457 public universities in France in 2026
The public universities in France offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
457 public universities
France has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
IMT Atlantique
School of engineering excellence in Nantes, Brest, and Rennes, leader in digital, energy, and environment.
INSA Strasbourg - Architecture Department
INSA Strasbourg Architecture Department trains architect-engineers through innovative pedagogy.
INSA Toulouse
Public engineering school of excellence, INSA Toulouse trains innovative and responsible profiles.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Bordeaux University Hospital
Public Bordeaux training in operating room nursing.
AP-HP Operating Room Nurse Training Institute
Paris public reference training in operating room nursing.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Besançon University Hospital
Public Franche-Comté training in operating room nursing.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Lille University Hospital
Public Nord training in operating room nursing.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Poitiers University Hospital
Public Poitou training in operating room nursing.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Toulouse University Hospital
Public Occitanie training in operating room nursing.
IMT Business School
Paris region management school combining digital expertise, technological innovation, and sustainable transition.
National Heritage Institute (INP)
Public institution of excellence in conservation and restoration of artistic heritage.
Toulouse National Polytechnic Institute
Toulouse INP: excellence hub in engineering and sciences, training tomorrow's leaders.
Paris Polytechnic Institute
Paris Polytechnic Institute is a global excellence hub in sciences and engineering with five schools on Paris-Saclay.
Toulouse Higher Institute of Arts (ISDAT)
Public Toulouse school of excellence in fine arts, design, and creation.
Besançon Higher Institute of Fine Arts
Public Besançon school dedicated to fine arts and graphic design.
Higher Institute of Performing Arts Techniques (ISTS)
Public Avignon institute in live performance techniques.
European Institute of Music Professions (ITEMM)
Public Mans institute specializing in technological music professions.
La Rochelle University
Multidisciplinary training and environmental commitment on the Atlantic coast.
Le Mans University
Academic excellence and dynamic student life in the heart of Sarthe.
Le Pont supérieur – Higher Education Pole for Performing Arts Brittany/Pays de la Loire
Regional public pole in Brittany/Pays de la Loire for music, dance, and theater.
Mines Paris - PSL
Mines Paris - PSL: prestigious engineering school, pioneer in sciences, technology, innovation, and research.
MO.CO ESBA – Montpellier Higher School of Fine Arts
Public Montpellier school in fine arts and contemporary design.
Nantes University
Multidisciplinary institution of excellence in Nantes with varied programs.
Paris School of Economics
Paris School of Economics offers excellence programs in economics with research and quantitative rigor.