Look beyond the university name
The Marie and Louis Pasteur University, formerly known as University of Franche-Comté, is a pluridisciplinary public French university located in Besançon, Franche-Comté, with decentralized campuses in Belfort, Montbéliard, Vesoul and Lons-le-Saunier.
| Location | Besançon, Bourgogne, France |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 34,873 |
| Total citations | 1,278,977 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Université de Franche-Comté?
Université de Franche-Comté offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Classical Antiquity Studies, French Literature and Criticism, Classical Studies and Philology, Classical Philosophy and Thought, French Literature and Critical Theory.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
Official source: Official website ↗
Research at Université de Franche-Comté
According to OpenAlex, Université de Franche-Comté has 34,873 indexed research works with 1,278,977 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Bruno Hoen — 14,331 citations
- Grégorio Crini — 10,989 citations
- J. -m. Friedt — 7,616 citations
- John M. Dudley — 5,857 citations
- Goëry Genty — 4,398 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Université de Franche-Comté?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Université de Franche-Comté is located in Besançon, Bourgogne, France.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Université de Franche-Comté
Official website: http://www.univ-fcomte.fr/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Official source: Official website ↗
Frequently asked questions
When was Université de Franche-Comté founded?
See the overview section above.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.