UFR STAPS DIJON

What UFR STAPS DIJON does

UFR STAPS Dijon (Sciences et Techniques des Activités Physiques et Sportives) is a public university department within Université de Bourgogne, headquartered at 3 allée des Stades Universitaires, Dijon, with a secondary campus at Centre Universitaire Condorcet in Le Creusot. It delivers state-accredited sports science higher education across 16 diploma programs spanning DEUST, Licence, Licence Professionnelle, Master, Diplôme Universitaire, PASS-LAS, Alternance, and English-language Graduate Programs, serving approximately 1,900 students and supported by 85 teaching/research and administrative staff. Its research arm comprises three units: INSERM U1093 (Cognition, Action et Sensorimotor Plasticity), the PSY-DREPI laboratory (Dynamic Relational Psychology and Identity Processes), and the Centre d'Expertise de la Performance Gilles Cometti (CEP), focused on sports performance and athlete development.

The institution is tuition-free at point of use, with students paying only the nominal French national registration fee (~€170/year) and the operating budget sourced from French Ministry of Higher Education block grants, regional council funding from Conseil régional de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, and the apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) channel via the SOLTÉA platform. Student recruitment flows through the national Parcoursup platform and the university's own Candidater portal, with international mobility delivered through Erasmus+ (247 European partner universities), 14 double/triple degree programs, and 200+ worldwide university agreements coordinated by the Université de Bourgogne Relations Internationales office. Operational infrastructure includes 80,000 m² of sports facilities, the PLUBEL Moodle-based e-learning platform, and a centralized ENT portal.

Commercial revenue is not generated; the institution's customer-facing activity is placement of graduates into sports, education, health, and public-sector roles via partnerships with regional employers including JDA Dijon and JDA Dijon Handball (sports clubs), Conseil Départemental (public sector), and INSERM (research). The department positions itself on three differentiators: program breadth (16 diplomas), embedded research infrastructure (two labs plus CEP), and an international mobility network that is structurally unavailable to standalone private sports training providers in the region.

Name

UFR STAPS DIJON

Legal name

Université de Bourgogne

Website

https://ufr-staps.u-bourgogne.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UFR STAPS Dijon is a public French university department within Université de Bourgogne that delivers state-accredited sports science higher education across 16 diploma programs to approximately 1,900 students, supported by two research laboratories and a performance expertise center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dijon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public higher education (tuition-free): As a public French university department, UFR STAPS is funded by government subsidies and does not charge tuition fees to students. Additional funding comes from apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) contributions from partner companies and regional council grants.

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Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

UFR STAPS Dijon delivers accredited state-recognized higher-education diploma programs (DEUST, Licences, Licences Professionnelles, Masters, Diplômes Universitaires) in sports sciences, physical education, adapted physical activities, and sports performance. It also conducts research and applied expertise through three units: the Centre d'Expertise de la Performance (CEP) Gilles Cometti, the PSY-DREPI psychology laboratory, and INSERM U1093 (Cognition, Action, et Plasticité Sensorimotrice). The department serves approximately 1,900 students across two campuses (Dijon and Le Creusot).

Product overview

UFR STAPS Dijon is a university department within Université de Bourgogne offering a comprehensive portfolio of sports science programs and research activities. The educational offerings include undergraduate programs (Licences, Licences Professionnelles, DEUST) and graduate programs (Masters, Diplômes Universitaires, Graduate Programs, PASS-LAS, Alternance). Research is conducted through three main units: the Centre d'Expertise de la Performance (CEP) focused on sports performance, the PSY-DREPI laboratory studying psychology and identity in sports, and the INSERM U1093 unit researching sensorimotor cognition. The department serves approximately 1900 students across campuses in Dijon and Le Creusot.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licences STAPS Three-year undergraduate degree programs in sports science covering APAS (Activit\u00e9s Physiques Adapt\u00e9es et Sant\u00e9), Education et Motricit\u00e9, and Entra\u00eenement Sportif specializations, targeting students pursuing state-recognized qualifications in sports sciences.
• Licences Professionnelles Professional undergraduate degrees with specialized tracks such as AGOAPS (Activit\u00e9s Gymniques, Olympiques, Arts et Prestations Sportives), with a Football pathway opening in 2026, for students seeking directly employable professional qualifications in sports sectors.
• DEUST Two-year university technology diploma in sports-related fields, providing an alternative entry pathway into sports-related careers for students not pursuing full three-year licences.
• Masters STAPS Two-year graduate-level master's programs in sports science with various specializations, intended for students pursuing advanced academic or research-oriented careers in sports sciences.
• Dipl\u00f4mes Universitaires (DU) University diplomas offering specialized short-term programs in focused sports-science topics, designed for working professionals seeking targeted upskilling rather than full degree programs.
• PASS-LAS Parcours Acc\u00e8s Sp\u00e9cifique Sant\u00e9 / Licence avec Acc\u00e8s Sant\u00e9 pathway for medical/health studies, for students targeting French medical and health professional schools via the national PASS-LAS reform.
• Graduate Programs English-language graduate programs for international students, designed to attract non-French-speaking students to UFR STAPS master's-level offerings.
• Alternance Work-study programs combining academic study with paid professional experience in partner companies, for students seeking employment-embedded learning pathways alongside their diploma.
• Centre d'Expertise de la Performance Gilles Cometti (CEP) Performance expertise center conducting research and providing applied expertise in sports performance, training optimization, and athlete development, supporting athletes, coaches, and partner organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1900 enrolled students across all programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Entreprises contributing to Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'apprentissage)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Companies can direct a portion of their apprenticeship tax (13% of the total contribution, per SOLTéA 2023 rules) to UFR STAPS via the SOLTéA platform using UAI code 0210082A. Contact for tax matters: [email protected]. Projects funded include professional internships, pedagogical tools, and new diplomas.
• Université de Bourgogne (uB) - Relations InternationalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFR STAPS operates under the umbrella of Université de Bourgogne. The university's Relations Internationales (International Relations) office coordinates mobility programs including Erasmus (247 universities), 14 international double/triple degree programs, and 200+ agreements with universities worldwide. Florence Bruchon is the international relations contact for STAPS.
• Erasmus Programme (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus program enables STAPS students to study for one semester or a full year at 247 European universities, with studies and internships validated asECTS credits. Erasmus funding is available for eligible students through the European Commission.
• Conseil régional de Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe regional council provides financial support for international student mobility. Jean-Christophe Linger serves as the contact at the Conseil régional de Bourgogne. Students may combine regional council aid with Erasmus funding for international mobility.
• 14 International Universities (Double/Triple Degree Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFR STAPS participates in 14 international cooperation programs offering double or triple degrees with partner universities in Europe and beyond. Students can earn one or two foreign diplomas in addition to their French degree during their studies.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UFR STAPS Strasbourg: STAPS department at Université de Strasbourg, a comparable peer in scale and program portfolio. Competes for the same Parcoursup pool and Erasmus mobility students in eastern France.
• UFR STAPS Nantes: STAPS department at Université de Nantes, comparable in scale and program portfolio. Direct competitor in western France for sports-science students.
• UFR STAPS Bordeaux: STAPS department at Université de Bordeaux, comparable in size and program offerings. Direct competitor in the southwest France student market.
• UFR STAPS Lyon 1: STAPS faculty at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, another major research-intensive university. Direct peer competing in the same graduate and doctoral recruitment markets with comparable INSERM-affiliated research presence.
• UFR STAPS Montpellier: STAPS department at Université de Montpellier offering equivalent Licence/Master/Doctorate programs in sports sciences. Same public-institution model, same national competitive pool, and stronger national research brand — directly comparable in scope and offerings.
• UFR STAPS Toulouse: STAPS faculty at Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III. Direct peer offering the same Licence/Master sports-science curriculum with similar research laboratory structure.
• UFR STAPS Paris-Saclay: One of France's largest STAPS departments, attached to a top-tier research university. Direct competitor for top students and elite athletes; comparable program structure with much larger faculty and student base.

Broad incumbents

• INSEP (Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance): France's national elite sport institute, offering high-performance training rather than academic degrees. Comparable in sports-performance expertise (similar to CEP) and athletic-talent pipeline, but serves a different (elite) segment.
• Université de Bourgogne: UFR STAPS's parent institution. Comparable as the broader educational services umbrella — provides shared digital infrastructure (PLUBEL, ENT), central administration, and cross-disciplinary research exposure.

Others

• Centre d'Expertise de la Performance (CEP) — institutional peers (e.g., INSEP, CREPS): CREPS (Centres de Ressources, d'Expertise et de Performance Sportives) and similar performance centers offer comparable expertise/testing services for athletes. Adjacent peer to UFR STAPS's CEP unit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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