Higher education in Clermont-Ferrand

So you'd like to study in Clermont-Ferrand? This friendly city in the heart of the Massif Central, offers a wide range of courses at the University and various private institutions. The capital of Auvergne has a lot to offer for students, not least its unique environment and affordable lifestyle. Here's an overview of the courses available near Nemea Appart'Etud's student residence in Clermont-Ferrand.

Studying in Clermont-Ferrand: university courses

With more than 35,000 students each year, the University of Clermont Auvergne (UCA) offers around 170 university courses, from 2-year postgraduate diploma's to doctorates in various fields. The training is divided between 6 institutes:

• Clermont Auvergne INP: Polytech Clermont, Sigma Clermont, ISIMA
• Institut Droit, Économie, Management: Law, Economy, IAE Clermont Auvergne - School of Management
• Institut Lettres, Langues, Sciences Humaines et Sociales: Humanities, Human Science and Culture, Culture and Communication, Psychology, Social Sciences and Education, Physical Science, INSPE Clermont Auvergne
• Institut des Sciences: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Engineering, École de l’OPGC
• Institut des Sciences de la Vie, Santé, Agronomie, Environnement: Medicine and Paramedical Science, Biology, Pharmacy, Dentistry
• Institut Universitaire de Technologie: Clermont site, Moulins site, Montluçon site, Vichy site, Aurillac site, Puy-en-Velay site

Courses are aimed at new, full-time students but can also be accessed as part of a sandwich course.

Specialist training

The city of Clermont-Ferrand is home to many private educational institutions specialising in different sectors, including:

• Business and management
• Engineering
• IT
• Art
• Communication

Preparatory classes

Several types of institutions offer preparatory classes, depending on the course you want to study. The most common are the CPGE (classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles):

• Literary preparatory courses
• Scientific preparatory courses
• Economic and commercial preparatory courses

There are also preparatory courses to prepare you for various competitive examinations: medicine, arts, civil service, etc.

As you can see Clermont-Ferrand has a wide variety of courses to offer, so everyone can develop in line with their aspirations. Now you just have to find THE course for you!