Marie and Louis Pasteur University
Besançon, France • THE 2026 #801-1000
Updated May 2026 · Source: univ-fcomte.fr
Overview
Established 1971 under the 1968 law reforming higher education as one of the new Universities and replacing the former Université de Besançon founded 1422 at Dole and transferred to Besançon 1691.
The University was suppressed by the Revolution and replaced by Faculties of Science and Letters and School of Medicine. Reconstituted as university 1896.Université de Franche-Comté was member of the COMUE Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté (Community of Universities and Establishment) – Décret n° 2015-280 - 11 mars 2015.
Since 1 January 2025, the EPE (Public Experimental Establishment) Université Marie et Louis Pasteur replaced the ComUE UBFC and the Université de Franche-Comté (UFC)
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
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Faculties & Divisions
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Applied Linguistics (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Linguistics
Distance Education (Centre) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Economics
- History
- Mathematics
- Social Sciences
Health Sciences (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences (SLHS) (Faculty) 15 subjects offered
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- Archaeology
- Art History
- Arts and Humanities
- Geography
- History
- Linguistics
- Mass Communication
- Modern Languages
- Musicology
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Theatre
Law, Economics and Political Science, Management (SJEPG) (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Economics
- Law
- Management
- Political Sciences
- Social Sciences
Science and Technology (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Engineering
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Neurosciences
- Physics
- Technology
- Waste Management
Science, Technology and Industrial Management (STGI) (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
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- Administration
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Water Science
Sports (STAPS) (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
Business Administration (IAE) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Private Administration
Engineering (ISIFC) (Institute) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Engineering
Preparatory Administrative Studies (IPAG) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
Teacher Training and Education (INSPE) (Institute) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Education
- Education
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
- Teacher Trainers Education
- Teacher Training
Technology (IUT Belfort-Montbéliard) (Institute) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business and Commerce
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Social Studies
- Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Thermal Engineering
Technology (IUT Besançon-Vesoul) (Institute) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Hygiene
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Maintenance
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Technology
- Transport and Communications
Programs Offered
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9 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in France
Bachelor's Degree 6 programmes
Master's Degree 2 programmes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Marie and Louis Pasteur University
Below are key facts about Marie and Louis Pasteur University, drawn directly from institutional records.
What city is Marie and Louis Pasteur University in?
Marie and Louis Pasteur University operates from Besançon, France.
What is Marie and Louis Pasteur University's control type?
Marie and Louis Pasteur University operates as a public institution.
Where does Marie and Louis Pasteur University stand in university rankings?
Marie and Louis Pasteur University is ranked THE 2026 #801-1000.
What programmes are available at Marie and Louis Pasteur University?
Marie and Louis Pasteur University delivers master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
Who recognises Marie and Louis Pasteur University?
The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
Where can I learn more about Marie and Louis Pasteur University?
You can find Marie and Louis Pasteur University online at www.univ-fcomte.fr.
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