Université de Caen Normandie
Caen, France • QS 2027 #1201-1400
Updated Jun 2026 · Source: unicaen.fr
Overview
Founded in 1432 by the King of England Henry VI, the University of Caen was destroyed in 1944 during the Battle of Normandy.
The reconstruction of the University started in 1948 under the authority of Rector Pierre Daure and the new campus was inaugurated in 1957. Became member of the COMUE Normandie Université (Communities of universities and higher education institutions) - Décret n° 2014-1673 - 29 décembre 2014
Location & Contact
Geographic and contact information for Université de Caen Normandie is listed below.
Academic Details
Enrolment, faculty headcount, and accreditation data for Université de Caen Normandie are listed below.
Degrees
Certificat and Diplôme d'études françaises (for foreign students)
Master's 16 programs
- Arts and Humanities
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Cultural Studies
- Economics
- Educational Sciences
- Epidemiology
- Law
- Library Science
- Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology
- Modern Languages
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Social Sciences
Doctoral 36 programs
- Ancient Civilizations
- Applied Mathematics
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedicine
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Law
- Economics
- Educational Sciences
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- English Studies
- Fine Arts
- Geology
- History of Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modern History
- Molecular Biology
- Optics
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physiology
- Political Sciences
- Private Law
- Production Engineering
- Public Law
- Sociology
- Translation and Interpretation
Other 29 programs
- Administration
- Arts and Humanities
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Economics
- Educational Sciences
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- History
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Modern Languages
- Natural Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Public Administration
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Sports
- Technology
Faculties & Divisions
Each of Université de Caen Normandie's faculties and its subject areas are listed below.
French for Foreign Students (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- French
Business Administration and Management (IAE) (Institute) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Banking
- Business Administration
- Insurance
- Management
Teacher Training and Education (INSPE) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Teacher Training
Technology (IUT Grand Ouest Normandie) (Institute) 22 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Computer Science
- Energy Engineering
- Food Technology
- Human Resources
- Industrial Maintenance
- Information Sciences
- Library Science
- Management
- Mass Communication
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multimedia
- Physics
- Production Engineering
- Social and Community Services
- Statistics
- Technology
- Telecommunications Services
- Thermal Engineering
- Transport Management
Coastal Environment Studies (CREC) (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Coastal Studies
History, Culture and Language (MRSH) (Research Division) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ancient Civilizations
- Archaeology
- Cultural Studies
- Linguistics
- Medieval Studies
Engineering d'ingénieurs (ESIX Normandie) (School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cooking and Catering
- Dairy
- Engineering
- Food Technology
- Industrial Engineering
Economics, Management, Geography and Regional Planning (SEGGAT) (Unit) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Management
- Regional Studies
Health Sciences (Unit) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
Human Sciences and Social Sciences (Unit) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ancient Civilizations
- Archaeology
- Comparative Literature
- Educational Sciences
- French
- History
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Sociology
Law, Public Administration, Economics and Social Sciences (Unit) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Law
- Political Sciences
Modern Languages (Unit) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- English Studies
- German
- Italian
- Latin American Studies
- Modern Languages
- Romance Languages
- Scandinavian Languages
- Slavic Languages
- Spanish
Physical Education and Sports (STAPS) (Unit) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
Psychology (Unit) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Psychology
Sciences (Unit) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Environmental Studies
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Programs Offered
Université de Caen Normandie's programme catalogue is grouped by level below.
260 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in France
Bachelor's Degree 65 programmes
Showing 10 of 65.
Master's Degree 189 programmes
Showing 10 of 189.
Doctorate 3 programmes
Associate's Degree 2 programmes
Certificate 1 programme
How to apply to Université de Caen Normandie
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Frequently Asked Questions about Université de Caen Normandie
Concise answers to common questions about Université de Caen Normandie.
Where can I find Université de Caen Normandie?
The institution is located in Caen, France.
What is Université de Caen Normandie's control type?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students does Université de Caen Normandie have?
The institution has a student body of 29,308.
Where does Université de Caen Normandie stand in university rankings?
Université de Caen Normandie is ranked QS 2027 #1201-1400.
What programmes are available at Université de Caen Normandie?
Université de Caen Normandie offers master's and doctoral programmes.
Is Université de Caen Normandie officially recognised?
Yes, Université de Caen Normandie is recognised by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
How do I find Université de Caen Normandie online?
The institution's website is www.unicaen.fr.
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