University of Poitiers: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #730 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #290 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #21 of 224 | In France |
| #2 of 14 | In Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
| #198 of 1,048 | For Firefighting and Fire Science |
| Top50% | For 134 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Enrollment
- 25,078
- 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 | 25,078 |
| Full time employee | 1,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 25:1 |
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 22,941 scientific papers published and 394,536 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
University of Poitiers majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 142 | 837 |
| 1991 | 173 | 983 |
| 1992 | 140 | 1045 |
| 1993 | 169 | 1045 |
| 1994 | 187 | 1138 |
| 1995 | 167 | 1143 |
| 1996 | 226 | 1404 |
| 1997 | 271 | 1681 |
| 1998 | 283 | 1785 |
| 1999 | 291 | 2032 |
| 2000 | 323 | 2276 |
| 2001 | 337 | 2570 |
| 2002 | 328 | 2852 |
| 2003 | 349 | 3389 |
| 2004 | 433 | 4101 |
| 2005 | 433 | 4916 |
| 2006 | 486 | 5825 |
| 2007 | 594 | 6846 |
| 2008 | 663 | 8324 |
| 2009 | 671 | 9302 |
| 2010 | 751 | 11079 |
| 2011 | 834 | 12995 |
| 2012 | 927 | 14151 |
| 2013 | 1043 | 16879 |
| 2014 | 1006 | 18307 |
| 2015 | 1097 | 20532 |
| 2016 | 1145 | 22200 |
| 2017 | 1209 | 24397 |
| 2018 | 1287 | 24834 |
| 2019 | 1451 | 28772 |
| 2020 | 1356 | 32480 |
| 2021 | 1475 | 41279 |
| 2022 | 1121 | 39271 |
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
- writerhistorianjudgepoliticianscientist
- Biography
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Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban PC, QC, also known as Lord Verulam, was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. Bacon led the advancement of both natural philosophy and the scientific method and his works remained influential even in the late stages of the Scientific Revolution.
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François Rabelais
- Occupations
- writermonkhumoristnovelistphysician writer
- Biography
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François Rabelais was a French Renaissance writer, physician, Renaissance humanist, monk and Greek scholar. He is primarily known as a writer of satire, of the grotesque, and of bawdy jokes and songs.
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Bruno Latour
- Enrolled in the University of Poitiers
- In 2002 graduated with doctorate in France in philosophy
- Occupations
- professorsociologistphilosopheranthropologist
- Biography
-
Bruno Latour was a French philosopher, anthropologist and sociologist. He was especially known for his work in the field of science and technology studies (STS). After teaching at the École des Mines de Paris (Centre de Sociologie de l'Innovation) from 1982 to 2006, he became professor at Sciences Po Paris (2006–2017), where he was the scientific director of the Sciences Po Medialab. He retired from several university activities in 2017. He was also a Centennial Professor at the London School of Economics.
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Stéphane Séjourné
- Occupations
- political adviserpolitician
- Biography
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Stéphane Séjourné is a French lawyer and politician who was elected as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) in 2019. Since 2021, he has led Renew Europe, a liberal pro-European parliamentary group. Séjourné was an adviser to Emmanuel Macron during his ministerial tenure and advised him during his 2017 presidential campaign. In 2022, he became general secretary of Renaissance.
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 | 89,000 |