History
The University of Clermont Auvergne was created on 1 January 2017. This decision was the result of a process of reflection since 2012 on how best to structure the site to make the most of the new framework introduced by the 2013 Act on higher education and research.
Education
With 1150 Lecturing and Research Staff, the University is well-known for the quality of its teaching and research. It has four Doctoral Schools and thirty-one laboratories and research teams, sixteen of which are associated with the C.N.R.S. (National Centre for Scientific Research) and two with the I.N.R.A. (National Institute for Research in Agronomy).
Research
The university offers its 16,000 students courses (B.A./B.Sc., M.A./M.Sc. to Ph.D. level) in its extensively multidisciplinary fields of the Arts, Languages and the Humanities, Exact and Natural Sciences and Technology, Sports Science and Engineering.
Short Courses
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
601 -100
2022
501
2021
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
801
2023
801
2022
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
537 -60
2022
477
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
Clermont-Ferrand’s central position in France and Europe together with its good rail, road and air links make it a perfect starting point for visiting major French and European cities (3.5 hours from Paris, 2.5 hours from Lyon, 3 hours from Montpellier).
Housing services
The city is the capital of the Auvergne region by virtue of its ancient historical traditions and considerable economic and industrial development. It is home to the Michelin tyre company. Other large companies in the region include Limagrain, Alcan-Rhenalu, Aubert and Duval, Volvic, the ‘aeronautic maintenance’ centre, Trelleborg, Capgemini, Goodyear-Dunlop and Socopa. If you are looking for an internship, there are ample opportunities.
Campus life
The city is the capital of the Auvergne region by virtue of its ancient historical traditions and considerable economic and industrial development. It is home to the Michelin tyre company. Other large companies in the region include Limagrain, Alcan-Rhenalu, Aubert and Duval, Volvic, the ‘aeronautic maintenance’ centre, Trelleborg, Capgemini, Goodyear-Dunlop and Socopa. If you are looking for an internship, there are ample opportunities.
Sports facilities
The University Physical and Sporting Activities Service (SUAPS) provides a range of physical and sporting activities for students, faculty members and staff in University of Clermont Auvergne & Associates member institutions.