The University of Angers today has grown to include three campuses in Angers (Belle-Beille, St Serge, and Santé), and branches in the nearby towns of Cholet and Saumur. Of its enrolment of roughly 20,000, 11% are international students.
- #866 Ranking
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
About
History
The University of Angers harks back to a very long history of universities in the city.By 1080, the “Studium” or the School of Angers was already a renowned scholarly institution. It received the title “university” in 1356, and in 1364, Charles V granted the university its autonomy and privileges.
Research
The University structures its research around 5 centres:
- health sciences
- plant sciences
- materials science
- mathematics and sciences and information technology
- humanities and social sciences,
- law, economics and management.
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
866 -33
2022
833 23
2021
856
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
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2021
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2020
901
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
As an exchange student you can benefit from a room in a University hall of residence. All rooms requested are subject to availability. Allocation is generally on a first-come, first-served basis.
Library services
On December 1 the Library of the University of Angers (BUA) was awarded an “innovation prize” by the professional magazine “Livres Hebdo”. Besides the many initiatives successfully achieved by the BUA since 2008, this prize awarded “Bibcamp 2011”, an informal meeting between libraries organized by the BUA.
Medical services
You must bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). If the dates indicated on the EHIC do not cover the entire stay in France, your registration to the French Social Security is compulsory.If you go to the doctor’s, you must pay directly the GP consultation and the medicines.
Student Life
Sports facilities
The University of Angers has greatly expanded its physical training, sports and artistic activities.A climbing wall, two gymnasiums and three specialised rooms for dance, physical training and martial arts are available to students who wish to practise these activities as part of their study programme (optional instructional units).They can also participate in tournaments and competitions sponsored by the university sports federation.
Angers University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for Angers University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2023
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
10 Mar 2024
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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