Sports |
| Institute : Business Administration (IAE) | Private Administration |
| Institute : Engineering (ISIFC) | Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering |
| Institute : Preparatory Administrative Studies (IPAG) | Administration |
| Institute : Teacher Training and Education (INSPE) | Business Education, Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Trainers Education, Teacher Training |
| Institute : Technology (IUT Belfort-Montbéliard) | Business and Commerce, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Studies, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Thermal Engineering |
| Institute : Technology (IUT Besançon-Vesoul) | Business Administration, Chemistry, Hygiene, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Technology, Transport and Communications |
General information
| Alternative names | UFC University of Franche-Comté Université de Franche-Comté |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1423 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1, rue Claude Goudimel Besançon, 25030 France |
|---|---|
| City population | 118,000 |