Tuition fees at Nantes Université

At Nantes Université, we believe that quality education should be accessible to everyone. That's why our Board of Directors made the decision to apply the same tuition fees to all students - whether you're from France, the European Union, or any country in the world.

For diplomas earned at French public universities, tuition fees are set by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the French Ministry of Economy and Finance. These nationally regulated fees ensure standardised costs across all French public institutions while maintaining educational quality and accessibility. Under French regulations, non-EU students may be required to pay differentiated tuition fees when enrolling for the first time in Bachelor's, Master's, or engineering programmes at French higher education institutions (€2,850 per year for Bachelor's degrees and €3,879 per year for Master's degrees).

In accordance with our Board of Directors' decision from 25 February 2019, Nantes Université has chosen to grant partial exemption from tuition fees for non-EU students enrolling for the first time in French higher education, maintaining the same low fees for all students regardless of their nationality or origin. In addition, exchange students are generally exempt from tuition fees and CVEC. This policy reflects our commitment to openness, diversity, and educational equity.

A few Master's degrees, such as Erasmus Mundus and Polytech's International Master, apply specific tuitions fees (see table for details).

Nantes Université maintains the same rigorous academic standards and excellent teaching quality regardless of tuition costs. Our professors are renowned researchers and experts in their fields, our facilities are state-of-the-art, and our programs are internationally recognised.

Fees are subject to annual review but remain consistently affordable.

<sup>Specific Master's degrees, such as Erasmus Mundus Geoplanet and Erasmus Mundus ACES, have dedicated tuition fees (respectively €4,000 and €5,000 a year, with scholarships available). Specific tuition fees also apply to the International Master's offered by Polytech.

Scholarships and welcome grants are available for talented students joining specific Master's degrees (Graduate Programmes, International Masters...).</sup>

• Equal access - Our policy ensures equal opportunities for all talented students, regardless of their nationality or economic background.
• Financial freedom - Low tuition fees mean you can focus on your studies without overwhelming financial stress, allowing you to make the most of your university experience.
• Career investment - Get excellent education at a fraction of the cost compared to other international destinations, maximising your return on investment.
• Diverse community - Our inclusive policy attracts students from around the world, creating a rich, multicultural learning environment.

The "Contribution à la Vie Étudiante et de Campus" (CVEC) is a €105 compulsory annual contribution that supports student life and campus services, including sports facilities, cultural activities, and student support services.

Important: You only pay CVEC once per academic year. You must obtain your proof of payment or exemption before completing your administrative registration.

Some students may be exempted, please refer to the official CVEC page for the latest information.