The University of Orléans is a public university based in Orléans, France. It is one of the major higher education institutions of the Centre-Val de Loire region and proposes a wide academic portfolio in law, economics, management, human sciences, languages, literature, history, geography, science, technology, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences, engineering related fields, environment, education, sports sciences, social sciences and doctoral research. The university combines a rich academic tradition with the framework of a modern public university focused on teaching, research, professional education and regional development.

The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, technology, engineering-related and doctoral programmes through faculties, institutes, schools, laboratories, research centres and doctoral schools. Its academic system includes law, economics and management, humanities, languages, social sciences, science and technology, education, sports sciences, university technology institutes, engineering-related programmes, and research units. The university offers general academic and applied professional programs for students who wish to pursue further academic study or receive directly career-oriented education.

For many national diploma programmes, the University of Orléans charges registration fees consistent with the French public university model. For standard national degrees, the registration fee is generally €178 a year for Licence / bachelor’s level programmes, €254 a year for Master’s level programmes, and €397 a year for Doctoral registration. CVEC is the contribution of €105 per year for student and campus life, unless exempt. This means that the minimum annual cost payable for a university-linked Licence is usually €283, Master €359 and Doctorate €502, before living costs and personal expenses. There may be separate fee rules for institute level programmes, engineering level programmes, professional training, continuing education, university diplomas and international courses.

The university is based in Orléans and has access to public institutions, research centres, cultural organisations, regional industries, technological sectors, educational institutions, environmental organisations and local business networks. The Region Centre-Val de Loire promotes academic and professional activity in the areas of science, environment, logistics, public administration, education, agriculture-related research, technology and regional development. Graduates can pursue careers in law, public administration, education, research, economics, management, technology, data science, environment, engineering related fields, communication, social sciences, sports sciences and doctoral research.

The University of Orléans is an ideal choice for students looking for a public university with low national-degree registration fees, a regional academic setting and a wide range of programmes. Its academic architecture enables students to progress from the Licence level to the Master and PhD levels in several fields. The university is also of value to students who prefer a public university setting outside of Paris, but still want to study close to major French academic and professional networks.”