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Université de Lorraine

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Université de Lorraine: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Université de Lorraine is a public research university in France. It suits applicants who want a state university in the Grand Est region and are comfortable checking programme details directly on the university site.

  2. What you can study

    Université de Lorraine is a public research university based in Lorraine, in the Grand Est region of France. The programmes and subject areas are not published in the facts provided, so confirm the current course catalogue on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions pages and check the entry requirements for the specific programme they want. The university website should be used to confirm documents, deadlines, language requirements, and any country-specific steps for foreign applicants.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students in the information available here; confirm the current tuition rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on where you live in France and your accommodation choices.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in France and is based in Lorraine, Grand Est. If you are moving from abroad, confirm the language of instruction, visa steps, accommodation, and the exact documents required for your programme before you apply.

  6. How it compares

    France has 298 universities, so Université de Lorraine sits in a large national system rather than a small one. Its main distinction is that it is a public research university created in 2012 through the merger of four institutions, which may matter if you want a multi-campus university structure in the Grand Est region.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Université de Lorraine

What type of university is Université de Lorraine?

It is a public university.

Where is Université de Lorraine located?

It is based in Lorraine, in the Grand Est region of France.

When was Université de Lorraine created?

It was created on 1 January 2012.

What earlier institutions formed Université de Lorraine?

It was formed by the merger of Henri Poincaré University, Nancy 2 University, Paul Verlaine University – Metz, and the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine (INPL).

Overview

The University of Lorraine, abbreviated as UL, is a public research university based in Lorraine, Grand Est region, France. It was created on 1 January 2012, by the merger of Henri Poincaré University, Nancy 2 University, Paul Verlaine University – Metz and the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine (INPL). It aimed to unify the main colleges of the Lorraine region. The merger process started in 2009 with the creation of a Pôle de recherche et d'enseignement supérieur (PRES) and was completed in 2012.

Programs at Université de Lorraine

8 programs across 1 study levels.

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Master in Biomechanics

Université de Lorraine

⏱ 1–2 years 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for France.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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