University of Technology of Troyes

Great student life!

Vast campus

35,000 m² of purpose-built facilities set in beautiful natural surroundings, offering:

• 2,200 m² of library and documentation facilities
• 2 industrial work platforms spanning 2,200 m²
• 1 sports hall and another multi-purpose facility spanning 4,000 m²
• University restaurant and student accommodation
• Landscaped gardens
• Campus-wide environmental awareness commitment

World-class facilities

• Mechanical engineering workshop in the industrial work platforms
• Language laboratory with 36 student workstations
• A factory mockup
• University library: 35,000 volumes, 10,000 databases, 420 study places
• A 500-seat lecture hall
• WiFi access throughout the campus
• Student card offering access to a range of services

Outstanding sports facilities

• A sports hall including a competition-grade climbing wall
• 50 different physical, sports and artistic activities to choose from
• In addition, just next door to the campus is a sports ground offering an athletics track and Olympic-size swimming pool, and housing the Troyes Institute of Sports Medicine.
• 90% of UTT students are active members of sports clubs and 400 regularly compete in events organized by the French University Sports Federation (FFSU).
• 160 students are enrolled on sports study programs.
• Tailored study programs for top-level athletes and gifted artists.

Strong sense of community and a lively campus

Very dynamic Student Activities Office (BDE)

40 student clubs and associations

The University recognizes and actively encourages students' involvement the different associations by:

• Subsidizing activities through the Student Initiative Development Fund (FSDIE)
• Recognizing outstanding individual commitments in the form of a special commendation on the student's degree certificate and the Ellipse* Prize Scheme

Student welfare

A Substance Abuse Prevention Policy (including alcohol) is in place at UTT.

The University physician and nurse are available on campus for medical care consultation.

Why study in Troyes?

Troyes is a medium-size lively, friendly city.

• Population of 120,000 (Greater Troyes)
• Student population of 9,000
• 1:30 hours from Paris
• A rich cultural heritage
• Close to the extensive Forêt d’Orient natural park
• 12,000 acres of lakes
• Champagne vineyards (17,000 acres)
• Many leading fashion brands available at factory prices

The Ellipse Prize is awarded annually to an individual graduate student who has demonstrated all-round academic excellence, has a keenly scientific mind, contributes actively to student’s community life,  is culturally very open-minded as well as being an active sports person.

• 2004 prizewinner: Anne-Lise Fevre – Industrial Systems graduate (GSI)
• 2005 prizewinner: Gregory Lannou – Mechanical Systems graduate (GSI)
• 2006 prizewinner: Nicolas Honoré – Industrial Systems graduate (GSI)
• 2007 prizewinner: Gary Vigier – Computing & Information Systems graduate (SI)
• 2008 prizewinner: Adrien Aurousseau – Mechanical Systems graduate (SM)
• 2009 prizewinner: Tangui Carré – Telecommunication and Information Systems graduate (SIT)
• 2010 prizewinner: François Dumoulin – Materials Technology and Economics graduate (MTE)