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University of Nantes

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world rank  620

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University Overview

Founded in 1460, 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 565-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 aid 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 Identity

Name (English) University of Nantes
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UN
Founded 1460
Motto
Colours Navy blue and khaki green
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address 1, Quai de Tourville; Boîte Postale 13522
Nantes
44035 Pays de la Loire
France
University of Nantes's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Nantes Phone Number (0)2 40 99 83 83
University of Nantes Fax Number (0)2 40 99 83 00
Other locations La Roche-sur-Yon and Saint-Nazaire

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Recognition and Accreditation

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

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1961


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Nantes Université'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 or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Nantes Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of Nantes Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Nantes Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University 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 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.

Admissions

University of Nantes Admission Info


University of Nantes's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Nantes's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


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


University of Nantes's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

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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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Nantes's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Nantes Size and Profile


University of Nantes's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


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

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


University of Nantes's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Nantes's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution 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 academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Nantes's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Nantes is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Nantes Facilities


University of Nantes's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Nantes's Library


University of Nantes's Housing University Housing

Yes


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

Yes


University of Nantes's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Nantes Services


University of Nantes's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Nantes's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


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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Academic Structure

University of Nantes Academic Structure

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


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Nantes Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Nantes Université'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)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Nantes Université's official 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.
Nantes Université 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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