335 private universities in France in 2026
The private universities in France offer often more specialised programs with personalised support and modern facilities.

335 private universities
France has private institutions bringing academic diversity and programs adapted to student needs and the professional job market.

ITECH Lyon
Lyon engineering school training experts in chemistry, materials, plastics, and composites with strong industrial immersion.

ITIC Paris
Paris institute founded in 1986 offering work-study programs from BTS to Master in IT, business, and HR.

JUNIA
Leading engineering school in Lille and Bordeaux, training experts in IT, science, and ecological and digital transitions.

KEDGE Business School
International business school recognized for management, finance, and sports programs, innovation-focused.

L’École Multimédia
Parisian reference school training for digital, web design, and digital marketing careers with a professionalizing pedagogy.

Le Cordon Bleu Paris
World reference in culinary training since 1895, transmitting French gastronomy excellence in Paris.

LISAA - Higher Institute of Applied Arts
Multi-campus school of applied arts specializing in design, interior architecture, fashion, animation, graphics, and video games.

MediaSchool Paris
Multi-campus school training from Bachelor to Master in journalism, communication, and digital with strong professional immersion.

MJM Graphic Design
Private higher school founded in 1979 training for creation and design careers across nine French campuses.

Mod'Art International
Parisian school of fashion and luxury, training from Bachelor to Master with dual creative and managerial expertise.

Montpellier Business School
Triple-accredited reference institution training innovative and responsible leaders in management since 1897.

MyDigitalSchool Paris
Parisian school specializing in digital, offering Bac+3 to Bac+5 programs in initial or work-study.

NEOMA Business School
Leading management school from Rouen-Reims merger, recognized for programs combining rigor and pragmatism.

NextU
Private multi-campus school offering Bachelor to Master programs in IT, business, and design.

Penninghen
Private Parisian school of art, illustration, and design offering recognized programs from Bac+3 to Bac+5.

Pigier Nice
Business and management school in Nice offering work-study programs from high school to Master level.

Pôle Léonard de Vinci
Excellence campus in Paris La Défense grouping three engineering, management, and design schools.

PPA Business School
PPA Business School, leader in work-study, trains from Bachelor to Doctorate across France.

PPA SPORT Toulouse
School specializing in sports management and events in Toulouse, from Bac+3 to Bac+5, in initial or work-study.

Prépa'Art
Preparatory school of excellence in Paris, Toulouse, and Marseille for art and design school entrance exams.

PSTC
Parisian school specializing in tourism and hospitality, offering professional programs in initial or work-study.

Rocket School Paris
Innovative Paris school in work-study programs for digital, sales, and marketing careers, no degree required.

SKEMA Business School
Triple-accredited business school offering an international excellence program across French and global campuses.

Spéos Photography School
World-renowned Paris photography school, training from Bac+1 to Bac+3 with bilingual teaching.
