Introduction

Université de Toulouse 1, also known as Toulouse Capitole University, is a public research university located in Toulouse, southwestern France. It is the second oldest university in France and one of the oldest universities in Europe. Its teaching covers law, politics, economics, management, information technology and other fields.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are 22,400 students, of which 15.3% are international students. The faculty includes 679 lecturers and researchers and 581 administrative staff.

Campus distribution: The main campus is located in the center of Toulouse. In addition, there are campuses in Montauban, Rodez and other places, and even in Vietnam, Morocco and Vanuatu.

History

The university was founded in 1229 and originally included four faculties: theology, canon law, civil law and art (grammar). The medical school was founded in 1257. During the French Revolution, the university was closed in 1793 and was later rebuilt. In 1970, the University of Toulouse was reclassified into the University of Toulouse I, the University of Toulouse II and the University of Toulouse III, with the University of Toulouse I focusing mainly on social sciences, including disciplines such as law, economics and management. In September 2009, the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Toulouse I was renamed the University of Toulouse I Capitole.

Founded in 1229.

School Strength

Teaching Quality: As a multidisciplinary comprehensive university, it offers degree courses in many fields. Its professional education level in economics, law and other fields is relatively high. It has trained a large number of professionals for France and even Europe. 97% of the professional bachelor's degree graduates and 91% of the master's degree graduates can find jobs.

Scientific Research Level: The school has many research institutions and centers, such as the Corporate Law Center, the Institute of Private Law, and the Institute of Information Technology. The research covers social sciences, law, economy, information technology and other fields. It has achieved fruitful scientific research results. Every year, a large number of research papers are published in internationally renowned academic journals. The Toulouse School of Economics of the school is in a leading position in the field of European economic research.

Institutional Nature: Public research university.

Educational Philosophy: Focus on cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking, emphasize the combination of theory and practice, and provide students with internship and practice opportunities through cooperation with enterprises and social institutions, so that students can better adapt to social needs. At the same time, students are encouraged to participate in international exchanges and cooperation, broaden their international horizons, and improve their comprehensive quality and competitiveness.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Toulouse Research Institute for Information Technology, Toulouse Institute of Mathematics and other scientific research institutions provide advanced scientific research equipment and a good research environment for researchers and students.

Key disciplines: Law, economics, management, political science, information technology and other disciplines are its advantageous disciplines, which have a high reputation and influence in France and even internationally.

Faculty

The school has the Faculty of Law and Political Science, the Faculty of Economics and Management, the Faculty of Information Technology, the Faculty of Administration and Communication, etc., covering multiple levels of degree courses from undergraduate to doctoral.

Ranking

QS ranking in 2024: 1000

QS ranking in 2025: 951-1000

US news ranking in 2024: 1001-1200

US news ranking in 2025: 721-730

THE ranking in 2025: 951-1000

In 2024 In the 2017 Shanghai Ranking of World Universities, its economics major ranked first in France and 16th in the world.

Expenses

As a French national comprehensive university, admission is free of tuition and only a small registration fee is required. The annual living cost in France is around 40,000-60,000 RMB. The consumption level in Toulouse is relatively low compared to big cities such as Paris, with an average consumption level of around 310 euros per month. After deducting housing subsidies, it can be reduced to around 250-150 euros, including transportation, telephone charges, food expenses, various insurance premiums, etc.

Campus

Campus environment: Toulouse has a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and mild and rainy winters. The average annual sunshine is 2027 hours and the rainfall is 650 mm per year, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment. As the fourth largest city in France, Toulouse has rich cultural activities and convenient transportation, which is conducive to students to carry out various academic and cultural exchange activities.

Campus facilities: The main campus is located in the center of Toulouse. The campus has a unique architectural style and a long history. It is also equipped with modern teaching facilities and scientific research equipment, such as libraries, laboratories, computer rooms, etc., providing students with good learning and research conditions.