Career Opportunities After Graduating from the University of Angers: Your Guide to Life After Studies

Irion Dekov
Jun 20
5 min read

So, you've made it through university. The classes, the exams, the group projects where one person never showed up (you know who you are)—all done. You're standing at the edge of something new, and maybe you're thinking, “Okay… now what?” If you studied at the University of Angers, I’ve got some good news: you’re not alone, and you’re in a pretty great spot to take on the world.

The University of Angers (UA, for short) isn’t just another school with pretty gardens and a decent cafeteria. It’s a well-known French university with solid programs in law, health, science, tourism, humanities, and tech. Whether you dream of working in a hospital, a law firm, a startup, or even on another continent, your degree from UA is a powerful launchpad.

Let’s talk about life after UA—and what your future could look like.

UA Degrees: More Than Just Paper

Here’s the deal. A UA diploma isn’t just something to frame and hang in your parents’ living room. Employers actually care about where you studied, and UA has a good reputation. Why?

Because UA is practical. You didn’t just sit in classrooms taking notes—you probably got to do an internship, maybe work on real projects, maybe even do some research. That hands-on experience? Gold. Employers love grads who already know how to survive in the wild world of work.

Also, UA’s international vibe helps. Many programs include language training or international options, which means you don’t have to stay stuck in one country (unless you want to, of course).

What You Can Do With Your Degree (Yes, Even That One)

Now let’s get to the juicy part. What kind of job can you actually get? The answer depends on what you studied—but don’t worry, there’s a path for everyone.

If you studied law or political science, you could go into legal work, government jobs, or even work for international groups like the UN. Not everyone ends up in a courtroom yelling “Objection!”—some go into NGOs or public policy and actually make a difference.

Studied sciences or tech? You’ve got options. Engineering, environmental jobs, biotech labs, or even research. Some grads end up creating crazy things like smart farming sensors or working on the next green energy breakthrough. UA gives you those lab skills AND teaches you to think like a problem-solver.

What if you were in humanities or social sciences? Don't let anyone tell you it’s a “soft” degree. You learn to write, think, analyze, and connect ideas—and those skills are in demand. Graduates go into journalism, education, communications, cultural management, even marketing. If you can write a killer essay on Foucault (a French historian & philosopher), you can probably handle social media for a museum or organize an art festival.

Tourism or hospitality? Perfect for Angers, a city that actually gets tourists. UA’s tourism programs are super hands-on, and grads go into hotel management, travel agencies, or even event planning. One former student started her own eco-tour company. Another one works in luxury resorts in Canada. (And yes, they post vacation pics we’re all jealous of.)

And if you studied health or medicine, your career path is clearer. Whether you become a doctor, nurse, researcher, or hospital manager, you’ve already had serious practical training. Plus, with France’s growing demand for healthcare workers, finding work after graduation won’t be a struggle.

Wanna Be Your Own Boss?

Let’s say none of those sound like you. Maybe you have your own idea—a business, a product, an app. UA’s got your back. The university supports student entrepreneurs through innovation labs and incubators (no, not the baby kind). They’ll help you test your idea, meet mentors, and maybe even find funding.

There are already success stories. Take Clémence Bressin, for example. She turned her zero-waste obsession into a business called Made in Clémence. She started sewing reusable sponges and bags (yes, sponges!) and turned trash into treasure. With help from UA’s Pépite incubator, she got funding, mentorship, and probably a lot of tired fingers from all the sewing.

Or how about Mélissa Gautier and Siti Ariffin, two engineering students who got tired of seeing takeout food wreck the planet? They launched GeeBang, a smart reusable packaging startup, right out of Polytech Angers. UA backed them up with support, workshops, and, let’s be honest, some serious motivation.

If you’ve got hustle, UA will support it.

Still Not Done Learning?

If you’re not ready to say goodbye to school life (no judgment—some people love it), you can keep going. UA offers a ton of master’s programs and even PhDs if research is your thing. You can also find joint programs with universities abroad, so you could end up doing half your studies in Angers and the other half in Spain, Canada, or China.

And if you're dreaming of an international career, you're in luck. UA is full of language programs, Erasmus exchanges, and global partnerships. You can literally graduate and head off to work in Brussels, Berlin, or Buenos Aires.

Real People, Real Paths

Not everything has to be theory. UA students don’t just graduate and disappear into the academic void—they go out and do awesome things. For example, some go on to practice law in places like Brussels, others take their medical training to manage health clinics in West Africa. You’ll even find tourism graduates helping run cultural festivals or organizing events abroad—in countries like Japan, where French expertise in hospitality is in high demand. The point is: your career might not look like anyone else’s—and that’s okay.

You don’t need to have it all figured out right now. What matters is that you start exploring, ask questions, and take small steps.

Final Words (and a Little Pep Talk)

Graduation can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff. Exciting, but also a little terrifying. Just remember: you’ve already climbed the mountain to get here. The degree, the experience, the skills—they’re all in your pocket now.

The University of Angers doesn’t just teach you facts. It teaches you how to adapt, think, create, and work with others. That’s what employers want. And that’s what gives you an edge.

So talk to your professors. Visit the career center. Use that alumni network. Whether you want to work for a big company, start your own thing, travel the world, or stay close to home—your future starts now.

And honestly? You’ve got this.