Université de la Reunion
Saint-Pierre, France • Founded 1960 • World Rank #1753
Overview
Established in 1960, the Université de la Reunion (University of Reunion) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Saint Denis (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).
Officially recognized by the Ministère de lEnseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of France), Université de la Reunion is a large-sized coeducational Reunionese higher education institution. Université de la Reunion offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 64-year-old Reunionese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Université de la Reunion also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
The geographic and contact details below cover where Université de la Reunion is and how to reach its administrative offices. Campus emergency contact is typically distinct from general inquiries.
Academic Details
Université de la Reunion's student body, faculty composition, and recognition framework are summarised below. Use this section to gauge institutional weight before drilling into specific programmes.
Degrees
Masters recherche, Masters professionnel. Also prepares for Teaching Certificate and French as a Foreign Language Certificates (DELF, DALF).
Master's 19 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Anthropology
- Arts and Humanities
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Business Administration
- Civil Engineering
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- History
- Information Sciences
- Law
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Modern Languages
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Sports
- Teacher Training
- Technology
Doctoral 4 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Arts and Humanities
- Economics
- Law
- Management
Other 9 programs
- Arts and Humanities
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Law
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Technology
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministère de lEnseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France.
Arts and Social Sciences (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Communication Studies
- Educational Sciences
- English
- Ethnology
- Geography
- Germanic Studies
- History
- Literature
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Health Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Midwifery
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Human Science and Environment (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- French
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law and Economics (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Law
- Political Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sciences and Technology (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Food Technology
- Mathematics
- Molecular Biology
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business Administration (IAE) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Confucius (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
Teacher Training (INSPE) (Institute) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Research
- Educational Sciences
- Teacher Trainers Education
- Teacher Training
Technology (IUT Saint-Pierre) (Institute) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Banking
- Business Administration
- Civil Engineering
- E-Business/Commerce
- Management
- Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
Observatory for the Sciences of the Universe (Laboratory) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Astronomy and Space Science
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (ESIROI) (School) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Construction Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Food Technology
- Information Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Every programme Université de la Reunion offers, searchable by name and grouped by level. Pathway programmes leading from foundation to bachelor entry are sometimes listed separately from full degree programmes.
Bachelor's Degree
32 programmes
These 32 programmes make up Université de la Reunion's undergraduate catalogue. A bachelor's degree is the baseline credential for most graduate careers and advanced study.
Licence Chimie Chimie Chemistry
Licence Sciences pour l'ingénieur Sciences pour l'ingénieur General Engineering
Licence : Université de la Réunion - Le Tampon : Université de la Réunion - Le Tampon
Licence Sciences sociales Sciences sociales Social & Cultural Studies
Licence Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives Sport and Exercise Science
Licence : Université de La Réunion - Saint Denis : Université de La Réunion - Saint Denis
Licence Espagnol Espagnol
Licence Sciences pour la santé Sciences pour la santé Health Sciences
Licence Psychologie Psychologie Psychology
Licence Anglais-Mandarin Anglais-Mandarin
Licence Informatique Informatique Computer Sciences
Licence Sciences de la vie Sciences de la vie Natural Sciences
Licence Mathématiques et informatique appliquées aux sciences humaines et sociales Mathématiques et informatique appliquées aux sciences humaines et sociales Computer Sciences
Licence Sciences de l'éducation et de la formation Sciences de l'éducation et de la formation Education & Teaching
Licence Science politique Science politique Politics & International Relations
Licence Sciences de la terre Sciences de la terre Earth Sciences & Geology
Licence Urbanisme transition énergétique et environnement Urbanisme transition énergétique et environnement Energy Engineering
Licence Histoire Histoire History
Licence Anglais Anglais
Licence Mathématiques Mathématiques Mathematics
Licence Physique Physique Physics & Astronomy
Licence Information et communication Information et communication Communication Studies
Licence Énergie et environnement Énergie et environnement Energy Engineering
Licence Préparatoire au Professorat des Ecoles (PPPE) Préparatoire au Professorat des Ecoles (PPPE)
Licence Lettres Lettres Literature
Licence Géographie et aménagement Géographie et aménagement Urban Planning
Licence Allemand Allemand
Licence - Arts-lettres-langues Licence - Langues étrangères appliquées - Parcours Anglais-Mandarin Arts, Design & Architecture
Licence - Sciences - technologies - santé Licence - Informatique Computer Sciences
Licence - Sciences humaines et sociales Licence - Géographie et aménagement Geography
Licence - Droit-économie-gestion Licence - Portail Droit Law
Diplôme d'Université Diplôme d'Université - PAREO - CPESIP (Cycle préparatoire aux Etudes Supérieures et à l'Insertion Professionnelle)
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Master's Degree
99 programmes
Université de la Reunion offers 99 programmes at master's level — postgraduate programmes that deepen a specialism, usually over one to two years after a bachelor's degree.
Master Marketing, vente Marketing, vente Marketing
Master Droit des affaires Droit des affaires Business Law
Master Français langue étrangère Français langue étrangère Linguistics & Language Studies
Master Anthropologie Anthropologie Social & Cultural Studies
Master Justice, procès et procédures Justice, procès et procédures Law
Master Biodiversité, écologie et évolution Biodiversité, écologie et évolution Ecology & Conservation
Master Droit du patrimoine Droit du patrimoine Law
Master Energie Energie Energy Engineering
Master Lettres Lettres Literature
Master Génie civil Génie civil Civil Engineering & Construction
Master Risques et environnement Risques et environnement Environmental Sciences
Master Chimie et sciences du vivant Chimie et sciences du vivant Chemistry
Master Gestion des ressources humaines Gestion des ressources humaines Human Resource Management
Master Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré Education & Teaching
Master Informatique Informatique Computer Sciences
Master Géographie, aménagement, environnement et développement Géographie, aménagement, environnement et développement Environmental Sciences
Master Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales Linguistics & Language Studies
Master Relations internationales Relations internationales Politics & International Relations
Master Management et administration des entreprises Management et administration des entreprises Business Administration
Master Monnaie, banque, finance, assurance Monnaie, banque, finance, assurance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Master Management sectoriel Management sectoriel Business & Management
Master Sciences de la Terre et des planètes, environnement Sciences de la Terre et des planètes, environnement Earth Sciences & Geology
Master Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 1er degré Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 1er degré Education & Teaching
Master Comptabilité - contrôle - audit Comptabilité - contrôle - audit Accounting
Master Ville et environnements urbains Ville et environnements urbains Environmental Sciences
Master Economie appliquée Economie appliquée Economics
Master Droit public Droit public Public Law
Master Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), pratiques et ingénierie de la formation (PIF) Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), pratiques et ingénierie de la formation (PIF) Education & Teaching
Master Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), encadrement éducatif Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), encadrement éducatif Education & Teaching
Master STAPS : activité physique adaptée et santé STAPS : activité physique adaptée et santé Sport and Exercise Science
Master Tourisme Tourisme Tourism & Leisure
Master Sciences du langage Sciences du langage Linguistics & Language Studies
Master STAPS : management du sport STAPS : management du sport Sport and Exercise Science
Master Histoire Histoire History
Master Information, communication Information, communication Communication Studies
Master Mathématiques Mathématiques Mathematics
Master Biologie-santé Biologie-santé Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
CPES Cycle pluridisciplinaire d'Études Supérieures - Economie - Sciences pour l'Ingénieur General Engineering
Marketing, vente Advertising & Digital Marketing
Droit des affaires Law
Français langue étrangère Linguistics & Language Studies
Anthropologie — Anthropologie sociale et culturelle de l'océan Indien Social & Cultural Studies
Justice, procès et procédures Law
Biodiversité, écologie et évolution — Biodiversité, écosystèmes tropicaux terrestres Ecology & Conservation
Droit du patrimoine — Droit notarial Law
Energie Energy Engineering
Lettres Literature
Génie civil Civil Engineering & Construction
Risques et environnement — Gestion du risque et actions humanitaires Business Administration
Chimie et sciences du vivant Chemistry
Gestion des ressources humaines Human Resource Management
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Allemand Education & Teaching
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Histoire, géographie History
Informatique — Services informatiques connectés et sécurisés en formation Computer Sciences
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Mathématiques Mathematics
Géographie, aménagement, environnement et développement — Territoires et sociétés de l'océan indien Geography
Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales — Monde anglophone Literature
Relations internationales Politics & International Relations
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Lettres Literature
Management et administration des entreprises — Cadres, double compétence Management & Leadership
Monnaie, banque, finance, assurance — Conseiller de clientèle professionnels et TPE Finance, Banking & Insurance
Management sectoriel — Pilotage des organisations en santé Health Sciences
Sciences de la Terre et des planètes, environnement Earth Sciences & Geology
Génie civil — Physique et inégnierie mathématiques Civil Engineering & Construction
Génie civil — Ingénierie de la sécurité incendie Civil Engineering & Construction
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Espagnol Education & Teaching
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Mathématiques, sciences, physiques et chimiques PLP Mathematics
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 1er degré — Professeur des écoles Education & Teaching
Management sectoriel — Management et enseignement en santé Health Sciences
Comptabilité - contrôle - audit Accounting
Monnaie, banque, finance, assurance — Carrières bancaires et financières Finance, Banking & Insurance
Ville et environnements urbains Environmental Sciences
Management et administration des entreprises — Création et développement d'entreprises innovantes Management & Leadership
Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales — Monde hispanique, sociétés, identités et cultures métisses Literature
Economie appliquée Economics
Droit public Law
Droit public — Classe préparatoire aux concours de catégorie A et A+ Law
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), pratiques et ingénierie de la formation (PIF) — Formation de formateurs General Engineering
Droit public — Droit de l'action publique et libertés Law
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), encadrement éducatif — Conseiller principal d'éducation Education & Teaching
STAPS : activité physique adaptée et santé — Ingénierie du sport et de la santé General Engineering
Tourisme — Management et ingénierie du tourisme General Engineering
Droit public — Droit public des affaires Law
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — SCIENCES PHYSIQUE OU CHIMIQUE Physics & Astronomy
Biodiversité, écologie et évolution — Biodiversité, écosystèmes tropicaux, aquatiques, littoraux et insulaires Ecology & Conservation
Sciences du langage — Sciences du langage et mondes créoles Linguistics & Language Studies
Monnaie, banque, finance, assurance — Conseiller de clientèle patrimonial Finance, Banking & Insurance
STAPS : management du sport Management & Leadership
Droit du patrimoine — Ingénierie juridique du patrimoine General Engineering
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Anglais English Language Studies
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Education physique et sportive Physics & Astronomy
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — CREOLE Education & Teaching
Histoire — Océan Indien : sociétés, cultures, pouvoirs History
Informatique Computer Sciences
Information, communication Communication Studies
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 2nd degré — Lettres, Histoire, géographie PLP History
Métiers de l'enseignement, de l'éducation et de la formation (MEEF), 1er degré — Recherche en éducation Education & Teaching
Mathématiques Mathematics
Biologie-santé Health Sciences
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How to apply to Université de la Reunion
Practical steps to apply to Université de la Reunion, suitable as a starting checklist before contacting the admissions team directly.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Université de la Reunion's catalogue includes 131 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Université de la Reunion's admissions process.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Submit your completed application through Université de la Reunion's official website at www.univ-reunion.fr. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +591 (2) 62 93 80 80. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Université de la Reunion
Quick answers to the most common questions about Université de la Reunion — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.
When was Université de la Reunion founded?
Université de la Reunion was established in 1960 (approximately 66 years ago).
In which city is Université de la Reunion?
Université de la Reunion is based in Saint-Pierre, France.
Is Université de la Reunion a public or private institution?
Université de la Reunion operates as a public institution.
How many students study at Université de la Reunion?
Université de la Reunion has approximately 10,000-14,999 students.
What is Université de la Reunion's ranking?
Université de la Reunion holds rank #1753 globally and #71 in France.
What programmes are available at Université de la Reunion?
Université de la Reunion delivers master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
Is Université de la Reunion accredited?
Yes, Université de la Reunion is recognised by Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
How do I find Université de la Reunion online?
Université de la Reunion's official website is www.univ-reunion.fr.
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