Green and open campuses
The University of Strasbourg has carried out major construction, redevelopment and renovation projects to transform ageing, energy-intensive campuses into greener, more welcoming spaces to study and work. These changes form part of large-scale initiatives such as Opération Campus and the national energy renovation plan for public buildings.
Transforming our campuses for the community and for the environment
The University of Strasbourg began implementing Opération Campus in 2013 with the development of the Esplanade park. What was once a largely concrete area has been turned into a park open to the city, with car parking moved to the edges of the site. The university community now enjoys a 10-hectare green space planted with local species. In line with the university’s environmental commitments, the park is maintained without chemical pesticides and uses a rainwater collection and treatment system.
The new park is designed with accessibility in mind, reducing steps wherever possible. Cycle and pedestrian paths connect all campus buildings, making it easy to get around. The university also promotes and supports active, sustainable ways to travel to and around its campuses.
Go to the Getting around on campus and beyond web page
To improve comfort while keeping energy use under control, the university has also upgraded many of its buildings, combining energy-efficient renovations with safety and accessibility improvements.
Learn more about the University of Strasbourg's commitment to sustainable development
Spaces to study, work and connect
The University of Strasbourg is not just a place to study and work – it's also a place where the university community comes together. The Studium is an excellent example of this. Located between the Neustadt campus and the Esplanade campus, it offers work and meeting spaces, services for students and staff, a multidisciplinary library and a large hall dedicated to events and exhibitions.
The University of Strasbourg and its partners offer students and staff a rich cultural programme on campus and beyond. From festivals on campus and performances at La Pokop (Paul Collomb performance hall) to artist residencies and the Strasbourg Planetarium – there are countless ways to experience culture at the university.
Sport plays a central role at the University of Strasbourg, supporting the physical, mental and social well-being of students and staff. The University Sports Centre (centre sportif universitaire) is open to all, and the Sports and Physical Activity Office (Service des sports – SUAPS) offers over 80 different activities.
Staff at the university can also take part in sports and cultural activities, come together for social events or take advantage of training opportunities at the Maison des personnels.
The University of Strasbourg is committed to creating a healthier, more inviting campus for all students and staff. As such, it launched the smoke-free campus initiative. Building entrances are now smoke-free zones and the university offers free, practical support to students and staff who want to cut down on smoking or quit altogether.
Go to the Smoke-free campus web page
A university-wide commitment to quality
The high-quality student and staff experience at the University of Strasbourg is the result of concrete, day-to-day efforts across the entire university community and is recognised by various awards.
A commitment to continuous improvement
The University of Strasbourg is committed to a continuous improvement approach, guided by the Quality and Continuous Improvement Road Map (Schéma directeur de la démarche qualité et de l'amélioration continue). The aim of this approach is to improve its performance in all its activities for the benefit of everyone, including staff, students, partners from the socio-economic sector and other stakeholders.
Each faculty, school, institute and service of the university has a continuous improvement contact person who helps implement the university's quality and improvement approach within their respective teams, with guidance from the Steering and Continuous Improvement Office (Direction du pilotage et de l'amélioration continue – DPAC).
Go to the Quality and Continuous Improvement Road Map web page
The university actively seeks student feedback to help shape its continuous improvement approach. Regular surveys provide valuable insights that help the university and its faculties, schools and institutes improve programmes, teaching and services.
Go to the Quality of education web page
The university applies the Services Publics + programme to continuously improve services in all areas that mainly serve students. Each faculty, school, institute and service has a Services Publics + contact responsible for implementing the programme. The Quality and Internal Control Department (Département Qualité – Contrôle interne – DQCI) of the Steering and Continuous Improvement Office (Direction du pilotage et de l'amélioration continue – DPAC) supports these contacts through a dedicated network. Like all public service users, students can also share their experience on the national Je donne mon avis platform.
For more information on the implementation of the Services Publics + programme, contact the Quality and Internal Control Department via email at dpac-dqci@unistra.fr.
Recognised quality standards
As a public higher education institution evaluated by the High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur – Hcéres), the University of Strasbourg is recognised for meeting the national Qaliopi quality standards for training and education providers.
The national agency Campus France recognised the University of Strasbourg's high-quality welcome for international students with the "Bienvenue en France" award. The university has held the award since 2019, receiving the maximum rating of three stars. The university's commitment to improving the experience of international students is reflected in the Maison Universitaire Internationale (MUI), a dedicated space that offers accommodation and services for international students and researchers.
Learn more about the "Bienvenue en France" award
The quality of recruitment practices and working conditions for researchers at the University of Strasbourg has also been recognised. The university was among the first in France to receive the "HR Excellence in Research" award. Awarded by the European Commission, it is part of the European Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R).
Learn more about the "HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R)" award
This commitment to quality has encouraged many entities at the University of Strasbourg to pursue certifications such as ISO 9001, Qualicert and NFX50-900, which demonstrate their expertise in quality management.