Université de Poitiers

Université de Poitiers

Poitiers, France

"Public University in Poitiers"

Public University Comprehensive 🌐 www.univ-poitiers.fr https://www.univ-poitiers.fr/en

At a Glance

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Ranking #1201 (QS)
PSW VISA 2 years (APS)
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About Université de Poitiers

The University of Poitiers was founded in 1431 and is a public multidisciplinary university in Poitiers, west-central France.

Rankings & Recognition

#1201
QS World University Rankings 2026

Accreditations & Memberships

Public University

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Université de Poitiers's global standing for that metric.

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Employer Reputation #
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Key Facts

1431 Founded
Public University Type
Poitiers Location

Popular Programs

Law Sciences Humanities Medicine Economics

Application Details

Application Route Online via school admissions
Intakes September

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate 92%
I-20 Processing Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)
Post-Study Work 2 years (APS)
Green Card Pathway Talent Passport (skilled work)

Financials

Application Fee N/A
Avg Scholarship Eiffel / Charpak scholarships

Career Outcomes

14% Placement Ratio
2 years (APS) Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week Work While Study

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Academic Staff — Student-Staff Ratio — —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

Universite de Poitiers is based in Poitiers, France.

Campus Details

1 campus - Poitiers

Campus Forecast

Oceanic climate: mild winters and warm to hot summers

Student Life & Housing

Housing

CROUS residences and private rentals in Poitiers

Dining

Campus restaurants and nearby cafes

Health & Wellness

French student social security covers medical care

Activities & Clubs

Student clubs Sports teams Cultural festivals

Diversity & Demographics

Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented

Cost Deep-Dive

Tuition - Bachelor's (non-EU) approx. EUR 2,900 / year
Tuition - Master's (non-EU) approx. EUR 3,950 / year

Intakes & Deadlines

Universite de Poitiers admits international students in September. Dates differ by programme, so check its admissions pages.

Scholarships at Université de Poitiers

2 scholarships available

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All Levels

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Master/PhD Monthly allowance + travel

Deadline: Ask counsellor
All Levels

Charpak Scholarship

Bachelor/Master Partial support, Indian students

Deadline: Ask counsellor

These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate High-school diploma or equivalent. French level as set by each programme; some English-taught options exist.
Postgraduate Bachelor's degree for Master's, master's for PhD. Language requirements are set by each programme.

English Proficiency

IELTS

TOEFL iBT

PTE Academic

Required Documents

Passport copy Highest degree certificate Academic transcripts CV Motivation letter Recommendation letters Language certificate (English / French) Proof of funds Photo

Application Process

1
Choose programme
Check programmes and entry rules on the Universite de Poitiers website.
2
Apply online
Apply through the Universite de Poitiers website or the Etudes en France portal where required.
3
Upload documents
Upload transcripts, CV, motivation letter and language proof.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some programmes hold an interview or test.
5
Admission letter
Receive the admission letter and pay the deposit if requested.
6
Visa & arrive
Apply for the long-stay student visa, then validate it online within 3 months of arrival.

Campus & Location

Universite de Poitiers is based in Poitiers, France.

8 of 8 courses
Bachelor's 4
Université de Poitiers
📍 Poitiers
Bachelor's Law (Licence)
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: French
Duration: 3 years
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📍 Poitiers
Bachelor's Sciences (Licence)
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: French
Duration: 3 years
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Université de Poitiers
📍 Poitiers
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: French
Duration: 3 years
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📍 Poitiers
Bachelor's Medicine (Licence)
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: French
Duration: 3 years
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Master's 4
Université de Poitiers
📍 Poitiers
Master's Law (Master)
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: French, English
Duration: 2 years
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Université de Poitiers
📍 Poitiers
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: French, English
Duration: 2 years
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Université de Poitiers
📍 Poitiers
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: French, English
Duration: 2 years
Apply now! Next intake
Check university site
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Université de Poitiers
📍 Poitiers
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: French, English
Duration: 2 years
Apply now! Next intake
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