University of Nantes: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #597 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #240 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #16 of 224 | In France |
| #1 of 15 | In Pays de la Loire |
| #1 of 7 | In Nantes |
| #125 of 1,011 | For Cosmetology |
| Top50% | For 158 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Enrollment
- 37,252
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- univ-nantes.fr
- Languages
- French;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent, or special entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 37,252 |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for University of Nantes based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Nantes is a world-class research university with 36,198 scientific papers published and 697,003 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, and Genetics.
University of Nantes majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 152 | 859 |
| 1992 | 151 | 907 |
| 1993 | 154 | 917 |
| 1994 | 156 | 1037 |
| 1995 | 205 | 1106 |
| 1996 | 186 | 1204 |
| 1997 | 228 | 1337 |
| 1998 | 262 | 1499 |
| 1999 | 270 | 1817 |
| 2000 | 293 | 1948 |
| 2001 | 327 | 2278 |
| 2002 | 472 | 2826 |
| 2003 | 413 | 3313 |
| 2004 | 403 | 3653 |
| 2005 | 486 | 4258 |
| 2006 | 690 | 5755 |
| 2007 | 732 | 6994 |
| 2008 | 994 | 9067 |
| 2009 | 1054 | 11284 |
| 2010 | 986 | 13674 |
| 2011 | 1298 | 17544 |
| 2012 | 1463 | 21398 |
| 2013 | 1598 | 25637 |
| 2014 | 1730 | 30302 |
| 2015 | 1776 | 33407 |
| 2016 | 1901 | 36917 |
| 2017 | 1938 | 40281 |
| 2018 | 2092 | 45857 |
| 2019 | 2264 | 52025 |
| 2020 | 2508 | 63431 |
| 2021 | 2638 | 77045 |
| 2022 | 2640 | 80075 |
| 2023 | 2589 | 81239 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 159,60 per annum (EUR) |
|---|
The University of Nantes 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 Nantes.
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 | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Management, Mass Communication, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Physics, Social Sciences, Technology |
|---|---|
| Licence professionnelle | Agronomy, Arts and Humanities, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Design, Law, Management, Mass Communication, Social Sciences, Technology, Telecommunications Services |
| Certification professionnelle | Computer Engineering, Engineering |
| Diplôme d'État | Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Diplôme d'ingénieur | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Materials Engineering |
| Master | Accountancy, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Studies, European Studies, European Union Law, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Information Sciences, International Law, International Studies, Labour Law, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Maritime Law, Mechanical Engineering, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychology, Public Law, Robotics, Social and Preventive Medicine, Sociology, Sports, Teacher Training, Urban Studies |
| Doctorat | Applied Mathematics, Astronomy and Space Science, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography (Human), Health Sciences, History, Immunology, Information Sciences, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Maritime Law, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Nuclear Physics, Nutrition, Philosophy, Plant Pathology, Private Law, Public Law, Sports, Telecommunications Engineering, Thermal Engineering |
| Certificat de spécialité | Medicine |
University of Nantes alumni
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Sylvie Tellier
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestantmodel
- Biography
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Sylvie Tellier is a French television personality, businesswoman and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss France 2002. Previously, Tellier had been crowned Miss Lyon 2001, becoming the seventh woman from Rhône-Alpes to be crowned Miss France. As Miss France, Tellier also competed at Miss Universe 2002.
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Jean-Marc Ayrault
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jean-Marc Ayrault is a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 15 May 2012 to 31 March 2014. He later was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2016 to 2017. He previously was Mayor of Nantes from 1989 to 2012 and led the Socialist Party group in the National Assembly from 1997 to 2012.
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François Bégaudeau
- Occupations
- teacherliterary criticpoetactorfilm actor
- Biography
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François Bégaudeau is a French writer, journalist, and actor. He is best known for co-writing and starring in Entre les murs (2008), a film based on his 2006 novel of the same name. The film won the Palme d'Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 2009.
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Sarah El Haïry
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Sarah El Haïry is a French politician of the Democratic Movement (MoDem) who has been serving as Secretary of State for Biodiversity in the government of Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne since 2023.
University of Nantes faculties and divisions
| Centre : Lifelong Education | Continuing Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics and Management | Economics, Management |
| Faculty : Foreign Languages and Cultures | Arabic, Chinese, English, German, Italian, Japanese, Modern Languages, Portuguese, Russian, Slavic Languages, Spanish |
| Faculty : History, History of Art and Archaeology | Archaeology, Art History, History |
| Faculty : Law and Political Sciences | Law, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Letters and Languages | Classical Languages, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Educational Sciences, Information Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Medicine and Medical Technology | Biological and Life Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Psychology | Psychology |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Astronomy and Space Science, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Physics, Radiophysics, Seismology, Sports |
| Faculty : Sociology | Sociology |
| Faculty : Sports | Physical Education, Sports |
| Institute : Economics and Management (IAE Nantes) | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Management |
| Institute : French for Foreigners (i-FLE) | French, French Studies |
| Institute : Geography and Regional Development (IGARUN) | Geography, Regional Planning |
| Institute : Preparatory Administrative Studies (IPAG) | Administration |
| Institute : Teacher Training (INSPE) | Teacher Trainers Education, Teacher Training |
| Institute : Technology (IUT Nantes) | Business Administration, Data Processing, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Public Administration, Technology, Thermal Engineering |
| Institute : Technology (IUT, La Roche-sur-Yon) | Bioengineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Public Administration, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Institute : Technology (IUT, Saint-Nazaire) | Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Sales Techniques, Technology |
| School : Engineering (Polytech' Nantes) | Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Materials Engineering, Thermal Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | UN Université de Nantes |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1460 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation |
| Colors | navy blue, khaki green |
Location and contacts
| Address | BP 13522 1, quai de Tourville Nantes, 44035 France |
|---|---|
| City population | 321,000 |