Université de Bretagne Occidentale

About

Université de Bretagne Occidentale (UBO) is a dynamic public university located in the vibrant port city of Brest, with additional campuses in Quimper and Morlaix. It is particularly renowned for its excellence in Marine Sciences, Health Sciences, and Law, leveraging its unique coastal location to foster cutting-edge research and education in maritime fields. For international students, UBO offers a welcoming environment with dedicated support from its International Relations Office, including French language courses and assistance with administrative procedures. While primarily French-taught, a growing number of Master's programs are available in English, especially within its strong marine and environmental science faculties. A distinctive characteristic is its deep integration with the maritime world, making it a prime destination for studies related to oceans, coastal management, and marine technologies.

Background

The University of Western Brittany (French: Université de Bretagne-Occidentale; UBO; Breton: Skol-veur Breizh ar C'hornôg) is a French university, located in Brest, in the Academy of Rennes. On a national scale, in terms of graduate employability, the university oscillates between 18th and 53rd out of 69 universities depending on fields of study. Overall, the university is ranked 12th out of 76 universities in France.

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