University of French Polynesia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3656 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1038 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #119 of 224 | In France |
| #921 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 2,944
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.upf.pf
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 52%*
* The University of French Polynesia 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) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 2,944 |
Research profile
University of French Polynesia has published 2,784 scientific papers with 51,535 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Philosophy, Engineering, Chemistry, and Medicine.
University of French Polynesia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 38 |
| 1994 | 17 | 30 |
| 1995 | 15 | 51 |
| 1996 | 15 | 57 |
| 1997 | 8 | 48 |
| 1998 | 13 | 116 |
| 1999 | 9 | 82 |
| 2000 | 24 | 172 |
| 2001 | 23 | 196 |
| 2002 | 24 | 233 |
| 2003 | 38 | 364 |
| 2004 | 37 | 454 |
| 2005 | 37 | 436 |
| 2006 | 46 | 573 |
| 2007 | 38 | 551 |
| 2008 | 51 | 694 |
| 2009 | 61 | 787 |
| 2010 | 69 | 863 |
| 2011 | 80 | 1158 |
| 2012 | 78 | 1267 |
| 2013 | 77 | 1300 |
| 2014 | 102 | 1512 |
| 2015 | 154 | 1508 |
| 2016 | 134 | 3385 |
| 2017 | 100 | 3069 |
| 2018 | 188 | 3166 |
| 2019 | 259 | 3313 |
| 2020 | 181 | 3524 |
| 2021 | 191 | 4180 |
| 2022 | 184 | 4393 |
| 2023 | 232 | 4988 |
| 2024 | 159 | 4756 |
| 2025 | 94 | 4500 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of French Polynesia 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 (XPF) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 300,000 |
| Master's Degree | 400,000 |
| Doctorate Degree | 500,000 |
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 French Polynesia.
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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Licence | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medical Technology, Medicine, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Physics, Public Administration, Regional Studies, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Licence professionnelle | Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Hotel and Restaurant |
| Master | Arts and Humanities, Educational Sciences, Environmental Studies, Law, Management, Regional Studies, Social Sciences, Teacher Training |
Notable alumni
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Vaimalama Chaves
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestant
- Biography
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Vaimalama "Vaï" Chaves is a French singer, beauty pageant titleholder, and model who was crowned Miss France 2019. Chaves had previously won Miss Tahiti 2018 and became the fifth representative from French Polynesia to win the Miss France title.
University of French Polynesia faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Law, Economics and Management | Accountancy, Economics, Law, Management |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Literature, Languages, Arts and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Development Studies, English, French, Geography, History, Island Studies, Literature, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| Department/Division : Sciences, Technology and Health Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Health Sciences, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physical Engineering, Physics, Technology |
| Institute : Confucious | Chinese |
| Institute : Teacher Training (INSPE) | Teacher Trainers Education, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | UPF Université de la Polynésie Française |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campus d'Outumaoro - B.P. 6570 Punaauia, Tahiti, 98702 France |
|---|---|
| City population | 29,000 |