University of Bourges

The University of Bourges (Université de Bourges) was a university located in Bourges, France. It was founded by Louis XI in 1463 and closed during the French Revolution.

Until the mid-17th century, lack of suitable legal training at home meant many Scots seeking to practice law studied at Bourges, Paris or Orléans; thereafter, most did so at Leyden University in the Dutch Republic.

Notable alumni

 * Patrick Adamson (1543–1591)
 * John Calvin (1509–1564)
 * Hugues Doneau (1527–1591)
 * Francois Douaren (1509–1559)
 * Conrad Gessner (1516–1565)
 * Franciscus Junius (the elder) (1545–1602)
 * Esmé Stewart, 3rd Duke of Lennox (1579–1624)