University of Nantes: Statistics

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#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
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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 Rate70%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent, or special entrance examination
Academic CalendarOctober to June (October - February; February-June)
Enrollment37,252

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.

Publications
36,198
Citations
697,003

University of Nantes majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
20,615 / 526,450
Chemistry
18,754 / 489,293
Engineering
16,966 / 365,873
Physics
16,707 / 374,637
Medicine
13,503 / 323,178
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
13,221 / 163,097
Environmental Science
12,679 / 275,853
Quantum and Particle physics
11,923 / 270,384
Computer Science
11,259 / 225,891
Genetics
10,150 / 276,914
Organic Chemistry
9,897 / 254,971
Biochemistry
9,787 / 278,258
Materials Science
9,237 / 221,929
Philosophy
7,720 / 68,256
Geology
7,613 / 171,020
Pathology
6,714 / 177,105
Mathematics
6,105 / 102,840
Geography and Cartography
5,933 / 104,430
Psychology
5,616 / 114,508
Statistics
5,040 / 91,065
Optical Engineering
5,022 / 109,163
Political Science
4,957 / 41,545
Paleontology
4,736 / 112,363
Surgery
4,561 / 109,492
Ecology
4,531 / 108,123
Immunology
4,392 / 124,665
Metallurgical Engineering
4,366 / 110,486
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,291 / 61,407
Business
3,556 / 47,323
Electrical Engineering
3,430 / 65,431
History
3,429 / 53,321
Psychiatry
3,208 / 72,574
Archaeology
3,024 / 50,618
Law
2,941 / 37,593
Chemical Engineering
2,846 / 85,527
Physical chemistry
2,831 / 85,882
Nanotechnology
2,780 / 77,558
Astrophysics and Astronomy
2,756 / 75,105
Sociology
2,746 / 51,261
Oncology and Cancer research
2,719 / 78,546

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
Academic rankings

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

  1. Sylvie Tellier

    Sylvie Tellier
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1978-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    beauty pageant contestantmodel
    Biography

    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.

  2. Jean-Marc Ayrault

    Jean-Marc Ayrault
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1950-.. (age 74)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    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.

  3. François Bégaudeau

    François Bégaudeau
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1971-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    teacherliterary criticpoetactorfilm actor
    Biography

    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.

  4. Sarah El Haïry

    Sarah El Haïry
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1989-.. (age 35)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    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.

All 41 notable alumni

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

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