Université de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France
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Europe

Université de Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France

Undergraduate strengths: Wine Science, Medicine, Law, Sciences. Taught primarily in French.

Official site Figures are indicative estimates
The decision

Is Université de Bordeaux right for you?

Best for students who

  • want a supportive route into higher education with realistic entry standards
  • prefer applied, career-focused teaching over research-first departments
  • enjoy a classic student town where the university is the heart of Bordeaux
  • want to live and study in French
  • are set on Wine Science, Medicine, Law

Maybe not for you if you

  • are specifically chasing a top-25 world ranking on your CV
  • prioritise big-city nightlife and a huge modern urban campus
  • only want to study fully in English
  • want a subject well outside Wine Science or Medicine

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Undergraduate courses

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Undergraduate entry requirements

Baccalauréat + DELF B2.

Entry requirements last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).

What these grades mean

Costs (per year)

  • Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €2,770 – €4,500
  • Annual undergraduate tuition (home): €170–€600
  • Living: €10,000 – €14,000

Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate) — always confirm on the official site.

Top employers & salary

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Salary data last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).

Typical graduate salary: 30,000–€48,000/yr

Housing & city

Student wellbeing

Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.

Clubs & activities

Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term — joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.

Around campus & Bordeaux

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Useful links

Visa — France

Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)

Apply via Campus France in your country before arrival.

2–4 weeks after Campus France interview €99 + €60 CVEC student fee
  • Campus France approval
  • Admission letter
  • Proof of funds (~€615/month)
  • Insurance

Closest airports

  • CDG · Paris Charles de Gaulle
    ~0 km from Bordeaux
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