Introduction

The University of Upper Alsace was founded in 1975. Its main campus is located in the center of Mulhouse, France. It is a multidisciplinary comprehensive university that offers more than 200 national diploma courses.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are currently about 8,100 students, 500 teachers, and 420 administrative staff.

Campus distribution: There are 4 campuses in Mulhouse and 2 campuses in Colmar.

History

The scientific research activities of the University of Upper Alsace originated from the encounters with the chemical, mechanical and textile industries with more than two centuries of experience. It was officially established in 1975. In the process of development after its establishment, it has continuously expanded its subject areas and professional settings, and gradually become a comprehensive university.

Establishment time

1975.

School strength

Teaching quality: It offers many courses from preparatory to doctoral level, with a wide range of professional settings, covering literature, language, humanities, law and economic science, management science, environment, physics, chemistry, engineering, science and technology and other disciplines, and can issue more than 200 national diplomas. The school focuses on combining theory with practice, and improves students' employability through internships and other means.

Scientific research level: It has 18 research laboratories, of which 1 is an independent research unit (UPR) of the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), and the other 5 are mixed research units (UMR), with a total of 350 teachers-researchers. The school has in-depth research in technical fields such as materials, automation, risk, mechanical electronics, and traditional fields such as literature, management, and mathematics.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

While focusing on cultivating students' knowledge level, it pays special attention to students' employability and emphasizes the combination of theory and practice. Almost all majors require students to conduct internships related to their majors to enhance their ability to solve practical problems and their professional qualities, so that students can better adapt to social and workplace needs.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a total of 18 research laboratories, including 1 independent research unit of the French National Center for Scientific Research and 5 Mixed research units covering multiple disciplines.

Key disciplines: Materials Science, Mechatronics, Automation, Risk Control, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Grape and Wine Science and other disciplines have certain advantages in teaching and research.

Department

The school includes four teaching and research units (UFR), two university technical institutes (IUT), three engineering schools (ENSI) and six university vocational schools (IUP).

Ranking

Global University Network (4ICU) national university ranking: 81

Webometrics world university ranking: 1593.

Expenses

As a French public university, the University of Upper Alsace is free of tuition and only requires a small registration fee. The registration fee varies according to different academic levels and majors, generally ranging from several hundred euros.

Campus

Campus environment: The main campus is located in the center of Mulhouse. Mulhouse is the industrial center of Alsace. Colmar is the capital of Upper Alsace and a famous tourist city with beautiful environment and convenient living.

Campus facilities: Each campus has a library, computer room and language laboratory, cultural activities, sports services, foreign French courses and other service facilities. The school also makes great efforts in housing, meals, student club life and other aspects to provide students with good learning and living conditions.