University of Bordeaux

Bordeaux  France

Ranked among the top universities in France for the quality of its academic courses and scientific community, the University of Bordeaux was one of the first universities to obtain confirmation of the “Initiative of Excellence” label, awarded in recognition of its innovative training, research and knowledge transfer programmes. The campus is composed of several sites near to the city and that offer a broad range of services and amenities. 140 student associations participate in the organisation of multiple cultural activities throughout the academic year. A campus of excellence for sports as well, the university offers 50+ sporting activities for all levels.

Why study at the University of Bordeaux?

Large, multidisciplinary university: with 52,000 students across 9 campuses and a wide range of fields (law, health, sciences, humanities), students can access very diverse academic programmes.

Highly international: the University of Bordeaux has partnerships with over 700 universities based in over 80 countries, plus approx. 70 international study programmes (Bachelor, Master, PhD), including over 30 double-degrees.

Strong support for international students: the University of Bordeaux benefits from the Campus France “Bienvenue en France” (3 stars!) label for the quality of international student welcome services (mentors, welcome events, cultural activities, etc.).

52,000

postgraduate students

30

courses

101-200

Impact Ranking - THE 2025

Bordeaux  France

main campus

Business & Management (5) Law (22) Economics (10) Finance (14) Mathematics (25) Engineering (12) Materials Science (24) Chemistry (6) Computer Science (8) Environmental Sciences (13) Biological Sciences (4) Medicine (26) Psychology (31) Physics (29) Agriculture (1) Food Sciences (15) Geography (17) Information Services (20) Nursing & Health (27) Politics & Government (30) Social Work (32)

About the University of Bordeaux

By linking research and education together, the University of Bordeaux is preparing the citizens of tomorrow and helping them become successful in both their personal and professional lives. Thanks to the lifelong learning opportunities it provides, the university continually enriches employees' skills and transforms companies and communities.

Recognised for its capacity for innovation, the University of Bordeaux regularly contributes to major scientific advances with its academic and socioeconomic partners in France and abroad. It ensures their transmission and facilitates their transfer to society, in line with its commitment to environmental and societal transitions.


The Student Life Centres (SLC) are essential for welcoming and informing students and directing them to the university services available (financial aid and grants, health, social, culture, sports, etc.) on each campus.

They support student associations in their activities and projects, and contribute developing social responsibility at the university. They also act as an interface for project funding applications to the FSDIE (Fund for Solidarity and Development of Student Initiatives).

Lastly, they run campus activities and coordinate fun and festive events with the other university life services and student associations.



Main campus

University of Bordeaux

Bordeaux

Aquitaine

France