Quick Summary
Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, in Toulouse, France, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1970. Ranked #550-600 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 21500 students including 18% from outside France. Known for strengths in Economics, Law, Management, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15-20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Premier European hub for Economics and top-tier French faculty for Law and Management.
Subject Strengths
EconomicsLawManagementPolitical ScienceSocial Sciences
Founded1970
TypePublic
Total Students21500
Intl Students18%
Faculty Ratio24:1
CampusCity Campus
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (France), EQUIS (for TSM)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#550-600
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#501-600
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#201-300
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, University Diplomas (DU)
Programs
Doctoral School of Law and Political Science, Toulouse School of Economics Doctoral School, Toulouse School of Management Doctoral School
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
TSE-R, IRDEIC, IFR, CRM, IRIT
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (France), EQUIS (for TSM)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15-20%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3
GRERequired for specific Master in Economics programs
GMATRequired for specific Management programs
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · March 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 31
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
For Economics, focus on a strong quantitative background. For Law, French proficiency at C1 level is typically required.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€170/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€10,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€243/yr
per year · EUR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€10,913/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableEiffel Excellence Scholarship, CROUS Scholarships, Eiffel Scholarship, Jean Tirole Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$5,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, University Diplomas (DU) programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Economics (TSE) | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Administration (TSM) | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Informatics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
93%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical placement for Law and corporate internships for TSM/TSE students
Industry Connections
AirbusThalesvarious International Law firmsEuropean Central Bank
Notable Alumni
Jean Tirole (Nobel Laureate), Carole Delga, Jean-Luc Moudenc
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Access to SUAPS (Service Universitaire des Activités Physiques et Sportives)
Student Clubs
Over 60 student associations, including specialized law and finance clubs
Library Resources
Arsenal Library, Manufacture des Tabacs Library, Garrigou Library
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, BCI (Quebec), ISEP, various bilateral agreements with US/UK universities
Summer Programs
TSE Summer School, European School of Law Summer Programs