University of Bordeaux
#QS #281
QS Rank
38
Acceptance rate
18
Intl. students
$3,200
Tuition/yr
51,000
Enrollment
About University of Bordeaux
The University of Bordeaux is one of France's leading comprehensive research universities, ranked QS #281 globally (2025), located in Bordeaux — consistently ranked among Europe's most liveable cities and UNESCO-listed for its architecture. The university has particular strength in chemistry, astrophysics, neuroscience, law, economics, and health sciences. It hosts a large campus in a city famous for its cultural richness, Atlantic coast access, and significantly lower cost of living than Paris (approximately 35–40% lower).
For non-EU international students, the University of Bordeaux charges €2,770–3,770/year — France's public university non-EU rate — providing access to a QS Top 300 institution at a fraction of UK or US tuition costs. Bordeaux is also home to significant industries in aerospace (Thales, Airbus components), wine (major agribusiness sector), and medtech — creating graduate employment opportunities beyond Paris. The university offers English-taught master's programs in STEM, economics, and law.
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For Nepali students
- QS Top 300 at public tuition (€2,770–3,770/year) in one of Europe's most liveable cities
- Bordeaux living costs are 35–40% lower than Paris — significantly reduces total annual cost
- Strong in chemistry, neuroscience, law, and health sciences — internationally recognized research
- Aerospace sector nearby (Thales, Airbus, Safran components) provides graduate employment
- Atlantic coast location, UNESCO heritage city — high quality of life for students
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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