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Université de Tours
About
The University of Tours, formerly François Rabelais University of Tours, is a public university in Tours, France. Founded in 1969, the university was formerly named after the French writer François Rabelais. It is the largest university in the Centre-Val de Loire region. As of July 2015, it is a member of the regional university association Leonardo da Vinci consolidated University.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 22 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 29,179
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =590 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =728 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =802 | 37.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,437 | 37.2 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsschool of engineering at the University of Tours, France
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Université de Tours?
Université de Tours's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,188.
When was Université de Tours founded?
Université de Tours was founded in 1969.
What are the top subjects at Université de Tours?
Top subjects at Université de Tours include: Veterinary Science, Mathematics, Ecology, Biological Sciences, Human Biological Sciences.
Where is Université de Tours located?
Université de Tours is located in Tours, France.