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Université Clermont Auvergne

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Université Clermont Auvergne: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Université Clermont Auvergne is a public university in France, and it suits students who want a state university with a research profile in Clermont-Ferrand. It is a reasonable option if you are looking at French higher education and can confirm the exact programme and admission route on the university website.

  2. What you can study

    Clermont Auvergne University is a public research university. The programme areas are not published in the information available here, so confirm the current course catalogue on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university website for the programme they want, the entry requirements, and whether documents need to be submitted in French or through a specific application portal. Also confirm deadlines, required academic records, and any country-specific steps with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. As in many French cities, you should also budget for accommodation, food, local transport, and other day-to-day living costs.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it before you apply. If you are moving from abroad, check visa requirements, document translation rules, health cover, housing options, and whether your chosen programme has any language entry requirement.

  6. How it compares

    France has 298 universities, so this is one option within a large national system rather than a small or highly specialised sector. Its main distinguishing points are that it is public, research-oriented, and based in Clermont-Ferrand, which may suit students who want a standard public-university setting in France.

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 Clermont Auvergne

What type of institution is Université Clermont Auvergne?

It is a public university.

What country is it in?

It is in France.

Where is its main campus?

Its main campus is in Clermont-Ferrand.

When was it created?

It was created on 1 January 2017 through the merger of Blaise Pascal University and the University of Auvergne.

Overview

Clermont Auvergne University is a public research university with its main campus in Clermont-Ferrand, France. It was created with the merger of Blaise Pascal University and the University of Auvergne on 1 January 2017.

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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