Introduction

The University of Western Brittany is located in Brest, Brittany, France. It is a public comprehensive university founded in 1971. It offers a wide range of courses from preparatory to doctoral level, and the diplomas issued are French national diplomas.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are about 20,000 students and more than 840 faculty members.

Campus distribution: It is a multi-campus university with the main campus in Brest and branch campuses in Quimper, Morlaix and other places.

History

Formally established in 1971, its predecessor was some educational institutions and research units. After years of development, it has gradually grown and become an important higher education institution in Brittany.

Establishment time

1971.

School strength

Teaching quality: The professional settings are extensive, covering humanities and social sciences, science and technology, law and economic management, education and sports science, medicine and health science, dentistry and other disciplines. It has strong faculty and high teaching quality, and can provide students with comprehensive and high-quality education.

Scientific research level: has More than 30 research units, half of which cooperate with public research institutions such as the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM), the French Agricultural Research Institute (IRD) and public industrial institutions such as the French Marine Development Research Institute (Ifremer). The school has four main research areas, including marine science, humanities and social sciences, mathematics/information and communication technology, health/agricultural environment/materials, and has four research institutes. It has made remarkable scientific research results and made important contributions to social development in many fields.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to promoting scientific research development, improving the scientific, cultural and professional level of the country and individuals, promoting regional and national economic growth and social development, and reducing social and cultural inequality. Focus on interdisciplinary integration, cultivate students' innovative and practical abilities, and encourage students to actively participate in scientific research projects and social practice to better adapt to the development needs of modern society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: such as the Geography and Architecture Laboratory (UR 7462), founded in 1982, are characterized by the complementarity of disciplines, methods, geography and biogeography. They mainly study the spatial transformation practices of regions and related theories, paradigms, and ideas, provide support for multiple master's programs, and guide doctoral research in related fields.

Key disciplines: Marine science, electronics, computers, telecommunications, economic management, social and economic management, business and administrative management, human resources, finance, marketing and other majors are strong, among which animal science, clinical medicine, ecology and other majors are also ranked relatively high in the world.

Faculty

The school has 6 colleges, including the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Science and Technology, the School of Law, Economics and Management, the School of Education and Sports Sciences, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the School of Dentistry; it also has 7 10 professional colleges, such as the University of Brest Institute of Technology, the University of Quimper Institute of Technology, the Morlaix Institute of Business Administration, the European Marine Institute, the Institute of Higher Education and Teacher Training, the European Actuarial Institute, the Institute of Physical Therapy Training, as well as an engineering college and a midwifery school.

Ranking

Among the 76 universities in France, the overall ranking is 12th.

In 2024, it ranks 1246th in the 4ICU World University Rankings and 47th in France.

Expenses

Registration fee is about 200 euros, tuition fee is about 2600 euros, and insurance fee is 174 euros.

Campus

Campus environment: Brest is a charming coastal city with unique natural scenery and rich historical and cultural heritage, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Campus facilities: The school has complete teaching and service facilities, including libraries, research laboratories, computer rooms, sports facilities, etc., which provide strong support for students' study and research. The International Student Service Center can also provide students with a variety of complete services.