The University of Angers is in the heart of the historic Loire Valley in Western France. The University of Angers is a public comprehensive research university of some 22000 students, with a vocation to prepare students for careers in a wide range of fields, and open their horizons through strong international outreach.

The university has recognized research programmes in a variety of disciplines. The University of Angers has 7 major colleges: the College of Law, Economics and Business Studies, the Faculty of Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Science, the School of Medicineand Pharmacy, the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, ISTIA (School for Engineering), Institute of Technology (professionally-oriented degree courses).