Founded: 1538

Student age: from 18 years old

Type of education: mixed

The Université de Strasbourg (Unistra), with origins dating to the 16th century, is a major public university in France, enrolling approximately 41,000 students. It is particularly distinguished in fields such as theology, social sciences, pharmacology, medicine, and international law.

The university’s extensive history includes notable alumni and faculty, including 18 Nobel laureates, and periods of reorganization before its reconsolidation in 2009. Its central campus in Strasbourg integrates historic and modern facilities.

Instruction is conducted in French. Admission for international students requires proof of French language proficiency (TCF/DELF), submission of academic records through the CampusFrance platform, and notarized translations of all documents. Application deadlines vary by program level.

While tuition is state-funded, students pay an annual administrative fee. Various scholarships, including those from the French government and the Eiffel program, are available for high-achieving international students at the master's and doctoral levels.