University of Orléans (France)

Founded in 1306, the University of Orléans is one of the oldest universities in France and is home to students from almost 90 countries. It offers a vibrant campus experience with cultural events, sports, student associations and excellent student services, including a Welcome Centre 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. 

Number of students: 21.106
Total number of personnel: 2.243
Total number of academic personnel: 1.813

 

The academic year is divided into two semesters: 

• Winter Semester - mid-September to mid-January
• Summer Semester - mid-January to mid-June 

Faculties:

• 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

Study programmes in English:

Postgraduate

• International Economics (IE)
• Languages, Business and International Management
• Automotive Engineering for Sustainable Mobility (AESM)
• Fundamental and Applied Physics Programme in Space Sciences and Applications (PhyFA)
• Sport Performance Training and Optimisation - Sport Psychology 
• International Students Teacher Education Program (ISTEP)

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