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.
Amiens Physiotherapy Institute - Amiens University Hospital
Public physiotherapy training at Amiens University Hospital, linked to university health programs.
Brest Physiotherapy Institute
Public physiotherapy school in Brittany, linked to the Brest Health Professions Institute.
Reunion Island Physiotherapy Institute
Public physiotherapy training in Réunion, linked to the local University Hospital.
Limoges University Physiotherapy Institute (ILFOMER)
Public physiotherapy institute in Limoges, integrated into the University of Limoges, comprehensive university training.
Marseille Physiotherapy Institute - Aix-Marseille University
Public Marseille physiotherapy training at Aix-Marseille University, linked to the University Hospital.
Nancy Physiotherapy Institute
Public Lorraine physiotherapy institute of excellence, in partnership with the University of Lorraine.
Nice Physiotherapy Institute - Côte d'Azur University
Public Nice physiotherapy program at Côte d'Azur University, linked to medical research.
Poitiers University Hospital Physiotherapy Institute
Public physiotherapy training at Poitiers University Hospital, linked to hospital structures.
Meulan CHI Physiotherapy Institute
Public physiotherapy training in Les Mureaux, linked to the Meulan CHI and research.
Besançon University Hospital Physiotherapy Institute
Public physiotherapy training at Besançon University Hospital, linked to medical research.
Dax CHU Physiotherapy Institute
Public physiotherapy school in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, linked to the Dax University Hospital.
Laval University Hospital Physiotherapy Institute
Public physiotherapy training in Laval, linked to the University Hospital and medical research.
Strasbourg University Hospital Physiotherapy Institute
Public Alsatian physiotherapy institute linked to Strasbourg University Hospital.
Pitié-Salpêtrière Physiotherapy Institute (AP-HP)
Public Paris school of excellence in physiotherapy within AP-HP.
Pellegrin Physiotherapy Institute
Public physiotherapy training in Bordeaux, linked to the University Hospital and medical research.
Physiotherapy Institute - Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Public Lyon physiotherapy program at Lyon 1 University, linked to medical research.
IESM – Higher Institute of Music Europe and Mediterranean
Public Marseille institute of excellence in professional music training.
Grenoble Alpes University Physiotherapy Institute
Public Grenoble physiotherapy program at Grenoble Alpes University, linked to research.
Abbeville Nursing School
Abbeville nursing school training future nurses through theory, practice, and clinical internships.
Ajaccio Nursing School
Ajaccio nursing school preparing for the State Nursing Diploma with theory, practice, and hospital internships.
Albi Nursing School
Albi nursing school preparing future nurses with theory, practice, and clinical internships.
Ambroise Paré Nursing School (AP-HP)
Ambroise Paré Nursing School (AP-HP) trains nurses in a demanding university hospital environment in Clichy.
Antoine Béclère Nursing School (AP-HP)
AP-HP nursing school preparing for the State Nursing Diploma with theory, simulation, and clinical internships.
Avicenne - Jean Verdier Nursing School (AP-HP)
AP-HP nursing school training nurses within the university hospital network.