University of Angers
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About University of Angers
According to Wikipedia, The University of Angers is a public university in western France, with campuses in Angers, Cholet, and Saumur. It forms part of the Angers-Le Mans University Community. History The University of Angers was initially established during the 11th century as the School of Angers. It became known as the University of Angers in 1337 and was the fifth largest university in France at the time. The university existed until 1793 when all universities in France were closed. Nearly 2 centuries later, the university was reestablished in 1971 after a regrouping of several preexisting higher education establishments. It would go on to add additional campuses in Cholet and Saumur in 1987 and 2004, respectively. Today, the University of Angers counts more than 25,000 students across all campuses.
What Is University of Angers Known For?
University of Angers is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Communications
- Philosophy
- Medical
- Education
- Biology
- Business
- Engineering
- Economics
- History
- Literature
- Law
- Political Science
- Religious Studies
- Computer Science
- Anthropology
- Nursing
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Earth Sciences
University of Angers's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Angers's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Angers ranks #552 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Angers ranks #1901 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Angers ranks #659 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Angers ranks #1288 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Angers ranks #1211 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Angers ranks #2193 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Angers ranks #1035 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Angers ranks #2186 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Angers ranks #2099 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Angers ranks #861 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Angers ranks #1111 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Angers ranks #1380 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Angers ranks #1354 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Angers ranks #2266 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Angers ranks #2369 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Angers ranks #3059 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Angers ranks #1019 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Angers ranks #1839 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Angers ranks #2441 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Angers ranks #2854 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Angers ranks #2048 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Angers ranks #3765 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Who Are University of Angers's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Angers's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, and Communications. Here are some of University of Angers's most famous alumni:
- Christiaan Huygens
- A Dutch mathematician, physicist and astronomer .
- Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
- A French natural historian .
- Abraham de Moivre
- A French mathematician .
- Denis Papin
- A French physicist, mathematician and inventor .
- Regnier de Graaf
- A Dutch physician .
- Johann Friedrich Gronovius
- A German-Dutch classical scholar, professor of Greek and history and librarian in Leiden , owner/creator of the album amicorum of Johannes Fredericus Gronovius.
- Kilien Stengel
- A French chef.
- Jacques Banchereau
- A Researcher.
- Louis de La Forge
- A Philosopher.
