La Rochelle Université in numbers La Rochelle Université > University > Discover our University > La Rochelle Université in numbers Mis à jour le 26 September 2025 Key figures of La Rochelle Université OVERVIEW 3 schools: Collegium Bachelor’s Degrees Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability Institute (SmUCS) University Institute of Technology (IUT) 1 University Foundation 7 957 students enrolled on formal and continuing education courses, including 775 on apprenticeship programmes. 483 teachers including 240 teacher-researchers. 546 employees: Library, Engineers, Administration, Technicians, Services and Health (BIATSS) and Research contract workers. 874 temporary workers 82 061 m² of floor space (gross floor area) Budget: €136 million Research Research based on the challenges of sustainable development in coastal areas 3 joint research units (UMR) 1 research support unit (UAR) 7 research units 8 federative structures and research networks 5 public/private joint laboratories, 4 international laboratories, 2 technology transfer units (ADERA) 1 science and society venue open to the general public 1 multidisciplinary doctoral school 223 doctoral students, including 42,6 % of international students 39 theses defended in 2023-2024 Budget: €39.8 million (including payroll) ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SECTORS 6 economic and social fields represented by university subject coordinators Biotechnologies, agri-food industry and health Sustainable building, energy and eco-industry Environment and coastal management Digital Boating, port economics and transport Tourism, leisure and culture EU-CONEXUS 9 members universities : La Rochelle Université (France) – Coordinatrice La Universidad Católica de Valencia (Spain) University of Zadar (Croatia) Agricultural University of Athens (Greece) Technical University of Civil Engineerng Bucharest (Romania) Klaipeda University (Lithuania) Frederick University (Cyprus) University of Rostock (Germany) South East Technological University (Ireland) More than 70 000 students More than 10 000 employees 321 research groups 1 021 study programmes (all levels) International 12% of international students 100 nationalities represented 181 international partner institutions As part of an exchange programme 276 students from La Rochelle studied abroad 99 international students enrolled at La Rochelle Université 300 students took French courses (FLE) Education 4 subject areas Arts, Humanities and Languages Law, Economics and Management Human and Social Sciences Science, Technologies and Health 64 national diplomas 1 Access to University Degree (DAEU) 5 University Bachelors of Technology (BUT) 13 bachelor’s degrees including 3 joint degree programmes 7 vocational degrees including 8 apprenticeship programmes 37 master’s degree programmes including 20 apprenticeship programmes 1 Engineer’s degree 1 preparatory course for prestigious higher education institutions (CPGE economics and business general track) 1 university diploma in French studies (DUEF) 1 Master’s programme in Engineering (CMI): 7 specialisations 19 university diplomas (DU) and inter-university diplomas (DIU) 1 preparation for competitive examination (Justice and Administration Careers) 2 national diplomas in French as a Foreign Language (DALF, DELF) Occupational integration 82% of graduates are currently employed (vocational degrees and master’s degrees), according to a study carried out 30 months after graduation in 2020, excluding those pursuing their studies. Students 36.7% of students receive grants Geographical origin of students: 40.9% are from Charente-Maritime 60,5% are from the Poitiers Regional Education Authority (undergraduate) 67,7% are from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region Student Services Guidance-Integration and Lifelong learning 740 individual interviews and 50 group workshops or events on guidance and integration 899 high school students on long immersion programmes 18 students enrolled in the D2E program (Student-Entrepreneur Diploma) 112 students awarded SNEE (national status of student-entrepreneurs) status 358 trainees in continuing education or resuming their studies Information resources 1 University Library On average open 63 hours a week and over 33 900 loans 115 computer workstations including 64 laptops on loan More than 106 000 printed books, 73 199 periodicals including 72 239 online Language Teaching 7 languages: German, English, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, Spanish and Portuguese 1 agreement for the TOEIC Listening & Reading, TOEFL ITP, DELE, Linguaskill, TOPIK, HSK and DELF/DALF language tests Digital 1 Virtual Workplace for each student and employee 1 mobile app for students and 1 intranet for staff 1 800 loaned computers and 1 450 open-access computers 330 Wi-Fi access points Culture 9 workshops and artistic events, 8 exhibitions, and 51 cultural events 1 “Les étudiants à l’affiche” festival and 1 “Fête de la Science” festival 1,401 students holding the Super Pass’ Étudiant 31 student association projects supported with €43,762 in funding 1 Art-Science residency connecting artists and researchers Sport 2 685 students, 130 employees enrolled in sports activities and 46 top athletes 134 weekly supervised practice sessions 47 sporting activities 2 sports halls with a total surface area of 6 632m² and 2 artificial pitches Student disability 326 accompanied students with temporary or permanent disabilities Health 2 doctors, 2 nurses, 2 psychologists, 1 psychiatrist, 3 social workers 4 student health representatives, 2,916 consultations/year for 1,250 students, 55 prevention and awareness campaigns on public health issues Documents to download Chiffres clés 2025 (French)
