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.
University of Le Havre
Academic excellence and innovative research in Normandy at the heart of Le Havre.
University of the Littoral Côte d'Opale (ULCO)
Multidisciplinary training across 5 dynamic campuses of Côte d'Opale.
University of Grenoble Alpes
Global excellence hub in Grenoble: innovative research and unique Alpine setting.
Gustave Eiffel University
Multidisciplinary approach focused on cities, environment, and transportation.
Jean Monnet University - Saint-Étienne
Academic excellence and innovative research in the heart of Loire.
Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University
Excellence in law, humanities, and management at the heart of Lyon.
Lumière Lyon 2 University
Multidisciplinary and human-centered: humanities, social sciences, and more in Lyon.
Marie and Louis Pasteur University
Excellence in health and well-being in Strasbourg, heir to Marie Curie and Louis Pasteur.
Paris - PSL University
Academic and scientific excellence in Paris: elite programs.
Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
Global reference in law, economics, and humanities at the heart of the Latin Quarter.
Paris 3 - Sorbonne Nouvelle University
Excellence in humanities, arts, languages, and communication at the heart of Paris.
Paris 8 University - Vincennes-Saint-Denis
Multidisciplinary and globally engaged: humanities, arts, law, and technologies.
Paris Cité University
Multidisciplinary excellence in Paris: health, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
Paris Dauphine University - PSL
Academic excellence in Paris: organizational sciences, law, economics, management, and journalism.
Paris Nanterre University
Multidisciplinary and dynamic university with a green campus in Île-de-France.
Paris-Est Créteil University (UPEC)
Multidisciplinary hub in Île-de-France: innovative training and cutting-edge research.
Paris-Panthéon-Assas University
Excellence in law, political sciences, and management: elite training in Paris.
Paris-Saclay University
Global excellence hub in research and higher education, heart of French innovation.
Paul Valéry Montpellier 3 University
Excellence in humanities, arts, and languages in Montpellier at the heart of the Mediterranean.
Polytechnic University of Hauts-de-France – Valenciennes
UPHF Valenciennes: excellence in engineering, sciences, and business.
Savoie Mont Blanc University
Exceptional study environment between lakes and mountains: academic excellence and quality of life.
Sorbonne Paris North University
Academic excellence and innovative research in Île-de-France with multidisciplinary programs.
Toulouse - Jean Jaurès University
Public Toulouse university specializing in humanities and social sciences.
Toulouse 3 - Paul Sabatier University
Excellence in sciences, health, sports, and engineering: innovation and research in Toulouse.