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Université Bordeaux I

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Université Bordeaux I: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Université Bordeaux I was a public university in France and is now part of the University of Bordeaux, operating as its Talence campus. It suits students who want to study at a French public institution tied to the University of Bordeaux rather than apply to a standalone university.

  2. What you can study

    Université Bordeaux I no longer operates as an independent university; it now functions as the Talence campus of the merged University of Bordeaux. No subject areas or programmes are listed here, so the programme catalogue should be confirmed on the University of Bordeaux website.

  3. Getting in

    For international applicants, the key point is that this institution now operates within the University of Bordeaux, so applications should be checked through the University of Bordeaux admissions pages. The website for the former university is http://www.cribx1.u-bordeaux.fr/; confirm the current application route, required documents, deadlines, and any course-specific entry rules on the official site.

  4. What it costs

    The tuition fee for international students is not published here, so confirm the current rate with the University of Bordeaux admissions office. Living costs in Bordeaux will depend on housing, transport, and personal spending, so budget separately for those items.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check the application route, required documents, visa timing, and whether your chosen programme is still offered at the Talence campus of the University of Bordeaux.

  6. How it compares

    France has 298 universities. In that context, Université Bordeaux I stands out less as a separate choice now and more as part of the University of Bordeaux, so it is relevant mainly if you want to study at the Talence campus of a merged public university rather than compare independent institutions.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Université Bordeaux I

What type of institution was Université Bordeaux I?

It was a public university in France.

Does Université Bordeaux I still operate as a separate university?

No. It merged on 1 January 2014 and now operates as the Talence campus of the University of Bordeaux.

What is the website?

http://www.cribx1.u-bordeaux.fr/

How many universities are there in France?

There are 298 universities in France.

Overview

The University of Bordeaux 1 was one of the four universities in the Academy of Bordeaux, together with the Bordeaux Segalen University, Michel de Montaigne University and Montesquieu University. On 1 January 2014, it merged with Bordeaux 2 and Bordeaux 4 to form the University of Bordeaux. It currently operates as the Talence campus of the merged University of Bordeaux.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for France.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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