Introduction

The University of Orléans is a public university located in Orléans, France. It was founded by Pope Clement V in 1306 and is one of the oldest universities in Europe. Its academic qualifications are recognized internationally.

Overview

Student size: There are currently about 17,000 students, including more than 1,000 international students from 80 countries on five continents.

Course settings: Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degree courses are offered, covering many disciplines such as economic law, management, history and geography, language, literature, foreign languages, ancient languages, mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer, biology, geology, etc.

History

The University of Orléans was founded in 1306, but its medieval predecessor was once suspended after the French Revolution in 1793 and was merged into the University of France in 1808. The current University of Orléans was rebuilt in 1959. Relying on the international reputation accumulated over the history and the investment of the French government, it has been able to quickly recover and develop.

Foundation time

Formally founded in 1306, 1959 Rebuilt in 2000.

School Strength

Teaching Quality: Focus on improving teaching quality. Its language college directly under the university offers French language and French culture and civilization intensive courses for foreign students, which are taught by linguistics professors and have first-class teaching quality. The International Master's Program in Automotive Industry offered by Orleans Polytechnic Institute is one of the school's featured majors.

Scientific Research Level: As an important scientific research institution, it actively carries out scientific research projects, promotes discipline development and knowledge innovation, such as the Institute of Physics and other scientific research units, conducts in-depth research in disciplines such as materials and physical and chemical control, tool technology, etc., and provides certain support for local social and economic development.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on strengthening ties with foreign scholars and researchers, using the latest teaching technology to teach courses to students from universities in other countries, emphasizing teaching quality and international exchanges and cooperation, and is committed to cultivating talents with international vision and comprehensive qualities. At the same time, it pays attention to students' personal development and provides students with a comfortable and friendly living environment and rich campus activities.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Laboratories: Institute of Physics, divided into 2 disciplines: Materials and Physical and Chemical Control, Tool Technology.

Key Disciplines ：

Law: With a long history, it has attracted students from all over Europe to study. It is one of the important legal research and teaching centers in France and has trained many outstanding jurists.

Literature and Language: It covers research and teaching in a variety of languages ​​and literature fields, including ancient languages, modern foreign languages, literary creation and theory, etc., focusing on cultivating students' language application ability and literary appreciation and creation ability.

Economics and Management: It has professional directions such as corporate administration, including basic English, economic and judicial environment, auditing, management information system and other disciplines, and has trained a large number of economic management talents for enterprises and society.

Science and Engineering Disciplines: The teaching and research level of science and engineering disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer, biology, geology, etc. is first-class. It conducts cutting-edge research and teaching in the fields of materials science, electronic information, energy engineering, etc., providing strong support for local scientific and technological development and industrial upgrading.

Faculty

The school includes the following 4 colleges and 1 engineering school:

School of Law - Economics - Management: It provides undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple disciplines such as law, economics, and management, and cultivates students' professional knowledge and practical skills in the fields of law, economy, and management.

Faculty of Literature - Languages ​​- Humanities: covers humanities and social sciences majors such as literature, linguistics, history, philosophy, and art, focusing on cultivating students' humanistic literacy, critical thinking, and cultural inheritance and innovation capabilities.

Faculty of Science: includes natural science majors such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and geology, providing students with solid basic theoretical education and experimental skills training in science and engineering, and cultivating students' scientific research and technological innovation capabilities.

Faculty of Sports Science and Technology: focuses on teaching and research in the fields of sports science, physical education, and sports rehabilitation, cultivating professional talents in the field of sports, and promoting the development of sports.

Orleans Polytechnic Institute: has majors and research projects such as electronics, optics, machinery, materials, energy, civil engineering, environmental engineering, and production engineering, focusing on cultivating students' engineering practice ability and innovative spirit, and has provided a large number of outstanding engineering talents for the industrial sector.

Ranking

It has a high reputation and influence in France, but it is not at the top in the international rankings. There is no clear and authoritative international comprehensive ranking data for 2024.

Fees

Take 2004/2005 as an example. The registration fee amount is not clearly provided. Generally, the registration fee of French public universities is relatively low, generally around 200-400 euros for undergraduates, 300-600 euros for masters, and 400-800 euros for doctoral students, and it may vary depending on the major and degree level.

Campus

Campus distribution: The main campus is located in the town of La Source in the south of Orleans. In addition, there are several branches such as Brières Branch, Chassaulu Branch, Issoudun Branch, and Chartres Branch.

Teaching facilities: The school is equipped with modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, etc., which provide good conditions for students' study, research and life.

Living environment: Orleans is an important city in central France. It is the capital of the Loiret Province and the Centre Region. It is also the location of the world-famous tourist destination, the Loire Valley. It is only one hour away from Paris by train. It has convenient transportation, comfortable living environment, and rich cultural activities, providing students with a wide range of internship and employment opportunities.