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.

Center for Diplomatic and Strategic Studies (CEDS)
Paris institution in international law, diplomacy, and geopolitics, training leaders.

French School of Journalism (CFJ Paris)
School of journalistic excellence in Paris, training media professionals since 1946.

Professional Music Training Centers (CFPM)
Professional training in music and sound for musicians and sound engineers.

Cesacom Le Mans
Business, communication, and marketing school in Le Mans, from Associate’s to Master’s, work-study.

CESI School of Engineering
National network of engineering schools, work-study programs and excellence.

Hubert Curien Vocational Training Center
Work-study training center, preparing students for careers of tomorrow.

CLCF Paris School of Cinema
Paris-based cinema and audiovisual school, training directors, editors, and screenwriters.

Coding Factory
School of web and mobile development, intensive and professional programs.

Collège de Paris
Paris-based school offering international management and business programs from Bachelor’s to Master’s.

Bordeaux College of Osteopathy
Bordeaux-based osteopathy college, 5-year program leading to Osteopath Diploma.

Com'Art
School of communication, multimedia arts, and design from Bachelor’s to Master’s.

COP Aix-Marseille School of Osteopathy
Osteopathy training in Aix-Marseille, combining scientific rigor and clinical practice.

Cours Florent
Drama school in Paris, training in theatre, cinema, and musical comedy.

CPE Lyon Graduate School of Engineering
Prestigious multidisciplinary engineering school in Lyon, founded in 1883.

CREAD School of Design and Applied Arts
Leading school in design and interior architecture, creative and professional programs.

Créapole
Paris school of design and creation from Bachelor’s to Master’s.

CY School of Design
Training tomorrow’s creators, innovation and employability focus.

DeVinci Executive Education
Continuing education for executives, developing skills and leadership.

Digital College
School in web design, development, and digital marketing from Bachelor’s to Master’s.

e-artsup
School of design and digital, offering creative and innovative programs.

EFOM Boris Dolto Foundation
Renowned Paris foundation in physiotherapy and podiatry.

E2SE Business School
Business and management school, programs from Associate’s to Master’s, initial or work-study.

EAC School of Art and Culture
Specialized school in cultural management, art market, and luxury in Paris and Lyon.

EBS Paris
International business school training managers and entrepreneurs since 1967.
