University of Franche-Comte: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1085 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #423 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #40 of 224 | In France |
| #2 of 6 | In Bourgogne-Franche-Comte |
| #1 of 2 | In Besancon |
| #277 of 1,118 | For Landscape Architecture |
| Top50% | For 127 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 21,677
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.univ-fcomte.fr
- Languages
- French;English
- Acceptance rate
- 32%*
* 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 | 21,677 |
Research profile
University of Franche-Comte is a world-class research university with 18,090 scientific papers published and 392,073 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
University of Franche-Comte majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 152 | 627 |
| 1994 | 160 | 672 |
| 1995 | 198 | 867 |
| 1996 | 252 | 1060 |
| 1997 | 201 | 1120 |
| 1998 | 240 | 1342 |
| 1999 | 300 | 1503 |
| 2000 | 240 | 1635 |
| 2001 | 237 | 1822 |
| 2002 | 342 | 2098 |
| 2003 | 353 | 2613 |
| 2004 | 351 | 3050 |
| 2005 | 400 | 3914 |
| 2006 | 473 | 4763 |
| 2007 | 514 | 5502 |
| 2008 | 591 | 6705 |
| 2009 | 631 | 7655 |
| 2010 | 752 | 9273 |
| 2011 | 831 | 10979 |
| 2012 | 897 | 12982 |
| 2013 | 937 | 16728 |
| 2014 | 1060 | 19341 |
| 2015 | 1049 | 21782 |
| 2016 | 743 | 22664 |
| 2017 | 509 | 23639 |
| 2018 | 452 | 23795 |
| 2019 | 523 | 24823 |
| 2020 | 494 | 27533 |
| 2021 | 549 | 29360 |
| 2022 | 537 | 27093 |
| 2023 | 922 | 25789 |
| 2024 | 949 | 24470 |
| 2025 | 389 | 22019 |
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
- secondary school teachercorrectorpoliticianjournalisteditorial cartoonist
- Biography
-
Jean-Luc Antoine Pierre Mélenchon is a French politician who has been the de facto leader of the movement La France Insoumise (LFI) since it was established in 2016. He was the deputy in the National Assembly for the 4th constituency of Bouches-du-Rhône from 2017 to 2022 and led the La France Insoumise group in the National Assembly from 2017 to 2021. Mélenchon was previously elected as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) in 2009 and reelected in 2014. He has run for President of France three times, in 2012, 2017 and 2022. In 2022, he came within 1.2 percentage points of reaching the second round in France's two-round voting system.
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Abdoulaye Wade
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Abdoulaye Wade is a Senegalese politician who served as the third 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. Assuming office at 73, Wade was the oldest person to occupy the post.
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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
- librettistpoetcinematographerfilm screenwriterfilm director
- 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 |