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-Belleville National School of Architecture
Paris-Belleville public school training demanding architects through project, theory, and heritage-focused programs.
Paris-Est National School of Architecture
Paris-Est public school training architects to address contemporary challenges in cities, territories, construction, and ecological transition.
Paris-La Villette National School of Architecture
Paris-La Villette public school training architects through pluralistic, demanding, and contemporary challenge-focused education.
Paris-Malaquais National School of Architecture
Paris-Malaquais public school training future architects through innovative, interdisciplinary pedagogy.
Paris-Val de Seine National School of Architecture
Paris-Val de Seine public school training future architects through excellence programs on projects and transitions.
Saint-Étienne National School of Architecture
Saint-Étienne public school training state-registered architects through project, creation, and ecological transition.
Strasbourg National School of Architecture
Strasbourg public school training excellence architects, combining creation, technique, heritage, and urbanism.
Toulouse National School of Architecture
Toulouse public school training future architects through excellence programs rooted in urban and environmental challenges.
Versailles National School of Architecture
Versailles public school training state-registered architects through project, creation, and ecological transition.
Bordeaux National School of Architecture and Landscape
Public Bordeaux school training future professionals in architecture and landscape planning to meet territorial challenges.
Lille National School of Architecture and Landscape
Public Lille school training demanding professionals in architecture, landscape, and sustainable planning.
Dijon National School of Art
Public Burgundy school in fine arts and contemporary design.
Limoges National School of Art
Public Limoges school in fine arts and contemporary design.
Nice National School of Art – Villa Arson
Public Nice school in contemporary art and multidisciplinary design.
Paris-Cergy National School of Art
Public Île-de-France school in contemporary art and artistic research.
National School of Decorative Arts (ENSAD)
Public Paris school of reference in design and decorative arts.
National School of Theatre Arts and Techniques (ENSATT)
Public Lyon school of reference in theatre arts and performing arts.
Lyon National School of Fine Arts
Public Lyon school of excellence in fine arts and design.
Lyon Normal School
ENS de Lyon: School of excellence training elites in sciences, humanities, and arts, recognized for research and multidisciplinary approach.
ENS Paris-Saclay
ENS Paris-Saclay: Academic excellence institution in Paris training French and international scientific and intellectual elites.
Avignon School of Art and Design
Public Avignon school in fine arts and contemporary design.
Reunion Island School of Art and Design
Public Reunion Island school in fine arts and graphic design.
Lorraine School of Art and Design (ESAL)
Public Lorraine school in fine arts and contemporary design.
Nancy National School of Art and Design
Public Nancy school of excellence in art, design, and visual communication.