University of Poitiers

The University offers numerous sporting activities, including aikido, aerobics, athletics, badminton, basketball, orienteering, dance, rock climbing, fencing, football, golf, handball, judo, jujitsu, karate, kayaking, weightlifting, swimming, rugby, tennis, ping pong, sailing, volleyball, water polo, contemporary dance, salsa and African dance.

The University particularly supports:

• the promotion of French-speaking culture and institutions
• the defense of equal rights to education and training for all students
• the continuation of existing exchange programs and European networks
• the establishment of co-diplomas, double diplomas, international Master’s degrees, co-supervision of PhDs
• multilingualism and raising awareness of the languages of all our international partners
• the mobility of students, lecturers and technical staff
• the promotion of Summer schools
• exchanges with new emerging countries and privileged partnership areas
• the attractiveness of research in our laboratories

As a University of Poitiers student, you will have free access to all university libraries:

• University Library of Law and Literature
• University Library of Sciences, Technology and Sports
• University Library of Medicine and Pharmacy
• University Library of Humanities,Arts and Medieval Civilization
• University Library of Education (IUFM)
• Library of the Institute of Business Administration

The International Relations Office will help students find accommodation in Poitiers (university residence, private apartment, house sharing…)

Students are required to complete and validate the online ‘logement’ (accommodation) application form on the University of Poitiers Website by June 30th.