University of Poitiers: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #694 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #289 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #21 of 224 | In France |
| #2 of 14 | In Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| #222 of 3,237 | For Inorganic Chemistry |
| Top50% | For 137 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Enrollment
- 27,820
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- univ-poitiers.fr
- Languages
- French
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or foreign equivalent, or special entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 27,820 |
| Full time employee | 1,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 28:1 |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Poitiers 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 Poitiers is a world-class research university with 32,649 scientific papers published and 628,390 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, and Philosophy.
University of Poitiers majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 185 | 1269 |
| 1994 | 212 | 1450 |
| 1995 | 196 | 1445 |
| 1996 | 255 | 1734 |
| 1997 | 309 | 2125 |
| 1998 | 323 | 2130 |
| 1999 | 358 | 2533 |
| 2000 | 390 | 2824 |
| 2001 | 413 | 3164 |
| 2002 | 486 | 3584 |
| 2003 | 480 | 4561 |
| 2004 | 554 | 5339 |
| 2005 | 626 | 6299 |
| 2006 | 646 | 7359 |
| 2007 | 841 | 9078 |
| 2008 | 860 | 10618 |
| 2009 | 866 | 12351 |
| 2010 | 1019 | 14676 |
| 2011 | 1104 | 17467 |
| 2012 | 1301 | 19436 |
| 2013 | 1291 | 22895 |
| 2014 | 1307 | 25038 |
| 2015 | 1337 | 26783 |
| 2016 | 1426 | 29335 |
| 2017 | 1439 | 31303 |
| 2018 | 1574 | 34444 |
| 2019 | 1735 | 38075 |
| 2020 | 1615 | 44578 |
| 2021 | 1646 | 48895 |
| 2022 | 1663 | 48077 |
| 2023 | 1789 | 49149 |
| 2024 | 1588 | 49070 |
| 2025 | 1046 | 43992 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Poitiers 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 (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 170 |
| Master's Degree | 240 |
| Doctoral Degree | 380 |
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 Poitiers.
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 |
| Diplôme universitaire de technologie | Business Administration, Economics, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Technology |
|---|---|
| Licence | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Sports, Technology |
| Licence professionnelle | Business Administration, Economics, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Sports, Technology |
| Diplôme d'État | Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Diplôme d'ingénieur | Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering |
| Master | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Law, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Sports, Teacher Training, Technology |
| Doctorat | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Cognitive Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, Law, Linguistics, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sports |
| Certificat de spécialité | Medicine |
University of Poitiers alumni
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Francis Bacon
- Occupations
- astrologerhistorianwriterphilosopherscientist
- Biography
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Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban PC was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I. Bacon argued for the importance of natural philosophy, guided by the scientific method, and his works remained influential throughout the Scientific Revolution.
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Stéphane Séjourné
- Enrolled in the University of Poitiers
- Studied in 2011
- Occupations
- cadres de la fonction publiquepolitician
- Biography
-
Stéphane Séjourné is a French politician of Renaissance who currently serves as Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy. He served as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs in the government of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, his former domestic partner, between January and September 2024.
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François Rabelais
- Occupations
- writernovelistphysician writerhumorist
- Biography
-
François Rabelais was a French writer who has been called the first great French prose author. A humanist of the French Renaissance and Greek scholar, he attracted opposition from both Protestant theologian John Calvin and from the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. Though in his day he was best known as a physician, scholar, diplomat, and Catholic priest, later he became better known as a satirist for his depictions of the grotesque, and for his larger-than-life characters.
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Sandrine Rousseau
- Occupations
- economistprofessors, scientific professionswomen's rights activistpolitician
- Biography
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Sandrine Rousseau is a French economist and politician who has represented the 9th constituency of Paris in the National Assembly since 2022. Member of Europe Ecology – The Greens (EELV), she has been widely seen as a figurehead of France's MeToo movement against sexual violence, and describes herself as an ecofeminist.
University of Poitiers faculties and divisions
| Centre : French as a Foreign Language | Foreign Languages Education, French |
|---|---|
| Centre : Training for Music Teachers | Music Education |
| Faculty : Basic and Applied Sciences | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics |
| Faculty : Humanities and Arts | Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, Cognitive Sciences, Geography, History, Medieval Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology |
| Faculty : Languages and Literature | Cinema and Television, Classical Languages, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Medieval Studies, Modern Languages, Theatre |
| Faculty : Law and Social Sciences | Criminal Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Medicine and Pharmacy | Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Sports | Physical Education, Sports |
| Graduate School : Doctoral Studies | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Law |
| Institute : Business Administration (IAE) | Business Administration |
| Institute : Industrial, Insurance and Financial Risks Studies (IRIAF) | Finance, Insurance |
| Institute : Preparatory Administrative Studies (IPAG) | Administration |
| Institute : Technology (IUT Angoulême) | Business and Commerce, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Technology |
| Institute : Technology (IUT Poitiers) | Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Data Processing, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Engineering (ENSIP) | Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Water Management |
| School : Teacher Training (ESPE) | Teacher Trainers Education, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | UP Université de Poitiers |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1431 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation |
| Motto | Des savoirs & des talents |
| Colors | red |
Location and contacts
| Address | 15, rue de l'Hôtel-Dieu Poitiers, 86034 France |
|---|---|
| City population | 90,000 |