University of Mons: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1221 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #473 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #10 of 63 | In Belgium |
| #1 of 5 | In Mons |
| #140 of 1,009 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 117 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 10,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.umons.ac.be
- Languages
- French;English
- Acceptance rate
- 41%*
* The University of Mons 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 or recognized equivalent; Entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to September (September - December; January-May; June-September) |
| Enrollment | 10,000 |
Research profile
University of Mons is a world-class research university with 19,571 scientific papers published and 587,812 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
University of Mons majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 167 | 1214 |
| 1994 | 221 | 1458 |
| 1995 | 208 | 1658 |
| 1996 | 218 | 2175 |
| 1997 | 239 | 2126 |
| 1998 | 240 | 2232 |
| 1999 | 277 | 2764 |
| 2000 | 250 | 3194 |
| 2001 | 282 | 3840 |
| 2002 | 322 | 4448 |
| 2003 | 304 | 5103 |
| 2004 | 358 | 5896 |
| 2005 | 386 | 7348 |
| 2006 | 372 | 8133 |
| 2007 | 418 | 9397 |
| 2008 | 417 | 10956 |
| 2009 | 457 | 12356 |
| 2010 | 492 | 13680 |
| 2011 | 631 | 16623 |
| 2012 | 701 | 20551 |
| 2013 | 740 | 24094 |
| 2014 | 719 | 26290 |
| 2015 | 745 | 29321 |
| 2016 | 827 | 32120 |
| 2017 | 853 | 33004 |
| 2018 | 816 | 32874 |
| 2019 | 871 | 34555 |
| 2020 | 1058 | 38780 |
| 2021 | 995 | 42168 |
| 2022 | 1005 | 39275 |
| 2023 | 953 | 40760 |
| 2024 | 811 | 39140 |
| 2025 | 682 | 34206 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Mons 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 | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €840 |
| Master's Degree | €840 |
| PhD | €840 |
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 Mons.
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 | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelier (enseignement universitaire et enseignement supérieur de type long) | Administration, Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Networks, Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Sciences, Software Engineering, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Master | Administration, Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Networks, Data Processing, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Health Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Occupational Health, Pharmacy, Physics, Psychology, Social Work, Teacher Training, Town Planning |
| Doctorat | Biology, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Town Planning |
Notable alumni
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Elio Di Rupo
- Occupations
- politicianchemist
- Biography
-
Elio Di Rupo is a Belgian politician who served as the prime minister of Belgium from 2011 to 2014, heading the Di Rupo Government, and as minister-president of Wallonia for three non-consecutive terms between 1999 and 2024. He was the first francophone to hold the prime ministership since Paul Vanden Boeynants in 1979, and the country's first socialist prime minister since Edmond Leburton left office in 1974. Di Rupo was also Belgium's first prime minister of non-Belgian descent, and the world's second openly gay person and first openly gay man to be head of government in modern times.
-
Yaël Nazé
- Enrolled in the University of Mons
- Studied in 2009
- Occupations
- astrophysicistastronomeruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Yaël Nazé is a Belgian astrophysicist, author and professor at the University of Liège. She specializes in massive stars and their interactions with their surroundings. In her research, she has worked with images and data collected from various space telescopes and has worked on creating new observation satellites.
University of Mons faculties and divisions
| Campus : Charleroi | Administration, Biology, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Data Processing, Educational Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Statistics |
|---|---|
| Campus : Mons | Administration, American Studies, Architecture, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Networks, Criminology, Danish, Data Processing, Dutch, Economics, Educational Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, German, Italian, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Medicine, Metal Techniques, Mining Engineering, Occupational Health, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Russian, Safety Engineering, Social Sciences, Social Work, Spanish, Teacher Training, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation |
General information
| Alternative names | UMONS Université de Mons |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Accreditation | Wallonia-Brussels Federation (Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Place du Parc, 20 Mons, 7000 Belgium |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |