The University of Limoges is recognised as one of the best pluridisciplinary universities in France, with fundamental knowledge divided into several categories :

Department of Law and Economic
Sciences (2,584 students)
Department of Medicine (1,437 students)
Department de Pharmacy (670 students)
Department of Science (3,147 students)
Department of Arts and Social Sciences (3,568 students)
University Institute of Technology - 10 departments (1,736 students)
Institute of Preparatory Studies for General Administration
Professional University Institute

It is very attractive, with over 30% of its students originating from departments outside the Limoges educational district.

With 765 researchers and research professors, higher education is important both within and beyond the University : 3 engineering schools:
ENSIL National Engineering School of Limoges
ENSCI National school of Industrial ceramics
3iL Computer Engineering Institute
a National School of Decorative Arts, with special classes in the "arts of fire"
a University Institute for Teacher's Training
several preparatory classes for "grand école" prestigious schools
19 Higher technical diploma training programmes
many institutes specialising in social service and health careers, plus approximately 115 job training centres.



With 20,000 students, Limoges is truly a University town. Rent remains reasonable, and the Regional University Housing centre which manages 14 dormitories and 8 restaurants, offers many services.

The city itself is filled with pleasant surprises. It is easy to practice a sport thanks to a wide range of equipment for 75 different activities. For outings, there is simply too great a choice, as shown in brochures printed by the Regional Youth Information Centre.