Sports

Share the awesome values of university sports. They'll give you a strong sense of belonging, plus solidarity with a team jersey, a taste for effort, conviction and commitment. Whether in competition, as part of your degree programme or just for leisure, the experience is sure to be fulfilling!

Photo : WURIT 2023 © Université de Bordeaux
WURIT 2023 © Université de Bordeaux
  • There's a sports activity suitable for everyone's course of study, personal interest and level.
  • The university arranges flexible study schedules and facilities to practice sports and physical activities for those who need them.

Sports à la carte

Are you a thrill-seeker, a team player or more into individual sports? The University of Bordeaux offers over forty sports activities: ranging from rugby to surfing, and including dance. There's something for everyone! 
Whether you are an experienced athlete, disabled or only do sports occasionally, you can recharge your batteries, improve your skills or discover new ones.
You can practice on your own or be supervised by physical education (PE) and sports professors. 

High-level sports

We encourage and closely support student athletes involved in high-level sports to help make their dual academic and athletic endeavours a success.

A support system implementing personalised flexible study arrangements will allow you to reconcile your studies with preparation of major sports events (2024 Olympic Games, French and European Championships, etc.).

Sport and Health at the University!

It is now scientifically proven that regular physical activity improves both physical and mental health while helping to prevent the onset of chronic diseases.

As part of its Healthy Campus initiative, the University of Bordeaux and the SUAPS (University Sports Service) offer a personalised adapted physical activity programme, along with medical support in partnership with the Student Health Centre (Espace Santé Étudiants – ESE), to help you get back into physical activity.

More information : feelandmouv@u-bordeaux.fr

University Sports Nights

Throughout the academic year, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine University Sports League, in partnership with the University of Bordeaux and its partner institutions, organises sports evenings for students across the Bordeaux campus.
Participants can enjoy a wide range of activities, including basketball, volleyball, badminton, Latin dance, and many more. These free events are usually held in the University of Bordeaux’s sports facilities.

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Keep track of sports news

To make sure you don't miss any sports scores, courses or events, follow the university's sports account on Instagram. 

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Thanks to our athletes' outstanding performances, the University of Bordeaux is building a culture and identity of a Sports Campus of Excellence and their victories are a source of inspiration for students.

  • 430

    top-level athletes

    benefit from specific support

  • 4

    sports campus sites and some 20 facilities

    (new or undergoing complete renovation) welcome you for classes or free access

  • 17,000

    students

    play a sport at university every year

  • 40

    sports events per year

    to fly the University of Bordeaux flag, support its teams, compete or learn a new sport

A wide range of physical and sports activities available to all

Learn more about the sports on offer (in French)

  • Sports activities

    Discover all the sports activities offered by the sports centres, whether they're part of a degree programme for credit or not.

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  • Top-level sports

    The University of Bordeaux is proud of its top-level athletes. It encourages them to complete their dual sports and academic endeavours successfully.

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  • Open-access sports

    There's open access to a variety of indoor and outdoor sports facilities on the different Bordeaux campus sites.

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  • Competitive sports

    Want to climb to the top of the podium? Different levels are open to you if you want to participate in university sports competitions.

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  • Sports training courses and outings

    Sports training courses and outings let you do various activities, particularly in the great outdoors, combining discovery, fun and physical effort.

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  • Sports facilities

    The sports facilities are located on 2 main campus sites: Monadey and Rocquencourt. They are all accessible to the entire university community.

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Pierre Lamothe, étudiant en STAPS et sportif de haut niveau en surf @Clément Philippon

At the University of Bordeaux, we're fortunate to have a dedicated support service that helps us balance our dual career as students and athletes. Personally, it gives me a great deal of confidence and peace of mind.

Watch his video (in French)

Pierre Lamothe, STAPS student and elite surfer.
  • Photo Finales régionales académiques organisées par la LNASU © Gautier Dufau
    Finales régionales académiques organisées par la LNASU © Gautier Dufau
  • Photo Le TIFO de l'université de Bordeaux à Chaban Delmas @UBB
    Le TIFO de l'université de Bordeaux à Chaban Delmas @UBB
  • Photo L'équipe de l'université de Bordeaux au challenge Octobre Rose à Bordeaux @université de Bordeaux
    L'équipe de l'université de Bordeaux au challenge Octobre Rose à Bordeaux @université de Bordeaux