University of Burgundy

The University of Burgundy is a public research institution with multiple locations across the region and a main campus of 150 hectares in eastern Dijon called Campus Montmuzard. The site features laboratories, lecture halls, and various facilities spread throughout the grounds.

King Louis XV founded the institution in 1722 as a law school, and Napoleon added faculties of science, arts, and medicine between 1805 and 1809. These additions transformed it into a multidisciplinary research institution.

The Centre International d'Études Françaises offers French language courses where international students improve their skills in an academic setting. This program shapes the campus character and draws people from across the globe.

The campus is easily accessible by public transport, with a tram line connecting the area to the city center in about 15 minutes. Several CROUS restaurants on the grounds offer discounted meals for students.

The 150-hectare campus provides enough space for green areas where students can spend time between classes. This size is unusual for a European university and creates a more rural setting than typical city-based institutions.

Inception: 1722

Industry: higher education

Website: https://ube.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.31250,5.07083

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:55