University of Orléans (France)
The University of Orléans was founded in 1306 and is one of the oldest universities in France. It is home to students from almost 90 countries. It offers a vibrant campus life with cultural events, sports activities, student associations and excellent student services, including a Welcome Center for international students. The university is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, with 25 research units and close links with regional and international industry.
University of Orléans at a glance
Number of students: 21,106
Total number of employees: 2,243
Total number of academic staff: 1,813
The academic year is divided into two semesters:
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Winter semester - mid-September to mid-January
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Summer semester - mid-January to mid-June
English-language study programs:
- International Economics (IE)
- Languages, Business and International Management
- Automotive Engineering for Sustainable Mobility (AESM)
- Fundamental and Applied Physics Program in Space Sciences and Applications (PhyFA)
- Sport Performance Training and Optimization - Sport Psychology
- International Students Teacher Education Program (ISTEP)
Schools
- College of Law, Economics and Management
- College of Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences
- College of Science and Technology
- 4 University Institutes of Technology (IUT) : Bourges, Chartres, Indre, Orléans
- Observatory of the Sciences of the Universe in the Centre-Val de Loire region (OSUC)
- National Higher Schools for Professors and Educators (INSPE)
- Engineering School (Polytech)
- University School of Physiotherapy (EUK)
- Medical School