France — university guide
The 792 universities in France in 2026
An informative guide to the 792 higher education institutions in France: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
792
Universities
457
Public
335
Private
#39
Best ranking
Paris - PSL University
245 EUR
Min bachelor fee
64
Programs
Bachelor fee range in France
Based on the 787 universities in France that published their fees.
Min245 EURMax120,470 EUR
Universities in France: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
457
Public universities
The public institutions in France
457universities
335
Private universities
The private institutions in France
335universities
6
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
6universities
787
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
787universities
792
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
792universities
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Programs
Fields offered in France
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List of universities in France in 2026
792 universities listed3iL School of Engineering
Private7 programs· Private engineering school in Limoges, CTI-accredited, specializing in IT and digital.
3iS School of Cinema and Digital Arts
Private6 programs· Reference school in cinema, audiovisual, sound, video games, and 3D animation.
American Business School of Paris
Private7 programs· Bicultural education in English, international business, finance, marketing, and management.
Charpentier Academy
Private4 programs· Paris-based fine arts school, offering painting, sculpture, and drawing programs.
Aivancity School for AI & Data
Private8 programs· Leading school in AI and Data Science, training responsible experts in Paris and Nice.
Aix-Marseille University
#124Public23 programs· Largest Francophone university: multidisciplinary education and research in Provence.
American Business School of Paris
Private7 programs· International business education in Paris, programs taught entirely in English.
APPEA – Public Preparatory School for Higher Art Schools
Public1 program· Public Paris preparatory school for higher art and design schools.
Ascencia Business School
Private8 programs· Business, management, and entrepreneurship programs from Associate’s to Master’s.
Assas School of Physiotherapy and Podiatry
Private3 programs· Private paramedical school in Paris, training physiotherapists and podiatrists.
Chardon Savard Fashion School
Private4 programs· Parisian fashion school, combining creativity and professional integration.
Atelier de Sèvres School of Art and Design
Private4 programs· Paris-based school in design, ceramics, and applied arts from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
ATLAS Institute
Private8 programs· School of digital professions, innovative work-study programs in 8 cities.
Audencia Business School
Private11 programs· Triple-accredited business school in Nantes, committed to CSR and internationalization.
Autograf
Private6 programs· Paris school of graphic design, 3D animation, and digital creation from Bachelor’s to Master’s.
Avignon University
Public15 programs· Multidisciplinary education and research in the heart of Provence, with a heritage dating back to 1303.
Bachelor Institute
Private9 programs· International BBA programs, professionalizing, with campuses in France and abroad.
Marseille School of Fine Arts – INSEAMM
Public1 program· Public Marseille school of excellence in fine arts and Mediterranean design.
Paris Beaux-Arts
Public1 program· Historic and prestigious public Paris school in fine arts.
Nantes Saint-Nazaire School of Fine Arts
Public1 program· Public Loire school in fine arts and contemporary design.
Brassart School of Design
Private8 programs· Design school in graphic design, 3D animation, video games, and illustration, 13 campuses in France.
Brest Business School
Private9 programs· Grande École de Commerce in Brest, focused on entrepreneurship and innovation.
BSB Education
Private10 programs· Historic Grande École de Management, founded in 1899, campuses in Dijon, Lyon, and Paris.
BUILDERS School of Engineering
Private8 programs· Modern engineering school, specializing in digital engineering and sustainable construction.