About Université de Poitiers
The Université de Poitiers is one of the oldest universities in Europe having been founded in 1431. The university is situated in the city of Poitiers, France.
The university's establishment can be traced back to the efforts of Pope Eugene IV, who granted the university its charter in the 15th century.
The Université de Poitiers offers a range of academic programmes and degrees. At the undergraduate level, students can choose bachelor's degree programmes in various disciplines, including arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, and more.
For those seeking further specialisation and expertise, the university offers an extensive selection of master's and doctoral programmes across different fields. These advanced degrees include subjects like political science, criminology, currency, international and European law and business communication.
In addition to its academic programmes, the university is home to various research centres and institutes, contributing to advancements in fields such as sciences, law, literature, language, and social sciences.
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Key statistics
- 31.5No. of students per staff(1)
- 28%Proportion of ISR Publication(1)
- 57 : 43Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 11%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 29,280Number of FTE Students(1)
Subjects taught at Université de Poitiers
Arts & humanities
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Archaeology
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics & Statistics
Business & economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
Engineering & technology
- General Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Law
- Law
Psychology
- Psychology
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Sociology
- Geography
Computer science
- Computer Science
Education
- Education