University fees in France in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 792 institutions in France that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in France
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in France is 4,925 EUR per year, for the 787 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 245 EUR per year, with a maximum observed of 120,470 EUR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 787 universities
From
245
EUR
Average
4,925
EUR
Up to
120,470
EUR
Master's degree
Based on 682 universities
From
535
EUR
Average
6,247
EUR
Up to
55,000
EUR
Doctorate
Based on 111 universities
From
390
EUR
Average
402
EUR
Up to
1,000
EUR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in France
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in France?
A bachelor's degree in France costs between 245 and 120,470 EUR per year, with an average of 4,925 EUR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in France?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 2,907 EUR at a public university versus 7,721 EUR in the private sector, a difference of 165.6%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in France?
For a master's, fees range from 535 to 55,000 EUR per year. A doctorate costs between 390 and 1,000 EUR per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 792 universities in France that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Valentin Haüy Vocational Training Center for the Visually Impaired
ITCBTP
ISTEC Business School
Kedge Art School
ISMANS CESI
Normandy CEFEDEM
Toulouse Higher Institute of Arts (ISDAT)
ENSCI – Les Ateliers
National School of Decorative Arts (ENSAD)
Lyon National School of Fine Arts
National School of Chartes (ENC)
Limoges National School of Art
Nice National School of Art – Villa Arson
Dijon National School of Art
National School of Theatre Arts and Techniques (ENSATT)
Paris-Cergy National School of Art
Bretagne National School of Architecture
Nantes National School of Architecture
Lille National School of Architecture and Landscape
Saint-Étienne National School of Architecture
Lyon National School of Architecture
Clermont-Ferrand National School of Architecture
Bordeaux National School of Architecture and Landscape
Normandy National School of Architecture
Montpellier National School of Architecture
Nancy National School of Architecture
Strasbourg National School of Architecture
Paris-Belleville National School of Architecture
Paris-Malaquais National School of Architecture