University of the French West Indies: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3367 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #988 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #114 of 224 | In France |
| #978 of 2,534 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
| Top50% | For 24 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 11,593
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.univ-ag.fr
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 44%*
* The University of the French West Indies 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 (baccalauréat) or foreign equivalent, or special entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 11,593 |
Research profile
University of the French West Indies has published 3,877 scientific papers with 51,879 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Medicine, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, Political Science, Geology, and Physics.
University of the French West Indies majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 | 33 |
| 1994 | 16 | 32 |
| 1995 | 25 | 46 |
| 1996 | 21 | 71 |
| 1997 | 26 | 85 |
| 1998 | 33 | 114 |
| 1999 | 39 | 122 |
| 2000 | 43 | 184 |
| 2001 | 46 | 199 |
| 2002 | 40 | 240 |
| 2003 | 50 | 306 |
| 2004 | 56 | 322 |
| 2005 | 76 | 409 |
| 2006 | 93 | 545 |
| 2007 | 100 | 686 |
| 2008 | 95 | 927 |
| 2009 | 94 | 1038 |
| 2010 | 123 | 1247 |
| 2011 | 107 | 1450 |
| 2012 | 119 | 1849 |
| 2013 | 139 | 1972 |
| 2014 | 174 | 2179 |
| 2015 | 196 | 2474 |
| 2016 | 197 | 2491 |
| 2017 | 195 | 2673 |
| 2018 | 227 | 2896 |
| 2019 | 224 | 3288 |
| 2020 | 223 | 3717 |
| 2021 | 236 | 4754 |
| 2022 | 227 | 4248 |
| 2023 | 243 | 4230 |
| 2024 | 146 | 3776 |
| 2025 | 108 | 3112 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the French West Indies 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 | Annual Tuition Fee | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,000 | EUR |
| Master's Degree | 12,500 | EUR |
| Doctoral Degree | 15,000 | EUR |
Programs and Degrees
| Licence | Arts and Humanities, Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, Engineering, English, Geography, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Spanish, Sports |
|---|---|
| Licence professionnelle | Accountancy, Economics, Museum Studies, Social Work |
| Diplôme d'ingénieur | Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering |
| Master | Banking, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, French, Geography, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Information Sciences, Insurance, Law, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Teacher Training |
| Doctorat | Agronomy, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Ethnology, Food Science, French, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Musicology, Physics, Political Sciences, Prehistory, Public Health, Sociology, Sports, Technology, Town Planning |
Notable alumni
-
Gilles Biron
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
-
Gilles Biron is a French sprinter. He competed in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
-
Laëticia Bapté
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
-
Laëticia Bapté is a French track and field athlete. She is a multiple-time national champion in the 60m hurdles. She has competed for France in multiple major championships, including the 100 metres hurdles at the 2024 Olympic Games.
University of the French West Indies faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Literature, Arts and Humanities (Guadeloupe) | Dance, English, History, Literature, Music, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Spanish |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Natural Sciences - Martinique | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Law and Economics (Guadeloupe) | Economics, Law, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Law and Economics (Martinique) | Economics, Law |
| Faculty : Literature and Art and Humanities (Martinique) | Arts and Humanities, Caribbean Studies, Educational Sciences, History, Information Sciences |
| Faculty : Medicine (Guadeloupe) | Medicine |
| Faculty : Medicine (Martinique) | Medicine |
| Faculty : Natural Sciences (Guadeloupe) | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics |
| Faculty : Sports Sciences (Guadeloupe) | Sports |
| Institute : Intercultural and Francophone Studies (ICEF) | French |
| Institute : Law (IEJ - Martinique) | Business and Commerce, Law, Management, Transport Management |
| Institute : Public Administration (IPAG - Martinique) | Administration, Public Administration |
| Institute : Public Administration (IPAG - Martnique) | Mathematics Education |
| Institute : Teacher Training (INSPE - Martinique) | Teacher Training |
| Institute : Technology (IUT - Martinique) | Biotechnology |
| Institute : Technology (IUT Saint Claude - Guadeloupe) | Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Electrical Engineering, Hygiene, Management, Safety Engineering, Sales Techniques, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | UAG Université des Antilles |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1850 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation |
Location and contacts
| Address | BP 250 Campus de Fouillole Pointe à Pitre, Cedex, 97157 France |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |