University of Caen Lower Normandy

Founded in 1432, Université de Caen Normandie is a historic multidisciplinary institution located in Caen, Normandy, France, with approximately 33,000 students. The university is recognized for its academic strengths in oceanography, mathematics, chemistry, clinical medicine, nuclear physics, and coastal and marine engineering. It offers numerous English-taught programs including master's degrees in international management, applied economics, and Erasmus Mundus programs in specialized scientific fields.

Rankings

#18 (National rank)▼

National rank

Ranked #18 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #18 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #22 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #22 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

Other rank

Ranked #363 in US News Best Global Universities in Europe 2025-2026.

Other rank

Ranked #446 in QS Europe Ranking 2026.

World rank

Ranked #708 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #708 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

Other rank

Ranked #1022 in US News Best Global Universities 2025-2026.

Incoming Erasmus

104+ Students/Year

Semester Dates

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Autumn Term

1 Sept - 19 Dec

Spring Term

5 Jan - 8 May

Drinks

Pint 🍺: €4.5Wine 🍷: €4.5

Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.)

254 € / 254 €

Monthly Rent (Est.)

470 €

On-Campus Housing

✅ Available

Erasmus student network

✅ Active

Affordability Score

8/10

Total Students

29,378

English Programs

✅ Courses AvailableOfficial Catalogue ↗

Official Portal

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