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.
Paris Boulogne-Billancourt Higher Education Pole (PSPBB)
Public Parisian pole in visual arts, design, and artistic pedagogy.
Sciences Po Paris
Sciences Po Paris trains tomorrow's leaders through excellence in humanities and social sciences.
Sorbonne University
Academic excellence in Paris: sciences, humanities, medicine, and cutting-edge research.
Operating Room Nurse Training Structure - Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital
Public Auvergne training in operating room nursing.
University of Angers
Multidisciplinary training and dynamic study environment in Anjou.
Bordeaux Montaigne University
Excellence in arts, literature, languages, and humanities at the heart of Bordeaux.
Burgundy Europe University
Academic excellence in Dijon: historical tradition, research, and student life.
Burgundy Franche-Comté University
Multidisciplinary excellence hub in Burgundy-Franche-Comté with innovative training and research.
Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University
Leader in sciences, health, and sports: excellence programs in Lyon.
Clermont Auvergne University
Academic excellence and innovative research in the heart of Auvergne.
Côte d'Azur University
Academic excellence and innovative research on the French Riviera.
University of Artois
Multidisciplinary training and innovative research in Hauts-de-France across 5 campuses.
University of Orléans
Historical tradition and innovation since 1306 with an exceptional wooded campus.
University of Bordeaux
Multidisciplinary excellence in Bordeaux: research, innovation, and unique quality of life.
University of Burgundy
Multidisciplinary excellence hub in Dijon with cutting-edge training and research.
University of Brest
Excellence hub in Brittany: multidisciplinary programs and sea-focused research.
University of South Brittany
Multidisciplinary training and research excellence in South Brittany.
University of Caen Normandy
Academic and research excellence hub in Normandy with multidisciplinary programs.
CY Cergy Paris University
CY Cergy Paris University: multidisciplinary, innovative, and career-focused.
University of Corsica Pasquale Paoli - Corte
Excellence hub in Corsica: unique environment and quality programs since 1765.
University of Franche-Comté
Multidisciplinary training and cutting-edge research in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté since 1423.
University of Franche-Comté
Academic excellence and innovative research in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté since 1423.
University of French Guiana
Academic and local training in French Guiana adapted to the Amazonian context.
University of Upper Alsace (UHA)
Multidisciplinary and dynamic training in the heart of Alsace since 1975.