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About Université de Nantes
Presentation
Founded in the XVth century, then closed for nearly 200 years, Université de Nantes reopened in 1962 and went on to become one of the top French universities.
With its history and its dynamism, the University is ready to face the challenge of international competition.
Today, Université de Nantes is one of France's top multidisciplinary universities. It is located in an attractive area boasting strong economic and demographic growth over the past two decades.
The University has campuses in Nantes, Saint-Nazaire and La Roche-sur-Yon. Nearly 90% of the students study at the campus in Nantes, the 6th largest city in France, located on the Loire estuary some thirty miles from the Atlantic coast and two hours from Paris.
Key figures
- 45 200 students including 3 360 foreign students
- 1 600 associate professors, full professors, researchers
- 72 laboratories
Faculties
- 11 faculties
- 5 departments
- 8 institutes
- 1 school of engineering - Polytech Nantes
Networks
Université de Nantes is also a member of several international networks which develop international cooperation and programs in higher education and research.
Mis à jour le April 11, 2012
par Julien PATRON
© 2011 Université de Nantes
Université de Nantes is a founding member of
the research and higher education cluster L'UNAM
