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Université de Strasbourg

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About

Located in Strasbourg, France, the Université de Strasbourg is renowned for its academic excellence, boasting multiple Nobel laureates among its alumni and researchers and standing out as a powerhouse in scientific research, European studies, and medicine. The university offers a vast array of programs across diverse disciplines, with numerous degrees taught partly or entirely in English, particularly at the master's and doctoral levels. International students benefit greatly from the dedicated Welcome Desk and the International Relations Office, which provide comprehensive support with visa procedures, housing, and integration events. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its unique trnational identity, deeply embedded in the heart of Europe, which allows students to easily collaborate with neighboring European institutions and participate in cross-border joint degrees. This vibrant, multicultural campus environment makes it an exceptionally welcoming destination for scholars from around the globe seeking a world-class European education.

Background

The University of Strasbourg (French: Université de Strasbourg, Unistra) is a public research university located in Strasbourg, France, with over 52000 students and 3300 researchers. Founded in the 16th century by Johannes Sturm, it was a center of intellectual life during the Age of Enlightenment. In the 1970s, the old university was reorganized into three distinct institutions, which were consolidated in 2009. The current University of Strasbourg comprises 35 academic faculties, schools, and institutes, as well as 71 research laboratories spread across six campuses, including the historic site in the Neustadt. Throughout its existence, Unistra alumni, faculty, or researchers have included 18 Nobel laureates, two Fields Medalists and a wide range of notable individuals in their respective fields. Among them are Goethe, statesman Robert Schuman, historian Marc Bloch and several chemists such as Louis Pasteur.

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Quick facts

Country
France
City
Strasbourg
Founded
1621
Source: Wikidata
Type
Public
Bachelor's & master's students
56,020
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
From abroad
12.9%
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
Website
unistra.fr
Source: Wikidata

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