University of Nantes: Statistics

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# 585 of 14,131 In the World
# 238 of 2,786 In Europe
# 17 of 224 In France
# 1 of 15 In Pays de la Loire
# 1 of 7 In Nantes
# 111 of 1,002 For Cosmetology
Top 1-3 For 11 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

70%

Enrollment

42,000

Languages

French;English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate70%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent, or special entrance examination
Academic CalendarOctober to June (October - February; February-June)
Enrollment42,000

We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for University of Nantes 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.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Nantes.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

University of Nantes faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Nantes.

Centre : Lifelong Education

Continuing Education

Faculty : Economics and Management

Economics Management

Faculty : Foreign Languages and Cultures

Arabic Chinese English German Italian Japanese Modern Languages Portuguese Russian Slavic Languages Spanish

Faculty : History, History of Art and Archaeology

Archaeology Art History History

Faculty : Law and Political Sciences

Law Political Sciences

Faculty : Letters and Languages

Classical Languages Communication Studies Comparative Literature Educational Sciences Information Sciences Linguistics Literature Philosophy

Faculty : Medicine and Medical Technology

Biological and Life Sciences Dentistry Medicine Pharmacy

Faculty : Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences

Biological and Life Sciences Pharmacy

Faculty : Psychology

Psychology

Faculty : Science and Technology

Astronomy and Space Science Chemistry Earth Sciences Environmental Studies Mathematics and Computer Science Natural Sciences Physical Education Physics Radiophysics Seismology Sports

Faculty : Sociology

Sociology

Faculty : Sports

Physical Education Sports

Institute : Economics and Management (IAE Nantes)

Accountancy Banking Business Administration Economics Finance Insurance Management

Institute : French for Foreigners (i-FLE)

French French Studies

Institute : Geography and Regional Development (IGARUN)

Geography Regional Planning

Institute : Preparatory Administrative Studies (IPAG)

Administration

Institute : Teacher Training (INSPE)

Teacher Trainers Education Teacher Training

Institute : Technology (IUT Nantes)

Business Administration Data Processing Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Public Administration Technology Thermal Engineering

Institute : Technology (IUT, La Roche-sur-Yon)

Bioengineering Business Administration Information Technology Mass Communication Public Administration Telecommunications Engineering

Institute : Technology (IUT, Saint-Nazaire)

Business and Commerce Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Industrial Engineering Sales Techniques Technology

School : Engineering (Polytech' Nantes)

Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Energy Engineering Materials Engineering Thermal Engineering

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 Nantes.

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

Licence

Arts and Humanities Biological and Life Sciences Chemistry Earth Sciences Economics Engineering Health Sciences Law Management Mass Communication Mathematics and Computer Science Modern Languages Natural Sciences Physics Social Sciences Technology

Licence professionnelle

Agronomy Arts and Humanities Economics Engineering Environmental Studies Health Sciences Industrial and Production Economics Industrial Design Law Management Mass Communication Social Sciences Technology Telecommunications Services

Certification professionnelle

Computer Engineering Engineering

Diplôme d'État

Dentistry Medicine Pharmacy Speech Therapy and Audiology

Diplôme d'ingénieur

Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Energy Engineering Engineering Materials Engineering

Master

Accountancy Applied Mathematics Archaeology Art History Astronomy and Space Science Biological and Life Sciences Biology Chemistry Civil Engineering Classical Languages Comparative Literature Computer Science Criminal Law Earth Sciences Economics Education Educational Sciences Electronic Engineering Electronics and Automation Environmental Studies European Studies European Union Law Finance Foreign Languages Education Health Sciences Heritage Preservation History Information Sciences International Law International Studies Labour Law Law Linguistics Literature Management Maritime Law Mechanical Engineering Modern Languages Philosophy Physics Political Sciences Private Law Psychology Public Law Robotics Social and Preventive Medicine Sociology Sports Teacher Training Urban Studies

Doctorat

Applied Mathematics Astronomy and Space Science Biotechnology Civil Engineering Classical Languages Cognitive Sciences Computer Science Dentistry Earth Sciences Economics Education Electronic Engineering Energy Engineering Environmental Studies Geography (Human) Health Sciences History Immunology Information Sciences Law Linguistics Literature Management Maritime Law Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Molecular Biology Neurosciences Nuclear Physics Nutrition Philosophy Plant Pathology Private Law Public Law Sports Telecommunications Engineering Thermal Engineering

Certificat de spécialité

Medicine

Research profile

University of Nantes is a world-class research university with 45,088 scientific papers published and 971,908 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Genetics.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Biology
23,271 / 686,757
Chemistry
20,480 / 633,749
Physics
18,978 / 514,806
Engineering
18,973 / 481,121
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
16,823 / 247,536
Medicine
15,588 / 439,954
Environmental Science
14,637 / 358,245
Computer Science
13,338 / 321,049
Quantum and Particle physics
13,274 / 378,534
Genetics
11,291 / 361,269
Biochemistry
10,583 / 354,941
Organic chemistry
10,338 / 323,665
Philosophy
10,176 / 110,080
Materials Science
9,755 / 271,363
Geology
8,680 / 219,597
Pathology
7,472 / 237,819
Geography and Cartography
6,908 / 142,104
Mathematics
6,647 / 140,776
Political Science
6,556 / 72,083
Psychology
6,462 / 157,886
Optics
5,416 / 153,629
Statistics
5,407 / 123,121
Surgery
5,297 / 146,593
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
5,256 / 86,049
Paleontology
5,183 / 143,159
Ecology
5,021 / 143,473
Immunology
4,813 / 165,539
Metallurgy
4,430 / 134,455
Business
4,261 / 76,959
History
3,876 / 77,607
Electrical Engineering
3,728 / 95,175
Psychiatry
3,685 / 95,752
Law
3,513 / 63,246
Astrophysics and Astronomy
3,408 / 115,607
Archaeology
3,297 / 71,407
Sociology
3,262 / 68,957
Nuclear Physics
3,222 / 134,705
Oncology
3,102 / 108,257
Mechanical Engineering
3,021 / 65,527
Physical
2,788 / 93,714

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

43 Notable alumni

Jean-Marc Coicaud

1. Jean-Marc Coicaud

1957-. (aged 69)
lawyer philosopher
Jean-Marc Coicaud is a French and American legal and political theorist focusing on global issues, among numerous other topics. He is Professor of Law and Global Affairs at Rutgers University and a Global Ethics Fellow at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. He is an elected member of the Academia Europaea. Over the years, he has lived and...
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Chloe Sauvourel

2. Chloe Sauvourel

2000-. (aged 26)
swimmer
Chloé Marie Hélène Sauvourel is a French-born Central African swimmer. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's 50 metre freestyle event; her time of 37.15 seconds in the heats did not qualify her for the semifinals. She was the flagbearer for her country at the Parade of Nations.
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Marion Guillou

3. Marion Guillou

1954-. (aged 72)
agronomist
Marion Guillou is a French scientist specialized in global food security.
Julie Dachez

4. Julie Dachez

1985-. (aged 41)
researcher writer comics writer film actor activist
Julie Dachez is a French social psychologist, lecturer and autistic rights activist. She's the author of Invisible Differences and Dans ta bulle! ('In your dreams!'). In 2016, she became the first openly autistic person to defend a thesis on the subject in France.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names UNUniversité de Nantes
Founded 1460
Colors navy blue, khaki green
Academic calendar October to June (October - February; February-June)
Address BP 13522 1, quai de Tourville Nantes, 44035 France
City Population 328,000
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