History
The University of Burgundy's roots run deep within the history of France. uB's origins date back to the French monarchy, with the founding of the Dijon faculty of law in 1722, at the instigation of King Louis XV of France.
Education
It offers 400 different degrees across all levels (Bachelor, Master and PhD) and enrols 3,000 members of staff and 29,000 students among whom more than 2,300 are international students.
Research
EURAXESS Burgundy is a service dedicated to helping foreign researchers arriving in France and supporting those who facilitate their mobility.
With its developed network, the EURAXESS Burgundy service will support you and accompany you in preparation for your mobility and help you to settle in on arrival.University of Burgundy Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Burgundy. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Apr 2025
Kuwaiti Government Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
20 Jan 2025
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Excellence scholarship Bachelor - Bilingual classes - French Embassy in Laos
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
École de Management Appliqué Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
9000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Social Criteria Bursary
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8200 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC High Honours Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3600 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Bourse de l’Espoir
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Sport Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
EDHEC Giving - Laurent Freixe Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2025
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Program
Merit-based
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
701 -200
2022
501
2021
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
923 -102
2023
821 34
2022
855
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Housing services
Regional Student Centre CROUS offers the opportunity of renting individual rooms either in an accommodation block or in well-furnished apartments to 4,100 students.
- Students are exempt from paying local housing taxes and can apply for state financial aids for housing.
- CROUS also offers accommodations in private homes: homestay or private apartment.
- International degree seeking students: you can apply for a room in a CROUS student residence at the CROUS website.
- International exchange students: you can book your student room via the International Office online application form for exchange students mobilities.
Library services
The university libraries provide access to books, journals and reviews, e-documents, DVDs, eBooks and to media library with novels, magazines and comics. These collections are adapted to both undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes.
The University Libraries also place at your disposal important electronic documentation:
- Access to more than 20 Databases
- Access to more than 53,800 journals
ICT services
Wireless connections are available on all campuses and in all the University Buildings.
Campus life
The main campus is located in Dijon and is host to 24,000 students. Located 10 minutes away from the city centre, the campus covers 115 hectares full of green open spaces. Several libraries, high quality sports facilities, a thriving cultural centre, a permanent art exhibition, several university restaurants and halls of residence for students, a day nursery as well as 130 lively student associations can be found on campus.
Sports facilities
uB considers athletics to be an essential component in the lives of its students. Our main goal is to maintain uB's status as one of the best universities for athletics in the nation.Sporting associations :
- SUAPS (Service Universitaire des Activités Physiques et Sportives) : the university service for leisure and sports activities;
- Regional Community for University Sports;
- DUC (Dijon University Club) and Sport associations.
The university is affiliated to the Université Bourgogne - Franche-Comté. The European University Association (EUA) is officially accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.