Quick Summary
Université Côte d’Azur, in Nice, France, is a public that has shaped higher education since 2015. Ranked #720 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 30000 students including 20% from outside France. Known for strengths in Earth and Marine Sciences, Mathematics, Ecology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 25%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
IdEx (Initiative of Excellence) label, proximity to the French Riviera, and world-class research labs.
Subject Strengths
Earth and Marine SciencesMathematicsEcologyComputer Science
Founded2015
TypePublic
Total Students30000
Intl Students20%
Faculty Ratio15.2
CampusUrban/Multi-campus
Campus SizeDistributed across 14 campuses
Affiliated HospitalsCHU de Nice (Nice University Hospital Centre)
AccreditationFrench Ministry of Higher Education and Research
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#720
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401-500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#201-300
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates, Engineering Degrees, University Diplomas
Programs
10 Doctoral Schools in Sciences, Humanities, and Medicine
PhD Programs
Limited specialized Master programs and MOOCs
Online Programs
INRIA, CNRS, INSERM, 13 Academies of Excellence
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
French Ministry of Higher Education and Research
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate25%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · March 15 to May 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 15 to November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Emphasis on French proficiency (B2/C1) for most programs; focus on research alignment for graduate levels.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€2,850/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€11,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€3,800/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$110
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€14,750/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableEiffel Excellence, IdEx Scholarships, CROUS Grants
Avg Scholarship$6,500
Financial AidHousing assistance (CAF), social grants
Work-StudyAvailable (Etudiant-Entrepreneur status)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates, Engineering Degrees, University Diplomas programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Marine Biology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Management | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Data Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$42,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Sophia Antipolis Science Park
Industry Connections
CiscoIBMOrangeAmadeus
Notable Alumni
Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio (Nobel Prize in Literature)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
University residences (CROUS) and private housing
Sports Facilities
SUAPS facilities including tennis, swimming, and martial arts
Student Clubs
60+ student associations in arts, culture, and sports
Library Resources
6 main University Libraries with over 1 million resources
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, ISEP, BCI
Summer Programs
Nice Summer School in Law and Economics