Founded in 1423, the Université de Franche-Comté (University of Franche-Comté) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Besançon (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bourgogne-Franche-Comte. This institution also has branch campuses in Belfort, Montbéliard, Vesoul and Lons-le-Saunier. Officially recognized by the Ministère de lEnseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France), Université de Franche-Comté (UFC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Université de Franche-Comté (UFC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this French higher education organization a non-selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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large-sized
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Name | Université de Franche-Comté |
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Name (English) | University of Franche-Comté |
Acronym | UFC |
Founded | 1423 |
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Address | 1, Rue Goudimel Besançon 25000 Bourgogne-Franche-Comte France |
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+33 (0)3 81 66 66 66 | |
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Other locations | Belfort, Montbéliard, Vesoul and Lons-le-Saunier |
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The following Université de Franche-Comté's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université de Franche-Comté's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
International students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Université de Franche-Comté's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Université de Franche-Comté a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.
Université de Franche-Comté's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Université de Franche-Comté.
Université de Franche-Comté has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).
Université de Franche-Comté is a public higher education institution.
Université de Franche-Comté is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Université de Franche-Comté does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Université de Franche-Comté's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Université de Franche-Comté's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Université de Franche-Comté is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de lEnseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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