University of Franche-Comte: Statistics

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#1033 of 14,131 In the World
#389 of 2,785 In Europe
#30 of 224 In France
#2 of 6 In Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
#1 of 2 In Besancon
#271 of 1,097 For Landscape Architecture
Top50% For 116 other topics
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Enrollment
21,550
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
French;English
Acceptance rate
52%*

* 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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent, or special entrance examination
Academic CalendarSeptember to June
Enrollment21,550

Research profile

University of Franche-Comte is a world-class research university with 12,805 scientific papers published and 232,877 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.

Publications
12,805
Citations
232,877

University of Franche-Comte majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
6,014 / 143,085
Engineering
5,884 / 130,622
Chemistry
5,846 / 141,414
Physics
5,837 / 127,545
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,018 / 70,066
Quantum and Particle physics
4,439 / 88,339
Medicine
4,423 / 100,129
Computer Science
4,295 / 80,548
Environmental Science
3,896 / 89,263
Materials Science
3,432 / 75,596
Philosophy
2,865 / 24,970
Organic Chemistry
2,757 / 73,129
Genetics
2,502 / 63,903
Optical Engineering
2,410 / 55,865
Geology
2,319 / 52,860
Biochemistry
2,313 / 68,634
Mathematics
2,265 / 45,975
Pathology
2,055 / 58,698
Geography and Cartography
1,964 / 39,897
Political Science
1,954 / 24,099
Psychology
1,736 / 42,567
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,660 / 25,317
Statistics
1,625 / 34,033
Paleontology
1,588 / 40,400
Ecology
1,584 / 46,891
Electrical Engineering
1,544 / 26,782
Surgery
1,393 / 35,590
Telecommunications
1,246 / 24,970
Business
1,226 / 19,994
Immunology
1,121 / 29,269
History
1,104 / 22,214
Metallurgical Engineering
1,085 / 23,349
Law
1,083 / 23,243
Archaeology
999 / 21,500
Acoustical Engineering
951 / 15,678
Psychiatry
951 / 28,221
Mechanical Engineering
940 / 17,365
Sociology
937 / 25,065
Nanotechnology
886 / 18,981
Linguistics
871 / 12,484

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 74 233
1991 91 307
1992 101 366
1993 112 454
1994 119 489
1995 158 615
1996 181 747
1997 160 826
1998 195 1012
1999 239 1094
2000 202 1261
2001 198 1391
2002 220 1418
2003 249 1775
2004 269 2278
2005 292 2725
2006 369 3331
2007 403 3703
2008 475 4537
2009 453 5405
2010 563 6537
2011 667 7594
2012 733 9030
2013 736 11022
2014 863 13164
2015 875 15055
2016 630 15769
2017 479 16770
2018 373 15761
2019 430 17419
2020 429 19082
2021 451 22365
2022 392 19286
Academic rankings

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

  1. Jean-Luc Mélenchon

    Jean-Luc Mélenchon
    Born in
    Morocco Flag Morocco
    Years
    1951-.. (age 72)
    Enrolled in the University of Franche-Comte
    1969-1972 graduated with Bachelor of Philosophy
    Occupations
    journalisteditorial cartoonisthigh school teachercorrectorpolitician
    Biography

    Jean-Luc Antoine Pierre 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.

  2. Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine

    Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1948-.. (age 75)
    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.

  3. Abdoulaye Wade

    Abdoulaye Wade
    Born in
    Senegal Flag Senegal
    Years
    1926-.. (age 97)
    Occupations
    lawyerinternational forum participantpolitician
    Biography

    Abdoulaye Wade is a 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.

  4. Jean-Luc Lagarce

    Jean-Luc Lagarce
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1957-1995 (aged 38)
    Occupations
    librettistwriterplaywrightpoet
    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.

All 23 notable alumni

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

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