The University of Angers is a public university in western France, with campuses in Angers, Cholet, and Saumur. It is part of the Angers-Le Mans University Community.

History

The University of Angers was initially established during the 11th century as the School of Angers. It became known as the University of Angers in 1337 and was the fifth largest university in France at the time. The university existed until 1793 when all universities in France were closed. Nearly 2 centuries later, the university was reestablished in 1971 after a regrouping of several preexisting higher education establishments. It would go on to add additional campuses in Cholet and Saumur in 1987 and 2004, respectively. Today, the University of Angers counts more than 25,000 students across all campuses. The university was rated the best university in France in 2015 for success rates.

Academics

The University of Angers offers bachelors, vocational bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees across its 8 faculties and institutes: The university also offers non-degree options, including DAEU diplomas.

Campuses

The University of Angers is situated on 3 campuses in various parts of Angers (Belle-Beille, Santé, and Saint-Serge), as well as campuses in Cholet and Saumur. There are 2 university libraries, available on the Saint-Serge and Belle-Beille campuses. Near the Santé campus, the university maintains a botanical garden, which as of 2022, is open year-round. The university also offers several CROUS student residence and dining halls in Angers.

Memorial

In 2015, the Maison des Sciences Humaines at the university was named after Germaine Tillion (1907-2008), an etnologist and member of the French Resistance.

Notable faculty

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Modern

Notable alumni

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Modern