University of Burgundy Europe


Université Bourgogne Europe is a public university located in Dijon, France.
Université Bourgogne Europe is situated on a large campus in the eastern part of Dijon called Campus Montmuzard, about 15 minutes by tram from the city centre. The humanities and sciences are well represented on the main campus, along with law, medicine, engineering, or social sciences, in separate buildings.
The IUT is also on the campus, providing specialist higher level diplomas in business, biology, communications and computer science.
The university counts 16 faculties and schools in total.
Because of the numerous student societies and good support services for international students and disabled students, the campus is a welcoming place, with numerous CROUS student restaurants and canteens.

History

The university was founded in 1722 by King Louis XV. Initially there was only the law faculty but from 1805 to 1809 faculties of science, arts, and medicine were added by Napoleon.
In 2024 and 2025, the University of Burgundy was restructured as the University of Burgundy Europe, an Experimental Public Institution, which also newly affiliated the following additional institutions:
; Constituent
; Associated
; Partners

Students

In 2025, there are about 33,000 students, spread in six campuses across the region of Burgundy: Dijon, Auxerre, Chalon-sur-Saône, Le Creusot, Mâcon and Nevers. 66% of the students are coming from the region of Burgundy. About 3,000+ are foreign students.

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