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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.uvsq.frFranceQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Versailles Saint
Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University (Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, UVSQ) is a French public research university located in the Île-de-France region, primarily in the city of Versailles. Founded in 1991, UVSQ is part of the Université Paris-Saclay consortium and is recognized for its strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and medicine, as well as humanities and social sciences. The university benefits from its proximity to major research institutions like the CNRS (National Centre for Scientific Research) and CEA (Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission), fostering collaboration in cutting-edge research projects. Its campuses are spread across several locations in the Yvelines department, including Versailles, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, and Rambouillet, offering a blend of historic and modern academic environments.
Last full enrichment: 8 Jun 2026
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QS World #150 · 2023US News #180 · 2023Times Higher Education #200 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, multi-site (Versailles, Guyancourt, Rambouillet, etc.)
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
6/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
82% placement rate
Popular fields
Artic StudiesPhysical Activity, Excercise and HealthEconomicsDevelopment of Drugs and Health ProductsMolecular Nano Bio PhotonicsComputer science- Big Data Management And AnalyticsSport Sciences for Health and PerformanceInternational Business
Top Recruiters
CapgeminiBNP ParibasTotalL'OréalAtos
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Student Life
20,000 students (3,000 international)
Campus: Urban, multi-site (Versailles, Guyancourt, Rambouillet, etc.)
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
University LibrariesSports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteriasCultural CentersHealth Services
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 5.5
💡Typical apply window for France: Check program pages 9–12 months before your target intake