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University of Nantes

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world rank  630

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Overview

Founded in 1460, the Nantes Université (University of Nantes) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nantes (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pays de la Loire. This institution also has a branch campus in La Roche-sur-Yon and Saint-Nazaire. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France), Nantes Université (UN) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational French higher education institution. Nantes Université (UN) 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. This 564-year-old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UN 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, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Nantes's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Nantes's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Nantes' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Nantes's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Nantes
Colours Navy blue and khaki green
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official University of Nantes general video presentation.

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Campus Location

Address 1, Quai de Tourville; Boîte Postale 13522
Nantes
44035 Pays de la Loire
France
University of Nantes Phone Number +33 (0)2 40 99 83 83
University of Nantes Fax Number +33 (0)2 40 99 83 00
Other locations La Roche-sur-Yon and Saint-Nazaire

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Nantes'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 University of Nantes's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Nantes: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Nantes's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Nantes's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Nantes.

University of Nantes: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 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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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Nantes's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admission Info

Introduction

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.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Nantes's admission information.

University of Nantes's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Nantes's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Nantes a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Nantes's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Nantes's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Nantes Université has more than 3900 international students.

University of Nantes's Admission Office Admission Office

MEIF, 15 chaussée de la Madeleine
Nantes 44000
(0)2 53 46 21 62


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Nantes.

University of Nantes's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Nantes has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Nantes's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Nantes's Control Type Control Type

University of Nantes is a public higher education institution.


University of Nantes's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Nantes is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Nantes's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Nantes's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Nantes does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Nantes's main facilities:


University of Nantes's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Nantes's Library


University of Nantes's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Nantes's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University of Nantes's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Nantes's main services:


University of Nantes's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Nantes's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Nantes's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Nantes's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Nantes's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Nantes's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Nantes is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1961


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Nantes's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agence d'Evaluation de la Recherche et de l'Enseignement supérieur (AERES)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize University of Nantes as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Nantes's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Université Bretagne Loire
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Réseau des Université de l'Ouest Atlantique (RUOA)
  • L'Université Nantes Angers Le Mans (L'UNAM)
  • Compostela Group of Universities (CGU)
  • International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Nantes 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Nantes's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Nantes's Facebook page University of Nantes's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of Nantes's Twitter page University of Nantes's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Nantes's YouTube channel University of Nantes's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Nantes's Instagram page University of Nantes's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Nantes's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements and supports open education.
University of Nantes is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.

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Wikipedia

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University of Nantes's Wikipedia article

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