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Central School of Nantes

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world rank  1907

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Overview

École Centrale de Nantes (Central School of Nantes) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France. Founded in 1919, École Centrale de Nantes (ECN) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche. ECN provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including 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. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 107-year-old French higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. ECN also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Central School of Nantes's Control Typepublic

Entity

Central School of Nantes's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Central School of Nantes' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Central School of Nantes's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name (English) Central School of Nantes
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Name (Non Latin)
Acronym ECN
Founded 1919
Motto A Grande école without boundaries
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Location

Address 1 Rue de la Noë; Boîte Postale 92101
Nantes
44321 Pays de la Loire
France
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Central School of Nantes Phone Number (0)2 40 37 25 74
Central School of Nantes Fax Number (0)2 40 37 25 22
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Central School of Nantes's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Central School of Nantes is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1919


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Central School of Nantes Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Central School of Nantes 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 Central School of Nantes's academic range and degree level offering.



École Centrale de Nantes: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Central School of Nantes Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Central School of Nantes Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Central School of Nantes categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Central School of Nantes.



Central School of Nantes: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Central School of Nantes Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Central School of Nantes website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Central School of Nantes's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Central School of Nantes is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Central School of Nantes's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Central School of Nantes has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Central School of Nantes's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Central School of Nantes's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Central School of Nantes's Admission Office Admission Office

1 Rue de la Noë, BP 92101
Nantes 44321
(0)2 40 37 25 74


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Size and Profile

Central School of Nantes Size and Profile


Central School of Nantes's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Central School of Nantes has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Central School of Nantes's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Central School of Nantes's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Central School of Nantes's Control Type Control Type

Central School of Nantes is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Central School of Nantes's Entity Type Entity Type

Central School of Nantes is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Central School of Nantes's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Central School of Nantes's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Central School of Nantes's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Central School of Nantes adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


Central School of Nantes's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Central School of Nantes is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Central School of Nantes Facilities


Central School of Nantes's Library University Library

Yes Visit Central School of Nantes's Library


Central School of Nantes's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Central School of Nantes's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Central School of Nantes's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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Central School of Nantes's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Central School of Nantes's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Central School of Nantes's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Central School of Nantes's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Central School of Nantes's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Central School of Nantes Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Groupe des Écoles Centrales (GEC)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central School of Nantes public or private?

Central School of Nantes is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Central School of Nantes profit or non-profit?

Central School of Nantes is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Central School of Nantes in terms of enrollment?

Central School of Nantes has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Central School of Nantes in terms of academic staff?

Central School of Nantes's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Central School of Nantes a coeducational institution?

Central School of Nantes is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Central School of Nantes use?

Central School of Nantes adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.

What religion is Central School of Nantes affiliated with?

None.

Does Central School of Nantes admit international students?

Yes.

What is Central School of Nantes's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Central School of Nantes's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Central School of Nantes ECN?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Central School of Nantes ECN located?

Central School of Nantes is located in Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France. Address: 1 Rue de la Noë; Boîte Postale 92101.

Is Central School of Nantes ECN accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Central School of Nantes is accredited by Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche (since 1919).

Does Central School of Nantes offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Central School of Nantes offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Central School of Nantes have a university library?

Yes

Does Central School of Nantes provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Central School of Nantes have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Central School of Nantes offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Central School of Nantes offer career services?

Not reported

Does Central School of Nantes offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Central School of Nantes have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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