Quick Summary
Université de Bordeaux is a public founded in 1441, located in Bordeaux, France. Ranked #477 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 54000 students including 13% from outside France. Known for strengths in Archaeology, Agriculture & Forestry, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the largest and oldest public universities in France with a massive focus on multidisciplinary research and high international rankings.
Subject Strengths
ArchaeologyAgriculture & ForestryMedicineLawChemistryPsychology
Founded1441
TypePublic
Total Students54000
Intl Students13%
Faculty Ratio17.5
CampusMulti-site Urban
Campus Size187 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsCentre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Bordeaux
AccreditationMinistère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#477
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#301-350
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#201-300
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Licence,Master,Doctorate,Diplômes d'Université,BUT
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Institut des Maladies Neurodégénératives,Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux,Centre de Recherche en Archéologie
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus heavily on the 'Projet de Formation Motivé' for undergraduate and a specific research project for PhD candidates.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€175/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€11,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€255/yr
per year · EUR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€11,930/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableEiffel Excellence Scholarship,CROUS Scholarships,Bordeaux University Foundation Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Licence,Master,Doctorate,Diplômes d'Université,BUT programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oenology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Neuroscience | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Public Health | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Archaeology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$42,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical and industrial internships available through local clusters.
Industry Connections
Aerospace ValleyCNRSINRAEInserm
Notable Alumni
François Guizot,Jacques Soustelle,Léon Duguit
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Pessac-Talence Sports Center,Tennis courts,Swimming pools,Rugby fields
Student Clubs
BDE (Student Unions),Erasmus Student Network,Cultural Association
Library Resources
12 libraries,Digital library resources,Historical archives
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,ISEP,BCI
Summer Programs
Available